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“Stones were rattling off the side of the fire appliance” recalls Ayrshire firefighter
An Ayrshire firefighter has recalled stones “rattling off the side” of a fire appliance as he and his colleagues came under attack ahead of Bonfire Night last year.
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House fires in Scotland reach record low
New statistics released by SFRS show that firefighters responded to over 3,800 accidental house fires last year.
Highland fire stations undergo £4 million upgrades
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has completed the second phase of a £4.6 million investment to modernise its Highland estate with the refurbishment of Dingwall Community Fire Station.
SFRS marks 200 years of Scottish fire and rescue services
The 200th anniversary of the world’s first fire service was celebrated in Edinburgh earlier today.
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Celebrating 200 years of Scottish Fire and Rescue Services this October
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the world's first municipal fire service in Edinburgh
More than 10 people hospitalised every day around Bonfire Night with firework injuries
New statistics released by Care of Burns in Scotland (COBIS) for Burns Awareness Day show that 37 people accessed emergency treatment between 4 and 6 November.
Crew Commander and dog handler receives local hero recognition at Holyrood
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Crew Commander received a local hero recognition at an event held at Holyrood to mark the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Scottish Parliament.
Hundreds of young people across Scotland to benefit from new fire skills accreditation
Ayrshire College has been appointed the new accrediting body to recognise hundreds of young people across Scotland who are expected to take part in a course led by firefighters.
50 Emergency Service Workers Participate in Water Rescue Training on the River Spey
Around 50 emergency service workers took part in a water rescue training exercise on the River Spey in Fochabers on Saturday, 5 October.
Women in the Fire Service event
We held our first Women in the Fire Service event at our National Headquarters in Cambuslang on 28 and 29 September, 2024