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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.

Inverclyde crew to climb Ben Nevis in memory of firefighter’s dad

Greenock firefighter, Phil Moir, sadly lost his dad, Peter, in November last year following his MND diagnosis.

Fire Officer relishes opportunity to serve local communities in Mid Lothian, East Lothian, and Scottish Borders

Serving local communities is a role close to the heart of Area Commander Marc Pincombe. It’s why he signed up as a 20-year-old, when he completed a coupon in his local newspaper.

Safety advice for parents and carers

Why children and young people may set fires, how to spot fire-setting behaviour, and what steps you can take to keep them safe.

Firefighters in Fife raise concerns over deliberate outdoor fires as wildfire warning continues

More than 100 deliberate fires were recorded in Fife during March with 16 recorded in the first ten days of April, despite an ongoing wildfire warning.

Firefighters face the potential of attending thousands of deliberate fires this summer

During the summer months last year, firefighters in Scotland responded to at least 40 deliberate fires every day.

Very High to Extreme risk of wildfire across parts of Scotland

A ‘very high’ to 'extreme' risk of wildfire is in place across north-east, central and southern Scotland from Monday 28 April until Sunday, May 4.

Emergency Services Football Challenge for the Killie Charity Cup

Two of Kilmarnock’s emergency services are set to battle it out on the football pitch, but the real winners will be a local children’s charity.

Spring is the most critical period for wildfires in Scotland

Firefighters are urging the public to be aware of wildfire risk this Spring as figures show almost 80% of large outdoor fires since 2010 were recorded between March and May.

Senior service personnel - East