Scottish Fire & Rescue Service
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Official Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Blue-sky Account 🦋
Never Use Social Media To Report Any Emergency! 🚨
DMS NOT MONITORED 24/7 📱
Always Dial 999 in an emergency ☎️
🌐 https://www.firescotland.gov.uk 🌐
Never Use Social Media To Report Any Emergency! 🚨
DMS NOT MONITORED 24/7 📱
Always Dial 999 in an emergency ☎️
🌐 https://www.firescotland.gov.uk 🌐
🔥 New statistics show that more than 55% of all fires in Scotland were set deliberately in 2024-25
Deputy Chief Officer Andy Watt said: “Deliberate fire setting is not only reckless, but it can damage communities and endanger lives"
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#SFRS
Deputy Chief Officer Andy Watt said: “Deliberate fire setting is not only reckless, but it can damage communities and endanger lives"
Visit our website for more information ow.ly/NcB150XrNRp
#SFRS
November 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
🔥 New statistics show that more than 55% of all fires in Scotland were set deliberately in 2024-25
Deputy Chief Officer Andy Watt said: “Deliberate fire setting is not only reckless, but it can damage communities and endanger lives"
Visit our website for more information ow.ly/NcB150XrNRp
#SFRS
Deputy Chief Officer Andy Watt said: “Deliberate fire setting is not only reckless, but it can damage communities and endanger lives"
Visit our website for more information ow.ly/NcB150XrNRp
#SFRS
Watch Commander Kenny Yates has seen what can happen when things go wrong with fireworks and bonfires.
He's sharing his experiences to keep you safe this Bonfire Night ⬇️
ow.ly/9cw550Xiktt
#ScottishFireAndRescue #Scotland #BonfireNight #FireworkSafety
He's sharing his experiences to keep you safe this Bonfire Night ⬇️
ow.ly/9cw550Xiktt
#ScottishFireAndRescue #Scotland #BonfireNight #FireworkSafety
October 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Watch Commander Kenny Yates has seen what can happen when things go wrong with fireworks and bonfires.
He's sharing his experiences to keep you safe this Bonfire Night ⬇️
ow.ly/9cw550Xiktt
#ScottishFireAndRescue #Scotland #BonfireNight #FireworkSafety
He's sharing his experiences to keep you safe this Bonfire Night ⬇️
ow.ly/9cw550Xiktt
#ScottishFireAndRescue #Scotland #BonfireNight #FireworkSafety
Any attack on a firefighter is totally unacceptable and can significantly impact our ability to keep communities safe
No one should go to work and be assaulted.
Respect those who keep us safe and help us to be there for our communities this Bonfire Night
#ScottishFireAndRescue #Scotland #Bonfire
No one should go to work and be assaulted.
Respect those who keep us safe and help us to be there for our communities this Bonfire Night
#ScottishFireAndRescue #Scotland #Bonfire
October 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Any attack on a firefighter is totally unacceptable and can significantly impact our ability to keep communities safe
No one should go to work and be assaulted.
Respect those who keep us safe and help us to be there for our communities this Bonfire Night
#ScottishFireAndRescue #Scotland #Bonfire
No one should go to work and be assaulted.
Respect those who keep us safe and help us to be there for our communities this Bonfire Night
#ScottishFireAndRescue #Scotland #Bonfire
Yellow warnings are also in place for wider areas of Scotland until 11.59pm on Saturday.
Strong winds could lead to some disruption across the country with fallen debris, trees and the possibility of power cuts.
For regular updates on Storm Amy please visit the Met Office website
Strong winds could lead to some disruption across the country with fallen debris, trees and the possibility of power cuts.
For regular updates on Storm Amy please visit the Met Office website
October 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Yellow warnings are also in place for wider areas of Scotland until 11.59pm on Saturday.
Strong winds could lead to some disruption across the country with fallen debris, trees and the possibility of power cuts.
For regular updates on Storm Amy please visit the Met Office website
Strong winds could lead to some disruption across the country with fallen debris, trees and the possibility of power cuts.
For regular updates on Storm Amy please visit the Met Office website
⚠️ Amber Weather Warning ⚠️
The Met Office has released an amber weather warning for wind for parts of northern and western Scotland due to Storm Amy.
The warning is in place from 5pm on Friday (tomorrow) and lasting until 9am on Saturday.
#AmberWeatherWarning #Scottishfirerescueservice #stayinside
The Met Office has released an amber weather warning for wind for parts of northern and western Scotland due to Storm Amy.
The warning is in place from 5pm on Friday (tomorrow) and lasting until 9am on Saturday.
#AmberWeatherWarning #Scottishfirerescueservice #stayinside
October 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
⚠️ Amber Weather Warning ⚠️
The Met Office has released an amber weather warning for wind for parts of northern and western Scotland due to Storm Amy.
