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Firefighters attended more than 3000 deliberate fires last summer

Our firefighters responded to over 3,000 deliberate fires during just a three-month period.

More than 30,000 incidents involving unwanted fire alarm signals were attended by firefighters across Scotland last year - the equivalent of around 80 a day

The figure has been revealed as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service gets ready to change the way it responds to unwanted fire alarm signals (UFAS) to commercial business and workplace premises.

A German woman’s holiday to Skye led to a new home and career as a firefighter

A video games tester who moved to Skye from Germany says a chance encounter led her to take up the role of on call firefighter in her new community.

More than one wildfire a day recorded last Spring

Scotland’s firefighters responded to more than one wildfire a day during Spring last year.

You Mey now kiss the bride: Highland Watch Commanders get hitched

North of Scotland firefighters attended more than 6,600 unwanted false alarms last year

Firefighters across the North of Scotland responded to more than 6,600 unwanted fire alarm signals last year - the equivalent of around 18 a day.

Firesetting by a child or young person

Why children and young people set fires, how to spot fire setting, and what to do next.

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.

SFRS marks 12th Annual Performance Review

With Scotland witnessing a large number of outdoor fires this year, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has said it must continue to evolve to meet Scotland’s changing needs.

‘My jaw dropped’: Veteran firefighter left stunned by family’s response after blaze

Scottish firefighters who extinguished a fire at a well-known family business in Glasgow’s east end say they’ve been ‘blown away’ by the owners’ response.