Brave emergency service personnel have been honoured at a public ceremony.

Provost William Hendrie raised the official flag before a two minute silence was held to remember more than 7,000 who lost their lives in the line of duty as part of national 999 day.

Provost Hendrie said: “West Dunbartonshire Council works closely with emergency services, and we are so grateful for their vital support and assistance which allows us to keep our residents safe.

“Over two million people work in the British emergency services today - many of whom are volunteers.

“At the ceremony, we remembered more than 7,000 personnel who have lost their lives in the course of their duties.

“Many more have put themselves in harm’s way as they go about their work, and put public safety ahead of their own.

“The people who choose to work in these jobs are truly the unsung heroes of our society so I am pleased we got to honour them in this way.”

The ceremony took place at Solidarity Plaza in Clydebank on Monday morning.

Provost Hendrie gathered with elected members, council chief executive Joyce White and members of the emergency services to highlight the heroic work undertaken by front line staff on a daily basis.

Chris French-Leitch, a bugle player, produced a stirring rendition of The Last Post to bring the ceremony to an end.

The Council is one of hundreds of authorities who marked the day to recognise the support given throughout the UK by the emergency services.

Emergency Services 999 Day was created to honour the work of the emergency services, promote efficiency, educate the public, and highlight volunteering opportunities.