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 Academy signed-up to a nationwide stem…
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 invest in wholetime firefighters that inspired…
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 investment of £1million and will serve Highland, Shetland, Orkney and the Western Isles,…
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 brought together at the East Service Delivery Area Headquarters…
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 fire safety tips. Macie has…
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 Red Hot Chilli Pipers composed 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 mobilised following reports of a fire at the former Broomfield Tavern pub…
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 the top floor of…
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) crews battled to prevent the fire spreading to…
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 @fire_scot will gain an unparalleled insight…
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 course after successfully progressing through a highly competitive recruitment process.…
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 December 9th 2015. The refurbishment of the control room in Edinburgh is…
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 the first emergency service in the UK to fit a set…
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 Officer Alasdair Hay, Chair of the SFRS Board Pat Watters…
National trial sees firefighters respond to out of hospital cardiac arrests
Fire and rescue crews in selected areas of Scotland have received enhanced training in life-support, through a joint partnership approach with the Scottish Ambulance Service. A national trial and a first for Scotland involving Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS)…
Scottish FRS and Texas Instruments conduct joint exercise in Inverclyde
Firefighters and an Inverclyde factory’s own emergency response team staged a joint training exercise to conduct search and rescue operations in a hazardous environment. The exercise at the Texas Instruments facility in Greenock on Wednesday (1 April) saw Scottish Fire…
Scottish FRS College Gullane runs its last course
The last course to take place at the SFRS College Gullane passed out on March 13th 2015. A former hotel building, the Scottish FRS College Gullane, East Lothian provided recruit training for each of the eight preceding fire and rescue…
House fires in Scotland leave two dead
Two people were killed and several others received treatment following weekend house fires across Scotland. Firefighters have urged the public to help them prevent further tragedies striking communities throughout Scotland. The frank message was issued by the Scottish Fire and…
Stranraer leads the way in recycling
The Fire Fighters Charity clothing recycling point at the Dumfries and Galloway fire station collected more for the charity than any other in Scotland. Stranraer Fire Station crews have been praised for their efforts after January’s collection of recycled clothing…
SFRS charities to get windfall after Red Hot Chilli Pipers gig
A fundraising concert in Glasgow generated more than £40,000 for the SFRS family Support Trust and Anthony Nolan. Two charities closely linked to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) will benefit from more than £40,000 raised through a concert…
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