The warning is in place from 5pm on Friday (tomorrow) and lasting until 9am on Saturday.
#AmberWeatherWarning #Scottishfirerescueservice #stayinside
The Met Office has released an amber weather warning for wind for parts of northern and western Scotland due to Storm Amy.
The warning is in place from 5pm on Friday (tomorrow) and lasting until 9am on Saturday.
#AmberWeatherWarning #Scottishfirerescueservice #stayinside
Behind our on call firefighters there is often a network that makes their role possibleBehind our on call firefighters there is often a network that makes their role possible.
Read more on our website:
www.firescotland.gov.uk/news/behind-...
#WEARESFRS #Scotland #ScottishFireAndRescue #Celebrate
Read more on our website:
www.firescotland.gov.uk/news/behind-...
#WEARESFRS #Scotland #ScottishFireAndRescue #Celebrate
September 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Behind our on call firefighters there is often a network that makes their role possibleBehind our on call firefighters there is often a network that makes their role possible.
Read more on our website:
www.firescotland.gov.uk/news/behind-...
#WEARESFRS #Scotland #ScottishFireAndRescue #Celebrate
Read more on our website:
www.firescotland.gov.uk/news/behind-...
#WEARESFRS #Scotland #ScottishFireAndRescue #Celebrate
Aviemore Community Fire Station has held its first 'Behind the Pager' event to celebrate on call firefighters 🚒
The event brought together firefighters, families and employers to say thank you for their contributions in helping to keep their communities safe
#FireAndRescue #BehindThePager
The event brought together firefighters, families and employers to say thank you for their contributions in helping to keep their communities safe
#FireAndRescue #BehindThePager
September 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Aviemore Community Fire Station has held its first 'Behind the Pager' event to celebrate on call firefighters 🚒
The event brought together firefighters, families and employers to say thank you for their contributions in helping to keep their communities safe
#FireAndRescue #BehindThePager
The event brought together firefighters, families and employers to say thank you for their contributions in helping to keep their communities safe
#FireAndRescue #BehindThePager
Everyone who wishes to attend should book a place in advance. You can confirm your attendance by emailing SFRS.PublicInvolvement@firescotland.gov.uk
September 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Everyone who wishes to attend should book a place in advance. You can confirm your attendance by emailing SFRS.PublicInvolvement@firescotland.gov.uk
As part of our Service Delivery Review, we are holding a series of public consultation meetings to capture the views of communities across Scotland.
💻 An online meeting will take place today (Wednesday, 3 September) from 6.30-7.30pm to gather views about Methil, Fife.
💻 An online meeting will take place today (Wednesday, 3 September) from 6.30-7.30pm to gather views about Methil, Fife.
September 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
As part of our Service Delivery Review, we are holding a series of public consultation meetings to capture the views of communities across Scotland.
💻 An online meeting will take place today (Wednesday, 3 September) from 6.30-7.30pm to gather views about Methil, Fife.
💻 An online meeting will take place today (Wednesday, 3 September) from 6.30-7.30pm to gather views about Methil, Fife.
As the public meetings are expected to be popular, we would advise everyone who wishes to attend to book a place in advance
You can confirm your attendance by emailing
SFRS.PublicInvolvement@firescotland.gov.uk
#Scotland #WeAreSFRS #Review #YourVoiceMatters
You can confirm your attendance by emailing
SFRS.PublicInvolvement@firescotland.gov.uk
#Scotland #WeAreSFRS #Review #YourVoiceMatters
August 28, 2025 at 9:56 AM
As the public meetings are expected to be popular, we would advise everyone who wishes to attend to book a place in advance
You can confirm your attendance by emailing
SFRS.PublicInvolvement@firescotland.gov.uk
#Scotland #WeAreSFRS #Review #YourVoiceMatters
You can confirm your attendance by emailing
SFRS.PublicInvolvement@firescotland.gov.uk
#Scotland #WeAreSFRS #Review #YourVoiceMatters
August 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
After 14 years in the Army, Jamie Cougan was ready for a new challenge, but one that still made a difference.
Now he’s a firefighter with Falkirk Community Fire Station,
Thinking about life after the forces? Discover how your skills can transfer to a career that matters
#WeAreSFRS #SFRScareer
Now he’s a firefighter with Falkirk Community Fire Station,
Thinking about life after the forces? Discover how your skills can transfer to a career that matters
#WeAreSFRS #SFRScareer
August 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
After 14 years in the Army, Jamie Cougan was ready for a new challenge, but one that still made a difference.
