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SFRS breaks ground on new £12 million training facility based in Edinburgh

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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has broken 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...

Public consultation on future of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

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 THE Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is set to launch a 90-day public consultation ( Your Service, Your Voice ) to seek views on proposals that would see the role of firefighters expand.SFRS Chief...

Man rescued from fire at Medwin House in Sighthill

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A man was rescued from a fire in a sixth floor flat at Medwin House in Sighthill on Sunday night.Around 33 firefighters attended the scene and four of them entered the building wearing breathing gear. The...

Firefighters tackle blaze in Joppa

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 More than 30 firefighters tackled a blaze at three houses currently under construction on Seaview Terrace in Joppa.Emergency services were called to the scene just before midnight on Thursday.  No one was injured and the construction site...

Witness appeal following suspicious fire in Mayfield

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Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire in Mayfield which took place around 1 p.m. on Tuesday 21st November at the McSence Business Park.A Renault Master van was set alight resulting in...

Firefighters tackle blaze at Bathgate pub

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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to a fire at the Ballencrieff pub in Hopetoun Street, Bathgate, at around 8.30am yesterday morning.Four fire appliances containing around 20 firefighters attended the scene.The fire was extinguished the blaze with water jets.No...

SFRS appoints new Deputy Assistant Chief Officer for the East of Scotland

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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has appointed a new senior officer for the East of Scotland – who has vowed to protect communities from modern risks.Alasdair Perry has been a firefighter for more...

Firefighters across Scotland attended more than 300 bonfires last night

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Firefighters across Scotland dealt with more than 300 bonfires on their busiest night of the year.Initial figures indicate Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) crews and Operations Control staff on duty had a busy...

Firefighters tackle blaze at Paradykes Primary School in Loanhead

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Firefighters were called to Paradykes Primary School in Loanhead, Midlothian at 9.37pm last night after reports of a large fire on the premises.Crews from Dalkeith, Liberton and Penicuik attended and used pumps and hoses to tackle the flames.A...

Firefighters tackle blaze at Ferry Road flat

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Firefighters are in attendance at a fire in a ground floor flat in Ferry Road.Emergency services were contacted at 9.06 this morning and raced to the scene.Two people have been taken to hospital after...

Top fire officer condemns attacks of firefighters

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Attacks on firefighters who are working hard to protect communities during Bonfire season will not be tolerated - says a top fire chief.Assistant Chief Officer (ACO) Lewis Ramsay hit out after crews were last...

Fire Service warn about deliberate fires this autumn

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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called out to over two thousand deliberate fires across the country last autumn.Figures reveal last year’s total has increased from the previous season and the majority of...

15-year-old boy charged following fire at Loanhead primary school

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Police  have charged a 15-year-old boy in connection with a wilful fire-raising which took place around 8.20pm on Saturday 23rd September at Paradykes Primary School in Loanhead.A shed containing specialist play equipment estimated at a...

Witness appeal after vehicle set on fire in Fauldhouse

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a vehicle was set on fire in Fauldhouse around 6am on Sunday morning.Irreparable damage was caused to the vehicle and officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their...

Witness appeal following suspicious fire in Dalkeith

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Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire in Dalkeith which happened around 7.30pm on Thursday 14th September at an address on Melville Road, Dalkeith.An item is believed to have been set alight outside...

Waverley Station evacuated following fire

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Edinburgh Waverley Station was evacuated this morning following a fire caused by a faulty air conditioner.Emergency services were called to the station after the alarm was raised at around 10.50am on Sunday.The fire, was...

Man suffers serious head injuries following a fall from Arthur’s Seat

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Emergency services were called to Arthur's Seat at around 7am this morning following reports that a man had fallen 40ft.He was lowered down the hill by firefighters before being airlifted off by a coastguard helicopter to the...

Edinburgh Police and partners open day at Fettes today

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Police Scotland and partners will be holding their annual open day at former Lothian and Borders Headquarters in Fettes Avenue between 11am and 3pm today.There will be activities for all ages of the family...

Witness appeal following two deliberate fires in Tranent

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Police are appealing for witnesses following a number of deliberate fires in Tranent.The first incident was reported to police at around 10 a.m. on Friday 1 September in Church Street. The Scottish Fire and Rescue...

Witness appeal following deliberate fire in Wester Hailes stair

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Police are appealing for information after a common stair within in a block of flats was set alight in the early hours of this morning.At around 2.12am, police and the fire service were called...

City Bypass closed following pickup truck collision

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The Edinburgh city bypass was closed heading westbound at Dreghorn this morning shortly after 8.40am after a Hilux pickup truck towing 1500 litres of aviation fuel crashed. The crash resulted in huge tailbacks and diversions were put in place.The...

Fire on top floor of New Town building

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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that they despatched four fire appliances  and one height applicance to the Gloucester Place area this afternoon where they are still dealing with a fire.It appears from...

Investigation underway after two 4×4 cars crash into River Almond

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A police investigation is underway after two 4x4 vehicles were found crashed in the River Almond near Turnhouse Road this morningA third car, a Chrysler Jeep, was also found abandoned nearby.Fire crews were called...

Witness appeal following assault and fire in Forrest Road

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a fire in Forrest Road in the early hours of this morning.A joint investigation is being carried out with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service following the fire...

Suspicious letter delivered to the Palace of Holyroodhouse

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A police investigation is underway after  a suspicious letter was delivered to the Palace of Holyroodhouse earlier this afternoon.A number of fire engines attended the scene and police cordoned off the street outside the Palace however...

Witness appeal after deliberate fire at Gorebridge building site

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Police are appealing for information following a wilful fireraising which took place around 4am on Thursday afternoon  at a building site in Hunterfield Road GorebridgeThe fire was deliberately started at a community centre currently under construction,...

Firefighters tackle large wildfire near West Calder

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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are currently tackling a large wildfire at Harburn, West Calder having been called out at 1.05pm yesterday.Six appliances attended the scene and are expected to remain until the fire...

Community Safety Boosted With Arrival of New Fire Appliances

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The safety of communities across Scotland has been bolstered - thanks to a multi-million pound investment in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s front line.A total of four Aerial Ladder Platforms (ALPs) and a...

Woman dies following house fire in Burnhead Crescent

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A  joint investigation by the fire service and police is underway to establish the cause of a fire which resulted in the death of a woman in the Liberton area.Emergency services attended the blaze in...

41-year old man in serious condition after Queensferry Road fire

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A joint police and fire service investigation is underway after a blaze broke out at a basement flat in Queensferry Road around 5.45am on Sunday morning.Firefighters extinguished the fire and a 41-year-old man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary...