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Fire officers undertaking BA training in a live exercise.

Western Isles top the list for fire safety in festive period

Firework accidents can result in extensive and “life-changing” trauma to the hands and face.

Firefighters and burns specialists issue safety warning ahead of Bonfire Night

The UK has a shortage of 5,000 firefighters - here’s how to apply

Organised displays have been cancelled and families are being urged to exercise caution if planning their own events.

Fireworks are fun but can also be devastating

Stick to the rules says council and the fire service

Follow the rules and guidelines says council and fire service

Flooding at Cadgers Brae Brewer's Fayre in Falkirk after last night's thunderstorm. Photo: Scott Louden

Fire service deals with hundreds of calls during last night’s storm

Marc Benedictus, a Watch Commander based at Dundee Operations Control.

Motivated individuals wanted for Scotland’s fire service control rooms

Tracey Groom, Kindness Project Lead at CHSS, and the Kilsyth Fire & Rescue team showing their support for the partnership.

A partnership looking out for the vulnerable in our communities

The Fire Brigades Union says emergency services will be hampered in their performance unless personnel are urgently given tests.

Union’s plea for coronavirus testing for fire service personnel

Taking hold...something as simple as a car exhaust or discarded cigarette can start a wildfire in our countryside. (Pic: Carbridge Community Fire Station)

Don’t risk starting a wildfire in the Scottish countryside

Fears over muirburn practices in the Western Isles
Tradition versus public safety has been brought into sharp focus following the spread of uncontrolled fires in Harris last week which endangered properties and had the potential to lead to tragedy.

Fishing vessel fire at Stornoway Harbour

Chimney aware - are your flues furred up?

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Working for a safe Belladrum festival

Fire and Rescue Service new partnership with airport group

Emergency response at Stornoway Airport

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) tackles house fire and man taken to hosp...

Stations to be used as communication emergency hubs

Trainee firefighters preparing to join frontline crews

Fire Service tips on keeping safe during floods and power cuts

Storm Frank safety tips

Fire prevention is better than a blaze like this one.

Firefighters go pro-active to douse fires this winter

Take care when using candles

Abigail is a big gale

Bonfire fires down

Don’t make Guy Fawkes a burning issue