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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · 2d

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 ⬇️

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#ScottishFireAndRescue #Scotland #BonfireNight #FireworkSafety

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · 2d

We're so happy Joe was able to attend and give the most important information regarding fireworks safety!

We're always happy to help if you need anything else from us or have any questions.

Kind Regards,
The Scottish Fire And Rescue Service

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · 8d

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

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · 27d

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

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · 27d

⚠️ 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

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Sep 27

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

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Sep 27

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

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Sep 3

Everyone who wishes to attend should book a place in advance. You can confirm your attendance by emailing [email protected]

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

[email protected]

#Scotland #WeAreSFRS #Review #YourVoiceMatters

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Aug 28

Read More About Jamie's Story ⬇️

www.firescotland.gov.uk/news/a-new-w...

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Aug 27

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 ⬇️

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#WeAreSFRS #Scotland

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Aug 26

🔥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

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Aug 26

(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

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Jul 9

🔥 Extreme wildfire risk across Scotland 🔥

A extreme wildfire warning is in place across Scotland from Friday, 11 July, until Monday, 14 July.

For More information, visit our website

#SFRS #Scotland #wildfire #Extreme

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Jul 7

🚒 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

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Jul 1

⚠️ Smoke warning due to wildfire ⚠️

We urge residents in the Grantown-on-Spey, Carrbridge, Aviemore, and Cairngorms areas to ensure their windows and doors are closed to prevent smoke from entering.

Protecting your home from wildfire

Guide to reporting wildfires if you are outdoors or at home, and how to report suspicious behaviour

www.firescotland.gov.uk

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Jul 1

👉 Find out where and when your nearest meeting is: www.firescotland.gov.uk/service-deli...

Public consultation meetings

Where the public consultation events for our service delivery review are being held around Scotland.

www.firescotland.gov.uk

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Jul 1

🚒 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.

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Jun 12

As part of Doddie’s Lions Challenge, George joined 50 other riders to raise funds and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease (MND), in honour of the late Doddie Weir.

Check out George’s fundraising page ➡ bit.ly/4jM24aL

Doddie’s Lios Challenge website ➡ bit.ly/4mWYaPb

#CycleChallenge

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · Jun 12

This Sunday, Firefighter George Gourlie of Peterhead Community Fire Station will undertake an incredible challenge, a 555-mile cycle around Ireland in five days.

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · May 14

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

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Scottish Fire & Rescue Service @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social · May 14

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

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