In Pictures: Falkirk shoppers get a rain soaked peep at the firefighting past

The trust operates a “preservation through operation” policy, where its appliances and equipment are kept in a mechanically sound and roadworthy condition by operating and maintaining them regularly, giving them the ability to create a living, working museum that can set up exhibits in places around the country – including Falkirk.

As you can see from Falkirk Herald photographer Michael Gillen’s pictures, the bright red vehicles were a welcome sight on a dreich day.