covid outbreak at a station in West Lothian. Officers in the Green Watch at the Bathgate station are following government protocols after a colleague tested positive for the deadly virus.
The firefighter was tested on Monday, January 25, after he felt unwell and missed work at the base on Sunday. It is understood they worked a total of 20 hours over two days in close proximity to other colleagues just prior to going off sick.A Fire Brigade Union representative told the Daily Record: “No issues have been raised locally and I’ve been informed that all of the Green Watch at Bathgate have been told to self-isolate as per the policy and overtime requested to cover this.”While SFRS Local Senior Officer for Falkirk and West Lothian, David Sharp,.