Firefighters inspire next generation of potential life-savers

Crewe Toll firefighters are helping shape the futures of young pupils by training them as potential life-savers.

As part of an ongoing commitment to help protect and inspire communities, the Community Action Team has teamed up with a range of partners to launch  an initiative designed to enhance lives and improve employment prospects. Continue reading Firefighters inspire next generation of potential life-savers

SFRS to mark National Emergency Services Day 2019

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will join colleagues from across the UK in celebrating National Emergency Services Day this weekend.

The festival will include a memorial service at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh and an open-air celebration of everything 999 at Princess Gardens in Edinburgh. Continue reading SFRS to mark National Emergency Services Day 2019

Two SFRS officers to trek across Greenland for charity

Two high ranking senior officers from Scotland’s fire service will take on a massive trek all in the name of charity.

Deputy Assistant Chief Officers David Farries and Peter Heath will travel to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland and will take on the Arctic Circle Trail that only 200-300 people take per year.  Continue reading Two SFRS officers to trek across Greenland for charity

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issues rescue challenge to UK colleagues

FIREFIGHTERS from across the UK will pit their specialist skills against each other in Scotland next month.

The Scottish Rescue Challenge will take place across August 23 and 24 and will see teams test their RTC and water rescue skills in a series of scenarios. Continue reading Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issues rescue challenge to UK colleagues

Firefighters offer vital road safety training for volunteer medical couriers

Dedicated bikers who transport life-saving equipment across Scotland are being equipped to make a difference if they encounter their own emergency. Continue reading Firefighters offer vital road safety training for volunteer medical couriers