One of the country’s most senior firefighters has pleaded with Scots not to scar their home towns by setting deliberate fires. Continue reading Fire Chief urges Scots not to scar their communities by setting deliberate fires
Tag: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
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
Have your say on Fire and Rescue service strategic plan
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is seeking your views on their plans to help keep communities even safer. Continue reading Have your say on Fire and Rescue service strategic plan
New graduates welcomed into Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Scotland’s Chief Officer formally welcomed 61 new firefighters to the service at a ceremony on Friday. Continue reading New graduates welcomed into Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
High-rise fire safety consultation launched
The safety of people living in high-rise flats across Scotland is the focus of a public consultation launched by the Scottish Government. Continue reading High-rise fire safety consultation launched
Wildfire warning remains in place this Easter weekend
A Fire Chief has spoken of the efforts of crews to protect communities during a recent spate of challenging wildfires – as another risk warning is issued for the Easter weekend. Continue reading Wildfire warning remains in place this Easter weekend
Weekend wildfire warning for communities across Scotland
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to be aware of an increased wildfire risk this week. Continue reading Weekend wildfire warning for communities across Scotland
Firefighter Clara encourages others to join the best job in the world
A firefighter has told how she worked to protect the public at a devastating fire that claimed the lives of hundreds of people. Continue reading Firefighter Clara encourages others to join the best job in the world
Emergency services restructure: ‘raft of improvements’ still required
A review into the 2012 Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act – one of the biggest transformations of a public service since devolution – has concluded that, despite challenges, the reform has led to greater consistency of service across Scotland. This has particularly benefitted victims of crimes such as domestic or sexual abuse. Continue reading Emergency services restructure: ‘raft of improvements’ still required