Scottish Fire & Rescue Service
@scottishfirerescue.bsky.social
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
⚠️ 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
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
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.
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
⚠️ 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.
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
July 1, 2025 at 1:03 AM
⚠️ 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.
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.
🚒 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.
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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.
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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! 📢
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Teams from NHS Grampian and Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership are delivering the COVID-19 spring vaccination programme at community fire stations, in an innovative partnership with @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social. Read the full news release at: www.nhsgrampian.org/news/2025/ap...
April 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Teams from NHS Grampian and Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership are delivering the COVID-19 spring vaccination programme at community fire stations, in an innovative partnership with @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social. Read the full news release at: www.nhsgrampian.org/news/2025/ap...
Our charity partnership with Anthony Nolan has reached it's 120th donor,
Guy Hunter signed up to the charity's stem cell register after seeing a presentation at Gordonstoun He was found to be a match for someone in need of a lifesaving transplant and he became the charity partnership's 120th donor
Guy Hunter signed up to the charity's stem cell register after seeing a presentation at Gordonstoun He was found to be a match for someone in need of a lifesaving transplant and he became the charity partnership's 120th donor
April 23, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Our charity partnership with Anthony Nolan has reached it's 120th donor,
Guy Hunter signed up to the charity's stem cell register after seeing a presentation at Gordonstoun He was found to be a match for someone in need of a lifesaving transplant and he became the charity partnership's 120th donor
Guy Hunter signed up to the charity's stem cell register after seeing a presentation at Gordonstoun He was found to be a match for someone in need of a lifesaving transplant and he became the charity partnership's 120th donor
🪫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
A Group Commander from Lanarkshire will be taking on the London Marathon at the end of the month for Whizz Kidz, after being inspired by his sister.
David’s sister has been a wheelchair user her entire life, and has relied on access to specialist wheelchairs and equipment.
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David’s sister has been a wheelchair user her entire life, and has relied on access to specialist wheelchairs and equipment.
More➡️ ow.ly/i3qw50VBti7
April 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A Group Commander from Lanarkshire will be taking on the London Marathon at the end of the month for Whizz Kidz, after being inspired by his sister.
David’s sister has been a wheelchair user her entire life, and has relied on access to specialist wheelchairs and equipment.
More➡️ ow.ly/i3qw50VBti7
David’s sister has been a wheelchair user her entire life, and has relied on access to specialist wheelchairs and equipment.
More➡️ ow.ly/i3qw50VBti7
Watch Commander John Aitchison's commitment to fire safety knows no borders.
Since 2015, he's been training hundreds of firefighters and delivering vital equipment to the communities in the Himalayas.
Learn more about the Fire Aid Nepal project ➡ bit.ly/3RocQs3
Since 2015, he's been training hundreds of firefighters and delivering vital equipment to the communities in the Himalayas.
Learn more about the Fire Aid Nepal project ➡ bit.ly/3RocQs3
April 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Watch Commander John Aitchison's commitment to fire safety knows no borders.
Since 2015, he's been training hundreds of firefighters and delivering vital equipment to the communities in the Himalayas.
Learn more about the Fire Aid Nepal project ➡ bit.ly/3RocQs3
Since 2015, he's been training hundreds of firefighters and delivering vital equipment to the communities in the Himalayas.
Learn more about the Fire Aid Nepal project ➡ bit.ly/3RocQs3
Your views could help us shape a safer Scotland and we want to hear from you.
Your voice matters — share your thoughts with us. 📢
Find out how you can contribute ➡ bit.ly/4hKFtL7
#consultation #fireservice
Your voice matters — share your thoughts with us. 📢
Find out how you can contribute ➡ bit.ly/4hKFtL7
#consultation #fireservice
Share your thoughts on the SFRS Strategy 2025-28
Find out about SFRS Strategy 2025-2028 and how you can contribute.
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March 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Your views could help us shape a safer Scotland and we want to hear from you.
Your voice matters — share your thoughts with us. 📢
Find out how you can contribute ➡ bit.ly/4hKFtL7
#consultation #fireservice
Your voice matters — share your thoughts with us. 📢
Find out how you can contribute ➡ bit.ly/4hKFtL7
#consultation #fireservice