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66 years after the tragedy on Cheapside Street
A remembrance service has been held at the Glasgow Necropolis to honour the memory of 19 men who died as a result of the Cheapside Street fire of 1960.
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.
Coylton business owner makes career change to become a firefighter after 20 years
Jonathan ‘Jonny’ McCutcheon has been running his own business for 20 years before he became a firefighter.
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.