A dad who suffered a cardiac arrest in the middle of Waverley Station has offered a heartfelt thanks to the Scottish Ambulance Service crew who saved his life. Continue reading Man thanks ambulance service staff following Waverley cardiac arrest
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Scotland’s youngest ever paramedic awarded Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal
Paul Gowens, who became Scotland’s youngest ever paramedic 25 years ago, has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal (QAM). Continue reading Scotland’s youngest ever paramedic awarded Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal
Anguish as fire crews prepare for busiest night of the year
AN experienced firefighter has told how he feared for his crew’s safety after being confronted by a baying mob in a “warzone” last Bonfire Night. Continue reading Anguish as fire crews prepare for busiest night of the year
Bonfire Season: Advice to local parents
Dear Parents/Guardians
In the run up to bonfire season, Police Scotland, City of Edinburgh Council and Scottish Fire & Rescue are keen to keep everyone safe during the festivities. In previous years we have seen firework-related anti-social behaviour (ASB) and disorder in this area, and we are asking for your help to prevent this occurring again. Continue reading Bonfire Season: Advice to local parents
Horror crash biker thanks ambulance life savers
A motorbike rider who almost died after smashing into a telecom box has praised the two paramedics who saved his life. Continue reading Horror crash biker thanks ambulance life savers
MAJOR INCIDENT AT SCOTTISH GAS
Investigations are underway into a major incident at Scottish Gas HQ on Waterfront Avenue last night which saw thirteen members of staff treated by paramedics. Three people were taken to hospital for further treatment. Continue reading MAJOR INCIDENT AT SCOTTISH GAS
Free day out at Drayton Manor Park for emergency services employees
Home to Europe’s only Thomas Land™ where the young and young-at-heart can come nose-to-buffer with the little blue engine and his friends, Drayton Manor Park is hosting a special weekend on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September to offer employees of the Emergency Services a free day out at the award-winning attraction. Continue reading Free day out at Drayton Manor Park for emergency services employees
Fife dad deploys earphones to help deliver baby daughter
A quick-thinking dad who delivered his baby daughter at home on the bathroom floor used his Apple headphones to tie off the tot’s umbilical cord. Continue reading Fife dad deploys earphones to help deliver baby daughter
SFRS welcomes 58 new firefighters
Scotland’s Chief Officer has formally welcomed 58 new firefighters who will work to protect communities across the country. The group formally received their scrolls from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Chief Officer Alasdair Hay on Friday (July 27). Continue reading SFRS welcomes 58 new firefighters
Narrow escape in M8 car blaze drama
Family assisted from car moments before it burst into flames on M8 
A Scottish Ambulance Service control centre worker has been praised for assisting a family from their car moments before it burst into flames on the M8. Continue reading Narrow escape in M8 car blaze drama