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Service Delivery Review – a public consultation by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
People are being asked to share their views on the future of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service as part of a public consultation on 23 options for change.
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Incident - Fire at Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh

Wildfire Warning: 13-19 August 2025
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has issued a wildfire warning until 19 August and urges the public to avoid the use of naked flames outdoors.

“A new way to serve”: Jamie’s journey to the fire and rescue service
After 14 years in the Army, Jamie Cougan made the leap into the fire and rescue service and found a new sense of purpose in a familiar uniform.
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Applications now open to become a firefighter in Scotland
We are now accepting applications to become wholetime firefighters
Josh trades personal training for firefighting in Moray
Josh moved from Cambridgeshire last year to train as a firefighter after working as a personal trainer.
Falkirk firefighter is inspiring a new generation of women to join the fire service
Firefighter Kaitlin Irving shares a story about her career at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
SFRS is recruiting the next generation of firefighters
Applications for wholetime firefighter roles will open on Thursday, 14 August.
Wholetime firefighter recruitment engagement sessions
We invite you to attend the session to learn more about the role of wholetime firefighter