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Hundreds of young people across Scotland to benefit from new fire skills accreditation

Ayrshire College has been appointed the new accrediting body to recognise hundreds of young people across Scotland who are expected to take part in a course led by firefighters.

Crew Commander and dog handler receives local hero recognition at Holyrood

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Crew Commander received a local hero recognition at an event held at Holyrood to mark the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Scottish Parliament.

Chef helps to keep his island community safe by becoming a volunteer on call firefighter

More than 10 people hospitalised every day around Bonfire Night with firework injuries

New statistics released by Care of Burns in Scotland (COBIS) for Burns Awareness Day show that 37 people accessed emergency treatment between 4 and 6 November.

Celebrating 200 years of Scottish Fire and Rescue Services this October

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the world's first municipal fire service in Edinburgh

SFRS marks 200 years of Scottish fire and rescue services

The 200th anniversary of the world’s first fire service was celebrated in Edinburgh earlier today. 

FAQs reducing unwanted fire alarm signals

A collection of frequently asked questions around UFAS

Fire risk assessment

What a Fire Safety Risk Assessment is and how to undertake one

Dutyholder event - Time for change

Details of the dutyholder event

“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.