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Latest Fire Safety and Organisational Statistics

Newly released figures show there were 21 physical attacks on firefighters recorded across Scotland in 2024-25.

SFRS is recruiting the next generation of firefighters

Applications for wholetime firefighter roles will open on Thursday, 14 August.

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Wildfire prevention and preparedness must become a national priority, warns Chief Officer

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is calling for collective action to strengthen Scotland’s wildfire prevention and preparedness following a series of devastating incidents at home and across the world.

Cairngorms wildfire: incident timeline overview

The wildfire in the Cairngorms has become one of the most significant and resource-intensive wildfire incidents in recent years.

Home fire safety visits

Find out what is a Home Fire Safety Visit, who can get one, and how to arrange a visit.

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.

Latest Fire Safety and Organisational Statistics 2025-26

Newly released figures from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) show a sharp rise in attacks on firefighters recorded across Scotland in 2025-26.

New course sets the standard on controlled burning for land managers

Land managers who carry out muirburn are being encouraged by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to complete a new course that aims to uphold the highest of standards of the practice to protect the environment.

Selection process

The process of applying for a firefighter control role.