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Electrical safety

Practical tips and guidance to help identify potential hazards and prevent electrical fires in your home.

Edinburgh fire station benefits from £2.5m upgrade

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service recently completed a £2.5m investment to modernise Newcraighall Community Fire Station in Edinburgh.

North and East of Scotland at ‘very high’ risk of wildfire

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.

Fire Escape Hoods

Details on what fire escape hoods are, how to put them on, and other common questions.

Wildfire warnings issued across Scotland until Friday, 21 March

A very high risk, moving to an extreme of wildfire is in place across Scotland until Friday, 21 March the country’s fire and rescue service has warned.

Outdoors

We need your help in protecting the countryside and outdoor areas. Before your trip, check out the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for safety tips.

Student fire safety

Advice for students in halls of residence or rented accommodations that help fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and how to escape a fire.

Remembering the Cheapside Street fire 65 years on

Telecare home care systems

Find out what a telecare system is and how it can help those vulnerable to be more fire safe