Now he’s a firefighter with Falkirk Community Fire Station,
Thinking about life after the forces? Discover how your skills can transfer to a career that matters
#WeAreSFRS #SFRScareer
Now he’s a firefighter with Falkirk Community Fire Station,
Thinking about life after the forces? Discover how your skills can transfer to a career that matters
#WeAreSFRS #SFRScareer
A trio of North East businesses have been thanked for helping support on call firefighters who protect their communities
The Aberdeenshire-based firms employ on call firefighters and support them to respond to emergencies 🚒
Find out more below ⬇️
ow.ly/Le0o50WKjuG
#WeAreSFRS #Scotland
The Aberdeenshire-based firms employ on call firefighters and support them to respond to emergencies 🚒
Find out more below ⬇️
ow.ly/Le0o50WKjuG
#WeAreSFRS #Scotland
August 27, 2025 at 9:35 AM
A trio of North East businesses have been thanked for helping support on call firefighters who protect their communities
The Aberdeenshire-based firms employ on call firefighters and support them to respond to emergencies 🚒
Find out more below ⬇️
ow.ly/Le0o50WKjuG
#WeAreSFRS #Scotland
The Aberdeenshire-based firms employ on call firefighters and support them to respond to emergencies 🚒
Find out more below ⬇️
ow.ly/Le0o50WKjuG
#WeAreSFRS #Scotland
Crew Commander Gary Carroll and Station Commander Gavin Brown have received the Humanitarian Medal for their role in the UK International Search and Rescue🎖
The award was presented to those who have played a crucial role in His Majesty's response to humanitarian crises 🚒
🔖 #WeAreSFRS #Scotland
The award was presented to those who have played a crucial role in His Majesty's response to humanitarian crises 🚒
🔖 #WeAreSFRS #Scotland
August 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Crew Commander Gary Carroll and Station Commander Gavin Brown have received the Humanitarian Medal for their role in the UK International Search and Rescue🎖
The award was presented to those who have played a crucial role in His Majesty's response to humanitarian crises 🚒
🔖 #WeAreSFRS #Scotland
The award was presented to those who have played a crucial role in His Majesty's response to humanitarian crises 🚒
🔖 #WeAreSFRS #Scotland
🔥Wildfire warning reminder🔥
Central and Eastern areas of Scotland remain at a very high risk for wildfire
🔥 We urge everyone to avoid using naked flames.
🚒 Let’s protect our landscapes, communities, and emergency responders
📫 Share this post to help spread the word
🔖 #SFRS #Scotland #Wildfires
Central and Eastern areas of Scotland remain at a very high risk for wildfire
🔥 We urge everyone to avoid using naked flames.
🚒 Let’s protect our landscapes, communities, and emergency responders
📫 Share this post to help spread the word
🔖 #SFRS #Scotland #Wildfires
August 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
🔥Wildfire warning reminder🔥
Central and Eastern areas of Scotland remain at a very high risk for wildfire
🔥 We urge everyone to avoid using naked flames.
🚒 Let’s protect our landscapes, communities, and emergency responders
📫 Share this post to help spread the word
🔖 #SFRS #Scotland #Wildfires
Central and Eastern areas of Scotland remain at a very high risk for wildfire
🔥 We urge everyone to avoid using naked flames.
🚒 Let’s protect our landscapes, communities, and emergency responders
📫 Share this post to help spread the word
🔖 #SFRS #Scotland #Wildfires
(Posted 26/08/25 At 21:45PM)
We are currently in attendance at a large fire within a quarry in Lossiemouth
Seven fire appliances are in attendance at the Sunbank Quarry
Avoid the area as far as possible and, if you live locally, keep windows and doors closed for the time being
#Scotland #SFRS
We are currently in attendance at a large fire within a quarry in Lossiemouth
Seven fire appliances are in attendance at the Sunbank Quarry
Avoid the area as far as possible and, if you live locally, keep windows and doors closed for the time being
#Scotland #SFRS
August 26, 2025 at 8:46 PM
🚒 It’s time to have your say on our Service Delivery Review.
We have analysed the changes affecting Scotland for years and we now have a list of 23 potential options for change.
Visit our website to complete the survey or find out where your nearest public meeting is.
#SFRS #scotland #fireservice
We have analysed the changes affecting Scotland for years and we now have a list of 23 potential options for change.
Visit our website to complete the survey or find out where your nearest public meeting is.
#SFRS #scotland #fireservice
July 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🚒 It’s time to have your say on our Service Delivery Review.
We have analysed the changes affecting Scotland for years and we now have a list of 23 potential options for change.
Visit our website to complete the survey or find out where your nearest public meeting is.
#SFRS #scotland #fireservice
We have analysed the changes affecting Scotland for years and we now have a list of 23 potential options for change.
Visit our website to complete the survey or find out where your nearest public meeting is.
#SFRS #scotland #fireservice
🚒 We are running a public consultation on 23 options for change involving more than 30 fire stations across Scotland.
The operational model of the Service has remained largely unchanged for years. This review will look at matching our resources to operational risk and demand.
