Scotland's first ever eco-friendly fire engine is coming to South Lanarkshire.
The E1 EV0™ will arrive at Clydesmill Community Fire Station in Cambuslang later this year.
The electric vehicle, which can travel 220 miles with 80 per cent charge, has been created to help the force reduce its carbon footprint.
Cambuslang's site was chosen for its proximity to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) National Headquarters and Training Centre.
Fire chiefs said the new arrival is 'really exciting' as crews prepare for training.
Station commander Jim Snedden said: "The electric fire appliance is the first of its kind for the service and it's really exciting that Clydesmill gets to be a part of this project.
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"Upon arrival at the station, crews will undergo training with the vehicle to ensure a smooth integration into our operations as we work to protect the communities we serve."
The SFRS received £500,000 from Transport Scotland to commission the electric appliance which is in production at Emergency One in Ayrshire as the force pledges to reduce carbon emissions from its fleet.
It’s estimated that an electric vehicle will reduce emissions by 66 per cent compared with a diesel appliance.
Where a diesel motor omits 10.79KgCO2e over a around six miles, an electric-powered engine will omit 3.46KgCO2e.
SFRS deputy assistant chief officer Stewart Nicholson added: "We are looking forward to bringing this new technology into the service.
“Clydesmill Community Fire Station is ideally located operationally, to put the appliance through its paces and is supported with excellent charging facilities for this type of vehicle.
"Crews will be fully supported as we begin this process of potentially moving away from fossil fuel powered appliances."
