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

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