Macrahanish was an American Air Force base and when the Americans moved out it became a Civil Airport run by Highlands and Islands Airports. H & I airports own or rent the civil airport terminal, the 2 mile long runway, the control tower, the fire station and various areas like the fire training area.

The establishment is 1 Sub Officer, 2 Leading Firefighters and 4 Fighters manning the 2 crash tenders three and three. The minimum crew is 4 manning Fire1 three and Fire2 one. They work -8-45 to 17-45 unless the aircraft is running late five days a week.

The Land Rover tows the Emergency Support Unit trailer which contains the Air Shelter and First Aid equipment

The Predator has a V6 engine as opposed to the Protector which has a V8 engine and carries:-
4,550 litres of water
540 litres of foam
50 Kg BCF
50 Kg Dry Powder
2 x 7metre 2 section ladders
Stem light for floodlighting the area
Zumro cutting equipment (small combi tool for cutting seats and also a pedal cutter)
3? Draegar? BA sets

No boat is needed as the end of the runway is more than 1,000 yards from water.

1/4/1996 to present                  Highlands and Islands Airports Fire Service