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We are recruiting for wholetime firefighter roles
As part of the campaign, we are sharing stories from firefighters across the Service on our social media channel and spotlighting the range of expertise across the Service.
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Clarkston firefighter opens up about living with dyslexia
This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we are highlighting the story of a firefighter who has turned the challenges of dyslexia into a strength in his role protecting communities.
Queer firefighter and mum urges more women to join Scotland’s fire and rescue service
Statistics show that just 220 of Scotland’s 3,430 wholetime operational firefighters are women.
Tiny shard of glass helped a fire investigator solve a case of a suspicious house fire
A recent fire investigation has highlighted how specialist skills within the Service can help uncover the truth behind serious incidents.
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Wildfire Warning for North and North-East Scotland: 20 - 21 March 2026
People in the North and North-East of Scotland should be aware that there is a ‘very high’ risk of wildfire in their areas from Friday 20 March to Saturday 21 March.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has handed over control of the site of a major Glasgow fire to Glasgow City Council
This marks the end of firefighting at the site of the fire on Union Street, which resulted in the collapse of a historic Glasgow building, and the beginning of the recovery phase.
Preliminary multi-agency investigation into the cause of the Union Street fire in Glasgow is underway
The cause of a fire that started in the ground-floor of a commercial unit in Union Street, Glasgow, causing the four-story structure to partially collapse, will be investigated by a multi-agency team.
Media statement: Large building fire on Union Street, Glasgow
We have handed over control of the site of a major Glasgow fire to Glasgow City Council
Media statement - Motorist are urged to avoid the A836 due to heavy smoke
Three fire appliances and specialist resources are at the scene
New collaborative action plan unveiled to protect Scotland from increasing wildfire risk
Scotland’s high-risk period for wildfires, traditionally between March and May, has expanded in recent years.