Firefighters across the Highlands are still working tirelessly to tackle a significant wildfire in the Torridon area, which has been ongoing since Sunday morning. Continue reading Public must play their part in preventing wildfires
Tag: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
MSPs praise “phenomenal” SFRS training facilities
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was delighted to welcome MSPs Annie Wells and Miles Briggs to the National Training Centre to find out about efforts to support the elderly and vulnerable yesterday. Continue reading MSPs praise “phenomenal” SFRS training facilities
Fallen colleagues remembered on inaugural Firefighters’ Memorial Day
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service marked Firefighters’ Memorial Day yesterday and honoured the sacrifice of firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. Firefighters across the UK came together on Friday, May 4 to remember the bravery of colleagues serving and protecting communities from harm. Continue reading Fallen colleagues remembered on inaugural Firefighters’ Memorial Day
Be Water Aware: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service supports safety campaign
Assistant Chief Officer David McGown warns of the dangers water can present
Many people who accidently drown never intended to enter the water, statistics show. Over 300 people in the UK tragically die every year after tripping, falling or simply underestimating the risks of being near water. Now, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has joined forces with UK colleagues to raise awareness of the dangers. Continue reading Be Water Aware: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service supports safety campaign
SFRS celebrates five years of protecting Scotland’s communities
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service family has been hailed as “amazing and committed” as the national organisation marks its fifth birthday. Continue reading SFRS celebrates five years of protecting Scotland’s communities
Safe as Houses: new home safety regulations proposed
All homes will have the highest level of protection from smoke and fire, the Scottish Government has announced. Following a consultation on fire and smoke alarms, the existing high standard required in private rented housing will be extended to all homes. Continue reading Safe as Houses: new home safety regulations proposed
Fire and Rescue Service launches Spring safety campaign
Firefighters responded to over 2,700 deliberate fires across Scotland in the space of just two months, figures reveal. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews dealt with a total of 2,782 such blazes across the country between March and April 2017 – and there were 2,830 deliberate fires over the same period the previous year. Continue reading Fire and Rescue Service launches Spring safety campaign
SFRS breaks ground on £12 million training facility
The safety of Scotland’s communities is set to be further bolstered as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service breaks ground on a new, multi-million pound training centre in Edinburgh. It will boast the capacity and latest cutting edge technology to train more than 1,600 frontline firefighters annually to respond to the most challenging incidents and protect people and communities. Continue reading SFRS breaks ground on £12 million training facility
Firefighters go ‘above and beyond the call of duty’ to aid motorists stranded on M80
Firefighters overcame challenging conditions to provide food, water, blankets and comfort to hundreds of drivers stranded overnight on the M80. Continue reading Firefighters go ‘above and beyond the call of duty’ to aid motorists stranded on M80
North West Locality: all will become clear!
A little piece of civic history was made last week when the first ever meeting of North West Localities Committee was held in the City Chambers on 9 February. It was at times a complex and complicated meeting but it’s set the council on a course of new ways of working with partners. Continue reading North West Locality: all will become clear!