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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.

Experienced firefighter recalls "horrible" moment her crewmate was struck with firework

Endometriosis is more than just bad periods - learn more about a Crew Commander's experience of the condition

Crew Commander Erin Brown has learned to balance the demands of a physically challenging role with the realities of a chronic and often misunderstood condition.

VERY HIGH risk of wildfire across East, Central and Southern Scotland

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has warned of a very high risk of wildfire in many parts of the country from today until Monday 29 May.

School pupil from Oban raises awareness of road dangers after breaking his ankle in three places

13-year-old Fraser Pollock has joined forces with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service this National Road Safety Week to raise awareness and share his story.

Elizabeth Emblem awarded to firefighter who lost his life at Glasgow’s Cheapside Street tragedy

William Oliver was a member of the Glasgow Salvage Corps when he died while tackling a fire at a whisky bond warehouse on 28 March 1960.

Landfill fire near Ladybank in Fife ends

As of Wednesday, 27 May, our appliances have now left the scene.

Appointment of Deputy and Assistant Chief Officer posts

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) can announce the following appointments to its Strategic Leadership Team.

Castlemilk fire officer’s pride at Glasgow “homecoming”

A veteran Glasgow firefighter has spoken of his pride after he was appointed his home city’s most senior fire officer.