Fire service called to more than 300 white goods fires last year

DCO McGown: “It’s not on.”

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has launched a hard hitting safety advert highlighting the dangers of white goods fires. The 30 second clip – showing a household washing machine blaze – was unveiled yesterday.  Continue reading Fire service called to more than 300 white goods fires last year

Firefighters come to the aid of tyred and emotional rhino!

A RHINOCEROS the size of a small car had to be rescued by firefighters after getting stuck inside his favourite tyre swing – again. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was mobilised to Edinburgh Zoo just before 6pm last night to help the stricken animal. Continue reading Firefighters come to the aid of tyred and emotional rhino!

Firefighter’s poignant transatlantic cycle to mark 30th anniversary of Lockerbie disaster

A firefighter has completed an epic transatlantic cycle to Syracuse University in New York to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Lockerbie air disaster 30 years ago. Continue reading Firefighter’s poignant transatlantic cycle to mark 30th anniversary of Lockerbie disaster