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Update: Retail building fire on Princes Street, Edinburgh
Firefighters have now left the scene of a building fire on Princes Street in Edinburgh.
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Supporting the safe delivery of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's ongoing efforts to plan and prepare for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer have been outlined in a report by His Majesty’s Fire Service Inspectorate in Scotland (HMFSI).
Changes to more than 30 fire stations approved by SFRS Board
Decisions have been taken by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Board on proposed changes at more than 30 fire stations.
SFRS supports the international rescue efforts in Venezuela
Three Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) firefighters are part of a 68-strong contingent from the UK’s Fire and Rescue Services deployed to Venezuela to help communities impacted by two devastating earthquakes.
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Former emergency call handler returns to blue light services as firefighter control
Neil is among 13 new Operations Control staff who will now begin their careers across our three Operations Control rooms in Edinburgh, Dundee, and Johnstone.
Scottish firefighters remain deployed in Venezuela supporting UK ISAR response
Three Scottish Fire and Rescue Service firefighters deployed to Venezuela remain on the ground supporting ongoing search and rescue operations as part of the UK International Search and Rescue (UK ISAR) response.
SFRS Board approve changes to more than 30 fire stations
Decisions have been taken by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Board on proposed changes at more than 30 fire stations.
SFRS Board to consider Service Delivery Review recommendations
The Board will meet next Monday (22 June) to consider the outcome of the Service Delivery Review.
King's Fire Service Medal recipients
Two Scottish Fire and Rescue Service colleagues have been recognised for distinguished service as part of the King’s Birthday Honours 2026.
Elizabeth Emblem awarded to firefighter who lost his life at Glasgow’s Cheapside Street tragedy
William Oliver was a member of the Glasgow Salvage Corps when he died while tackling a fire at a whisky bond warehouse on 28 March 1960.