The operational model of the Service has remained largely unchanged for years. This review will look at matching our resources to operational risk and demand.
July 1, 2025 at 12:49 AM
🚒 We are running a public consultation on 23 options for change involving more than 30 fire stations across Scotland.
The operational model of the Service has remained largely unchanged for years. This review will look at matching our resources to operational risk and demand.
The operational model of the Service has remained largely unchanged for years. This review will look at matching our resources to operational risk and demand.
This Sunday, Firefighter George Gourlie of Peterhead Community Fire Station will undertake an incredible challenge, a 555-mile cycle around Ireland in five days.
June 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
This Sunday, Firefighter George Gourlie of Peterhead Community Fire Station will undertake an incredible challenge, a 555-mile cycle around Ireland in five days.
Firefighters in Ayrshire are highlighting the dangers of entering derelict buildings and setting fires.
The area has seen a number of these types of incidents which are a needless drain on resources and dangerous.
Read more ow.ly/iZeQ50VSnpX
The area has seen a number of these types of incidents which are a needless drain on resources and dangerous.
Read more ow.ly/iZeQ50VSnpX
May 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Firefighters in Ayrshire are highlighting the dangers of entering derelict buildings and setting fires.
The area has seen a number of these types of incidents which are a needless drain on resources and dangerous.
Read more ow.ly/iZeQ50VSnpX
The area has seen a number of these types of incidents which are a needless drain on resources and dangerous.
Read more ow.ly/iZeQ50VSnpX
Firefighters are currently attending to a derelict building fire on Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh.
As a precaution, members of the public are being asked to avoid the area and those who live nearby are advised to close windows and doors due to the smoke in the vicinity.
Read more ow.ly/czlr50VSl4j
As a precaution, members of the public are being asked to avoid the area and those who live nearby are advised to close windows and doors due to the smoke in the vicinity.
Read more ow.ly/czlr50VSl4j
May 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Firefighters are currently attending to a derelict building fire on Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh.
As a precaution, members of the public are being asked to avoid the area and those who live nearby are advised to close windows and doors due to the smoke in the vicinity.
Read more ow.ly/czlr50VSl4j
As a precaution, members of the public are being asked to avoid the area and those who live nearby are advised to close windows and doors due to the smoke in the vicinity.
Read more ow.ly/czlr50VSl4j
🔥 Wildfire Warning – Scotland 🔥 High to extreme warning until 12 May. 🚨 A recent wildfire at Stac Pollaidh highlights the risks. 🌿 Enjoy Scotland’s outdoors: ✅ Pack a picnic, avoid BBQs & campfires ✅ Don’t discard cigarettes or litter. Every action counts! Please share! 📢
May 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
🔥 Wildfire Warning – Scotland 🔥 High to extreme warning until 12 May. 🚨 A recent wildfire at Stac Pollaidh highlights the risks. 🌿 Enjoy Scotland’s outdoors: ✅ Pack a picnic, avoid BBQs & campfires ✅ Don’t discard cigarettes or litter. Every action counts! Please share! 📢
He became the charity partnership's 120th donor when he donated his stem cells.
Guy said: “When I got the call to say I was a match, I was excited, it was a wonderful email to receive. The chance to help someone is an incredible feeling!"
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#SFRS
Guy said: “When I got the call to say I was a match, I was excited, it was a wonderful email to receive. The chance to help someone is an incredible feeling!"
www.firescotland.gov.uk/news/sfrs-ch...
#SFRS
April 23, 2025 at 10:55 AM
He became the charity partnership's 120th donor when he donated his stem cells.
Guy said: “When I got the call to say I was a match, I was excited, it was a wonderful email to receive. The chance to help someone is an incredible feeling!"
www.firescotland.gov.uk/news/sfrs-ch...
#SFRS
Guy said: “When I got the call to say I was a match, I was excited, it was a wonderful email to receive. The chance to help someone is an incredible feeling!"
www.firescotland.gov.uk/news/sfrs-ch...
#SFRS
🪫Batteries should never be placed in household waste.
If they get damaged they can cause a fire.
Check with your local authority for recycling guidelines.
Read More ➡️ ow.ly/GOPp50V6NtW
#RecycleSafely #SFRS #FirePrevention
If they get damaged they can cause a fire.
Check with your local authority for recycling guidelines.
Read More ➡️ ow.ly/GOPp50V6NtW
#RecycleSafely #SFRS #FirePrevention
April 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🪫Batteries should never be placed in household waste.
If they get damaged they can cause a fire.
Check with your local authority for recycling guidelines.
Read More ➡️ ow.ly/GOPp50V6NtW
#RecycleSafely #SFRS #FirePrevention
If they get damaged they can cause a fire.
Check with your local authority for recycling guidelines.
Read More ➡️ ow.ly/GOPp50V6NtW
#RecycleSafely #SFRS #FirePrevention