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Real 999 call released to highlight the professionals answering emergencies
Content warning: What follows is a real recording of a 999 call to our Operations Control room during a flat fire. The audio could be distressing for some viewers.
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Firefighter Control talks about lifesaving career after battling rare disease
When Samuel Bell was a baby, he was only given months to live. If he did survive, doctors said he would face a lifetime of challenges.
SFRS marks 11th Annual Performance Review
Annual Performance Review in Stirling has heard that the Service must continue to evolve to meet Scotland's changing needs.
Firefighter marks World Suicide Prevention Day by sharing his story of loss to help others
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Dundee law graduate finds purpose as 999 call handler helping people in times of crisis
When you dial 999 in an emergency, the voice on the other end of the line could be someone like Louise Kettles.
Appointment of Deputy and Assistant Chief Officer posts
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) can announce the following appointments to its Strategic Leadership Team.
Open day for the next generation of Firefighter Control in Johnstone, Dundee, and Edinburgh
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting the next generation of 999 call handlers.
‘My jaw dropped’: Veteran firefighter left stunned by family’s response after blaze
Scottish firefighters who extinguished a fire at a well-known family business in Glasgow’s east end say they’ve been ‘blown away’ by the owners’ response.
Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 report
Our thoughts remain with those who were affected by the truly tragic events of the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017.
Firefighters to put new training strategy into practice
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service launches five-year strategy to enhance firefighter training excellence