Operations Control Area Manager Libby Logan, long-serving retained firefighter Rosemary Curtis and recently-retired Local Senior Officer David Rout have all been awarded the Queen’s Fire Service Medal…
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service assists stranded M80 motorists
Firefighters overcame challenging conditions to provide food, water, blankets and comfort to hundreds of drivers stranded overnight on the M80.
They accessed Scottish Fire and Rescue Service supplies …
Fire Leaves Two Dead and Causes Extensive Damage to Historic Hotel in Scotland
A serious fire at the Cameron Hotel next to Loch Lomond in Scotland has left two people dead and others needing hospital treatment for smoke inhalation. The alarm was raised at approximately 0640 on M…
High rise fires in Scotland at lowest level in eight years
The number of high-rise flat fires in Scotland has fallen to its lowest level in eight years. Official statistics released by SFRS, show a total of 238 incidents were reported over 2016/17 in building…
Community Safety Boosted With Arrival of New Fire Appliances
The safety of communities across Scotland has been bolstered – thanks to a multi-million pound investment in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s front line. A total of four Aerial Ladder Plat…
Public urged to join fight against fire this Spring
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is urging the public to join in their fight against the threat of deliberate fires. Spring is typically a time of year when there is an increase in the numb…
Highland students sign-up to lifesaving register
Students at a Highland secondary school have been commended by a senior firefighter for giving those with blood cancer a second chance at life. On Thursday, 9 March, a total of 70 pupils at Culloden A…
SFRS welcomes 102 trainee firefighters
FIRE bosses have welcomed 102 trainee firefighters, the largest single intake of new recruits since the formation of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. It is the latest stage in a national drive to…
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service unveils £1m investment with opening of north headquarters at Dyce
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has officially opened its new North headquarters – further strengthening the protection of communities. The facility in Dyce, Aberdeen represents an investme…
Firefighters honoured for long service and good conduct
A group of firefighters have been recognised for their dedication and professionalism while protecting their communities. The 22 staff – who have a combined service of over 440 years – were brou…
5-year old converts wheelchair into fire engine
Firefighters in Easterhouse had a helping hand this Halloween – from a little schoolgirl. Macie McCann, aged five, dressed up as a firefighter and went off to her local drama group to pass on some fir…
Charity single remembers 9/11 firefighters
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) will host the official launch of a charity single raising funds in memory of New York firefighters killed in the September 11 attacks. Celtic rock band the …
Major fire at former pub in North Glasgow
Firefighters have been working through the night to battle a major building fire in the Barmulloch area of Glasgow. Five appliances from Bishopbriggs, Cowcaddens and Springburn were immediately mobili…
Tenement fire in the East End of Glasgow
Firefighters in Glasgow spent the morning of 20th May tackling a tenement fire in the East End of the city. The first emergency call was received at 9.22am this morning (20 May) reporting a fire on th…
Five rescued after severe fire in Perth block of flats
Firefighters rescued five people from flats in Perth following a severe fire in a stairwell overnight. Sixteen people had to be moved to temporary accommodation while Scottish Fire and Rescue Service …
SFRS launches new national Twitter account @fire_scot
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is delighted to announce the launch of its first national Twitter account which will serve the whole of Scotland and the rest of the digital world. Followers of @f…
Trainee firefighters welcomed on first day
Sixteen new full time trainees recently began their initial training to serve as frontline firefighters protecting people and property in the north of Scotland. The trainee firefighters have begun the…
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) unveils its refurbished control room in Edinburgh.
This state-of-the-art facility, which will manage control room operations in the East of Scotland, was officially opened by Minister for Community Safety and Public Affairs, Paul Wheelhouse on Decembe…
New tyre strategy pays off for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is benefiting from improved tyre life, durability and traction for its frontline appliances after adopting the latest generation truck tyres. The Service became…
Scottish Firefighters receive Awards
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) recently held a medal ceremony (20th November 2016) at the Linlithgow Burgh Halls honouring Fire Service personnel for long and meritorious service. Chief O…
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