Today marks the 65th anniversary of the Cheapside Street Fire, where 14 men of the Glasgow Fire Service and 5 from the Glasgow Salvage Corp were killed, fighting a fire in a whisky bond. We will remember them 🙏 Firefighters Memorial

On Firefighters Memorial Day, we remember those who have given their lives in the line of duty. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🙏

Today we published our thematic inspection report “Organisational Culture in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - Volume 1”. The report can be viewed at :- hmfsi.scot/media/ls3edqhz…

Today we published the third in a series of Service Delivery Area (SDA) Inspection reports. This report considers performance within the North SDA of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and makes a number of recommendations as well as highlighting areas of good practice. hmfsi.scot/publications/i…

Inspection Support Manager at HMFSI Scotland. Don’t miss your chance to apply for this exciting opportunity. For further information, or an informal chat, contact Robert Scott …asfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat…

HMICS is looking for new Associate Inspectors to help us ‘Improve Policing Across Scotland’. We want to hear from candidates with a broad range of skills and experience – from within or outwith policing. Visit our website or click the link below for further details.

Today the thoughts and prayers of the team at HMFSI are with the family and friends of Martyn Sadler, of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue and London Fire Brigade, who sadly lost his life in the line of duty. May he rest in peace.

Inspection Support Manager at HMFSI Scotland. Don’t miss your chance to apply for this exciting opportunity. Deadline for applications is 20 August 2025 at 23:59 For further information, or an informal chat, contact Robert Scott …asfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat…

Assistant Inspector Graeme Fraser of HMFSI had the honour of laying a wreath at this years Firefighters Memorial Annual Service of Remembrance #Honoured #Remembered

Today we pause to remember those who lost their lives, and all those affected by the events of 11 September 2001. We particularly remember our colleagues from FDNY who paid such a heavy price in pursuit of their heroic efforts. #NeverForget911 #343

Our inspection of Operational Assurance arrangements in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has concluded and the Inspection Report is now available on our website. hmfsi.scot/publications/i…

Assistant Inspector Graeme Fraser of HM Fire Service Inspectorate had the honour of laying a wreath at today’s Remembrance Service in Edinburgh this morning. 🌺

Today we bid farewell to Assistant Inspector Brian McKenzie who is retiring after almost 60 years of Service within the Fire and Rescue sector. Thank you for all you have done for HMFSI and for the people of Scotland. HMFSI

Congratulations to colleagues from the emergency services honoured in the New Years Honours 2026. Particular congratulations to Chief Officer Stuart Stevens, Firefighter Alex Muir and Dr Kirsty Darwent of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. HMFSI Chair Kirsty Darwent

Assistant Inspector at HMFSI Scotland. Don’t miss the chance to apply for this exciting opportunity. Deadline for applications is Monday 09 February 2026. For further information, or an informal chat, contact Robert Scott …asfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat…

Today I had the great pleasure to present Lynn Murray, a key member of the team at HMFSI with her long service certificate to commemorate 20 years of service within the Fire Service Inspectorate. #commitment #publicservice