Official statistics

Learn about how we publish our data, what data we publish, and downloads to the latest statistics.

What we publish

We publish two statistical bulletins annually, which are Fire Safety and Organisational Statistic and Incident Statistics. We also maintain two downloadable workbooks of our statistics and publish a guidance document to support their use. 

Publishing schedule for the next editions   

Bulletin Date of next edition
Fire Safety and Organisational Statistics 30 August 2024
Incident Statistics 31 October 2024

In 2019 we ran a user consultation with an aim to help guide us to produce statistics more closely tailored to the needs of our users. Our response is now available. 

Alongside each bulletin we provide:  

  • tables and charts in a downloadable workbook 
  • highlights infographic 

Policy documents are also provided and updated periodically. 

Statistics may be revised over time. Please always ensure you are using the latest version of the Tables and Charts workbook. 

Enquiries and feedback on our statistics 

If you wish to contact us please email National.Statistics@firescotland.gov.uk

To view our previous statistics, go to our publications.

Fire and Rescue Incident Statistics 2022-23

Statistics on fires, casualties, non-fire incidents and false alarms.

Statistics:

Commentary:

Fire Safety and Organisational Statistics 2022-23

Statistics on the SFRS workforce, fire stations, fire vehicles and appliances, attacks on fire and rescue personnel, home fire safety visits, and non-domestic fire safety activity.

Statistics:

Commentary: