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Fire Service Youth Engagement Service at St Kentigerns Academy
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service youth engagement programme ran at Bathgate fire station last week in conjunction with St Kentigerns Academy in Blackburn,...
Suspected fire-raising of boat on Union Canal
Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspected fire-raising incident on the Union Canal which was discovered around 1:40am on Saturday when police and fire...
Media statement from Chief Officer Alasdair Hay on Ewan Williamson death
Chief Officer Alasdair Hay has issued a statement apologising unreservedly on behalf of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for any failing which contributed to...
Livingston Fire Station holding open day Saturday 21 March
Livingston fire station is opening their doors to the public for an Emergency Services open day on Saturday 21 March.
Running from 11am – 3.30pm,...
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) appoints new head of Service Delivery for the...
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has appointed John Miller as head of Service Delivery for the East of Scotland.
As the new Deputy...
Firefighters called to high rise flat in Wester Hailes
Firefighters were called to respond to reports of a fire at a high rise flat in Wester Hailes yesterday.
The call was received at 8,45pm...
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Host Metal Theft Summit
On 25 February 2015, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) will host the Scottish Business Resilience Centre’s Metal Theft Summit. The event highlights...
Firefighters rescue workmen from roof in Seaview Terrace
Firefighters rescued four workmen from the roof of a property in Seaview Terrace this afternoon and led them to safety.
At 2.42pm several 999 calls were received informing emergency services of...
Firefighters’ advice on National Chip Week
It’s National Chip Week, a celebration of one of Britain’s traditional treats, and the top message from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS)...
Valentine’s day message from firefighters
Firefighters have urged the public to make sure they don’t risk tragedy if they plan to turn up the heat on Valentine’s Day.
With people...
Two rescued following kitchen fire in Dalkeith
Two people were rescued by firefighters after a fire in a kitchen in Dalkeith early this morning.
Crews from Dalkeith and Musselburgh fire stations were...
Six people rescued from common stair in West Pilton
Six people were rescued by firefighters called to a fire in a common stair in West Pilton Rise yesterday morning.
16 firefighters from Crewe Toll,...
Firefighters warn about danger of leaving unattended laptops charging
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is warning the public about the danger of leaving laptops charging unattended after one caught fire at a house in...
Fire at St Paul’s RC Church in Muirhouse believed deliberate
Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire at Paul’s RC Church, Muirhouse Avenue.
The incident was reported to the Scottish Fire and Rescue...
Warning over New Psychoactive Substances
Several local authority, health and emergency service organisations including NHS, Police Scotland, Fire Service and Council partners are issuing a warning to the public...
Fire chief appeals for a safe Bonfire Night
Edinburgh Fire Officer is appealing for the public’s help to ensure that 2014’s Bonfire Night is the safest ever for the City of Edinburgh.
Bonfire...
Unattended candle causes fire in Morningside flat
Firefighters were called to a fire in a bedroom in a Morningside flat last night.
Operations Control Edinburgh mobilised Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS)...
Potassium cyanide found in Edinburgh home
An Edinburgh street was cordoned off for an hour yesterday lunch time after a jar of potassium cyanide was found in a house in...
Couple suffer smoke inhalation during Leith fire
Firefighters were called to a kitchen fire in the ground floor of a seven-storey building in Salamander Court in Leith at around 12.15am this...
Witness appeal following suspicious fire in Dumbiedykes
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire at a block of flats in Dumbiedykes Road which broke out around 4am...
Investigation ongoing after city centre fire
Over 30 firefighters tackled a major blaze at a seven-storey office block which started on the ground floor of the building in Thistle Street...
Liberton High School Update
An S1 pupil has died after an internal wall inside the changing rooms of the gym hall at Liberton High School collapsed and landed...
Three in hospital after Elbe Street chip pan fire
A man, a woman and a young child were taken to hospital this morning following a chip pan fire in Elbe Street this morning.
Scottish...
Public urged to help shape future of Fire Service
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s most senior fire officer in the east is urging those who have not already had their say on the...
Suspicious fire at house in Calder Gardens
Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire which happened around 4am this morning at a house in Calder Gardens.
Occupants at the address were...
Fire in Dundee Street
Around 50 firefighters are tackling a fire in a roof space in a derelict building on Dundee Street in Edinburgh.
The alarm was raised at 12.02pm...
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