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The family of a fireman killed when his appliance crashed while responding to a 999 call have spoken for the first time of their "huge shock" at his death. The family of a fireman killed when his appliance crashed while responding to a 999 call have spoken of their "huge shock" at his death.
John Noble, 46, was among five firefighters in a fire engine that crashed into a tree near Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, last week. John Noble, 46, was among five firefighters in a fire engine that crashed near Tillicoultry last week.
His wife Lorraine and children Kyle, 16, and Linzi, 13, described Mr Noble as a "quiet but strong man." His wife Lorraine and children Kyle, 16, and Linzi, 13, described him as a "quiet but strong man."
The crew had been responding to a false alarm at a primary school in Dollar. Firefighters from across the country are expected to attend Mr Noble's funeral this Friday in Alloa.
In a statement released through Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service, his wife and children said Mr Noble, who had been a firefighter for more than 20 years, had loved the challenges his job offered him.In a statement released through Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service, his wife and children said Mr Noble, who had been a firefighter for more than 20 years, had loved the challenges his job offered him.
He was a quiet but strong man and committed to his family and work. He would do anything to help anybody Family of John NobleHe was a quiet but strong man and committed to his family and work. He would do anything to help anybody Family of John Noble
The statement said: "John was a loving husband and devoted father who adored and was extremely proud of his two children.The statement said: "John was a loving husband and devoted father who adored and was extremely proud of his two children.
"We were a really close family and we did everything together. We shared the good times and the bad but, most of all we shared life together as a family.
"He was a quiet but strong man and committed to his family and work. He would do anything to help anybody.""He was a quiet but strong man and committed to his family and work. He would do anything to help anybody."
The family said Mr Noble's position of Watch Manager at Alloa Fire Station saw him make it his personal responsibility to pass on his skills and experience to younger colleagues.The family said Mr Noble's position of Watch Manager at Alloa Fire Station saw him make it his personal responsibility to pass on his skills and experience to younger colleagues.
They added: "John lived for his job and the challenges it gave him. He enjoyed the hands-on and technical aspect of it.They added: "John lived for his job and the challenges it gave him. He enjoyed the hands-on and technical aspect of it.
"John was an ordinary unassuming guy but that's what made him special. His death is a huge shock to us which leaves a massive hole in our lives, but he will always be in our hearts. "John was an ordinary unassuming guy but that's what made him special. His death is a huge shock to us which leaves a massive hole in our lives, but he will always be in our hearts."
"He was a manager, gaffer, father and friend." Guard of honour
Smoke alarm A full service funeral will be held for Mr Noble at St Mungos Parish Church in his home town of Alloa at 1300 GMT on Friday.
Mr Noble was involved in coaching a local boys' football team, and was a keen golfer and a Fire Brigade Benevolent Fund representative. Representatives from brigades across the country are expected to attend.
He had been a front-seat passenger in the fire engine when it crashed last Wednesday. His casket will be taken to the church from Alloa fire station on an aerial ladder platform.
It had been responding to a smoke alarm that had been activated at Strathdevon Primary School. Colleagues from the station will act as pall-bearers and carry Mr Noble's coffin from the appliance past a guard of honour to the church.
Firefighter Alan Robertson, who was also a passenger in the appliance, was airlifted to the Southern General in Glasgow after being seriously injured. Two other firefighters suffered minor injuries. Dozens of fire service personal are expected to line part of the route in tribute to Mr Noble.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is under way. Investigations are still continuing into the cause of the crash which happened last Wednesday.
Mr Noble had been a front-seat passenger in the fire engine when it hit a tree as it responded to a smoke alarm that had been activated at Strathdevon Primary School.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Firefighter Alan Robertson, who was also a passenger in the appliance, was airlifted to the Southern General in Glasgow after being seriously injured.
Two other firefighters suffered minor injuries.