The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's new North Operations Control Centre officially opened in Dundee on Tuesday.

The £2.5m facility will handle all fire service-related 999 calls for the north of Scotland.

The state-of-the-art hub will include a call handling centre and training facilities.

A highly-trained team of control firefighters respond to calls from the public and quickly mobilising firefighters to assist.

They also co-ordinate major response to severe weather related flooding and support colleagues on the ground until communities are fully protected.

Chief Officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Alasdair Hay "This launch marks the final milestone in a three year programme to safely migrate the eight former legacy centres into three state-of-the-art Controls, each fit for the 21st Century and beyond.

"Our 165 committed control firefighters across Scotland are the unseen frontline, working together to play a critical role in the safety and well-being of Scotland's communities.

"Lives have been saved by their calm advice given over the phone that buys vital seconds for those trapped in a fire or other emergency situation."