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New training facility recreates fire scenes to help investigations

Fires will be simulated at a new investigation facility in Aberdeenshire to better understand the most likely origin and cause.

SFRS £3.2m investment delivers thousands of extra kits to Scottish firefighters

Firefighters across Scotland are receiving extra sets of personal protective equipment (PPE) to help shield them from the potential harm of fire contaminants.

House fires in Scotland reach record low

New statistics released by SFRS show that firefighters responded to over 3,800 accidental house fires last year.

“Stones were rattling off the side of the fire appliance” recalls Ayrshire firefighter

An Ayrshire firefighter has recalled stones “rattling off the side” of a fire appliance as he and his colleagues came under attack ahead of Bonfire Night last year.

Firefighters reflect on the loss of nineteen colleagues on 63rd anniversary of a Glasgow fire

A service of remembrance has been held in Glasgow to commemorate nineteen firefighters who lost their lives while tackling a fire at Cheapside Street 63 years ago.

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

Emergency Services visit Jak’s Den

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has taken part in the annual blue light visit to Jak’s Den in Livingston, the headquarters for Team Jak.

Wildfire warning in place for East of Scotland and Shetland

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Dumbarton Youth Volunteers take part in National Fire Cadet Games

A team of youth volunteers from Dumbarton representing the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has taken part in the Fire Cadet Games.