Communities across Scotland will have the chance to tell the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service how they think Gaelic should be used in new consultation

The Gaelic Language Plan consultation has been launched by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in order to widen access and promote Gaelic across the organisation.

Communities, staff, and key stakeholders are invited to take part to give their views on how Gaelic should be implemented across the organisation.

This is the second draft of the SFRS Gaelic Language Plan which was prepared in line with the Framework of Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005.

Liz Barnes, director of people and organisational development is inviting people to take part and help influence the way the SFRS integrates Gaelic into its operations and working practices.

She said “Gaelic belongs to the whole of Scotland and we would like to develop the understanding and use of the language, its history and heritage.

“You can help shape the future of Gaelic in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

“It’s easy to take part. Respondents are invited to answer a short survey and give their views on the Plan. Responses to the consultation will be used to shape our approach and inform the final Plan.”

The consultation will run for six weeks between January 17 to February 27 2022 and can be found online.

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