A Scottish firefighter is preparing to run his first ever marathon and admits the prospect “gi’es him the fear!” Continue reading Firefighter ready to run his first marathon to raise money for charity
Tag: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
SFRS Heritage Trust raise funds for The Soldiers Charity
Dedicated volunteers from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were recently invited to Edinburgh to present a cheque to the Soldiers Charity. Continue reading SFRS Heritage Trust raise funds for The Soldiers Charity
Fire chief issues stark safety warning this festive season
A fire chief has described the “harrowing” experience of attending a family home devastated by fire during Christmas. Continue reading Fire chief issues stark safety warning this festive season
Your Service, Your Voice: Fire Service consultation results revealed
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has unveiled the findings of a major consultation on its ground-breaking proposals to protect Scotland from new and emerging risks. Continue reading Your Service, Your Voice: Fire Service consultation results revealed
SFRS appeals to communities to stay safe this Festive Season
More than 500 accidental house fires were recorded across Scotland during last year’s festive season. Continue reading SFRS appeals to communities to stay safe this Festive Season
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
Firefighters deal with more than 330 bonfires on busiest night of the year
Initial figures indicate that Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) crews had responded to approximately 338 bonfires across the country between 5pm and 10pm on Monday, November 5. Continue reading Firefighters deal with more than 330 bonfires on busiest night of the year
“It is very hard knowing the crews out there are under attack “
Control Room firefighter’s violence plea as he prepares for Service’s busiest night of the year
Experienced firefighters who stand on Scotland’s unseen front line have told how they can suffer verbal abuse on their busiest night of the year. Continue reading “It is very hard knowing the crews out there are under attack “
Anguish as fire crews prepare for busiest night of the year
AN experienced firefighter has told how he feared for his crew’s safety after being confronted by a baying mob in a “warzone” last Bonfire Night. Continue reading Anguish as fire crews prepare for busiest night of the year