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SFRS crews respond to more than 700 calls during Bonfire Night
Between 3.30pm and midnight a total of 751 calls were made to the SFRS, and firefighters attended more than 250 bonfires.
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Experienced firefighter recalls "horrible" moment her crewmate was struck with firework
SFRS teams up with children's burns specialist to deliver stark firework safety warning
Incident statistics 2024-25 reveal house fires at record low
New statistics have been released by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service revealing record low number of house fires in Scotland.
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Appeal to communities following attacks on firefighters in Ayrshire
Firefighter reflects on Bonfire Night experiences to keep others safe
International Control Room Week
We’re recognising the calm, skilled professionals who are the first voice people hear when they dial 999.
Wildfire Warning for Aberdeenshire and East Lothian: 18 October 2025
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, in conjunction with the Scottish Wildfire Forum, have issued a wildfire warning for Aberdeenshire and East Lothian on Saturday, 18 October.
‘Behind the Pager’ event celebrates on call firefighters
Aviemore Community Fire Station has held their first ‘Behind the Pager’ event to celebrate on call firefighters.
Scotland faces its first September Wildfire Warning since 2020
A 'very high' wildfire risk warning will be in place from Wednesday, 24 to Thursday, 25 September, escalating to an 'extreme' risk on Friday, 26 September, marking the first September wildfire warning since 2020.