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Galashiels Academy pupils recognised with top award for bravery

Three 12-year-olds who alerted the fire service when discovering a house fire have been hailed for their bravery by Scotland’s top fire officer.

Wildfire warning issued across Scotland's western and northern areas

An extreme risk of wildfire is in place across island and coastal areas in the west and north of Scotland today (Saturday 9 March), the SFRS has warned.

100 emergency service workers join training exercise in Glasgow city centre

A training exercise that simulated a minibus accident in Glasgow city centre brought together around 100 emergency service workers.

High-rise fire in Edinburgh now extinguished

A large-scale fire involving a high rise building in the Bonnington area of Edinburgh has been extinguished.

Cheapside Street Memorial

The bravery of those who have gone before us, lives on in those serving today.

Firefighters better equipped than ever to respond to wildfires

Wildfires in Scotland are becoming larger in scale and burning for longer periods of time, according to records from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Statement Update - Fire at recycling centre, Byrehill Place, Kilwinning

Two Scottish fire and rescue heritage museums earn top ratings from VisitScotland

VisitScotland has confirmed excellent museum ratings for two fire and rescue heritage museums in Scotland.

Firefighter who had a cardiac arrest on sports field says he wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the colleagues who saved him

Two firefighters who saved the life of a colleague who was refereeing a shinty match in Highland when he suffered a cardiac arrest have been recognised for their heroic efforts.

Risk of wildfire is very high in the South and West of Scotland

The latest wildfire warning has been issued and identifies a very high risk for South and West of Scotland.