Scottish Fire and Rescue Service3 days agoFire service warns funding gap could mean cut of 500 firefighters The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service claims it is facing a £6m funding gap in the next financial year. 3 days ago19 Jan 2026Emergency services called after explosion at Rockstar North officesFire crews went to the building in Edinburgh at about 05:00 to deal with structural damage.19 Jan 202614 Jan 2026Emergency services lose out on extra funding in Scottish BudgetThe police, fire service and prison service had all asked for extra funding to strengthen their numbers and resources.14 Jan 20261 Sep 2025Locals feel 'unsafe' over plans to close fire stationMarionville fire station was built using RAAC which is susceptible to crumbling.1 Sep 20257 Jul 2025Fire service hero 'chuffed' to receive honourJim Burns Smith joined the Glasgow Fire Brigade in 1962 aged 20 and spent years battling major blazes across the city.7 Jul 20252 Jul 2025Councillor seeks clarity over house fire responseIt took nearly 50 minutes to get to the incident which destroyed two homes in Ballater.2 Jul 202525 Jun 2025Scottish fire service cuts could cost lives, says unionThe Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is proposing the closure of up to 13 stations and the permanent withdrawal of 10 appliances.25 Jun 202516 Jun 2025Dozens to be rehomed as fire flat faces demolitionThe deputy leader of Perth and Kinross Council says 50 families of varying sizes have been affected by the blaze. 16 Jun 202516 May 2025Firefighters put out blaze at Invergordon factoryCrews spent more than 28 hours battling the fire which broke out at the Balcas Energy plant.16 May 2025...
