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Father and daughter help protect their local community as on call firefighters
A Perthshire father and daughter are helping to protect their local community as on call firefighters.
Recognition for Kilwinning support team member at Ayrshire Tri-Services Awards
A dedicated support team member was surprised when she received a recognition at this year’s Ayrshire Tri-Services Awards.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service received more than 1,000 calls from the public during an eight-hour period on Bonfire Night
There were also six reported attacks on crews within three hours, however no injuries have been reported.
House fires in Scotland reach record low
New statistics released by SFRS show that firefighters responded to over 3,800 accidental house fires last year.
“Stones were rattling off the side of the fire appliance” recalls Ayrshire firefighter
An Ayrshire firefighter has recalled stones “rattling off the side” of a fire appliance as he and his colleagues came under attack ahead of Bonfire Night last year.
Highland fire stations undergo £4 million upgrades
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has completed the second phase of a £4.6 million investment to modernise its Highland estate with the refurbishment of Dingwall Community Fire Station.