Tag: SFRS
Remembering firefighter Barry Martin
Barry Martin died on 27 January following injuries he sustained when tackling a fire at the former Jenners building in the city.
Later today his funeral will be held at St Giles Cathedral.
Barry...
Five firefighters taken to hospital after Jenners fire
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has advised that five of their colleagues were taken to hospital today and one is in a critical condition.
SFRS was alerted at 11.29am on Monday, January...
False alarm callouts for fire service increase in Midlothian
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
The number of false alarms firefighters were called to in Midlothian over the last year was the highest for five years.
A report by area commander, Stephen Gourlay from...
SFRS launch recruitment drive
by Kirstie Topp Local Democracy Reporter
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has launched a new recruitment drive.
The recruitment drive has been launched this week for all three of its operations control rooms in Johnstone,...
Latest recruit at Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
The latest recruit at Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is a young English Springer spaniel. Mac is three years-old and has just been unveiled as the newest search dog in Scotland.
He will join...
Fire at Dundee Street flat this morning
Two residents of a flat in Dundee Street got a rude awakening in the early hours this morning when a fire was discovered.
Crews from Tollcross and Sighthill fire stations were sent by Edinburgh Operations Control...
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 Assistant Chief Officer he will oversee the Local Senior Officers...
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 Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Watch Manager Stuart Sinclair, the...
