⚠️An EXTREME wildfire warning is place across Inverness-shire and parts of northern Scotland today ⚠️

Much of the rest of Scotland still remains at VERY HIGH risk.

With high pressure conditions and tinder dry vegetation, please avoid using naked flames.

#WildfirePrevention

Little Alloweigh Frame alerted her mum to a fire within a neighbour's home 🔥 📱 🚒

The two-year-old was recently invited to her local fire station, in Lanark, for a special presentation 😊

What an amazing little girl! ❤️⬇️

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This week is #DeafAwarenessWeek , watch our British Sign Language (BSL) safety videos on YouTube:

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More info: firescotland.gov.uk/deaf-awareness/

🌞 Enjoying the warmer May sunshine? Remember, as we head outdoors, the risk of wildfires rises.

Let's keep our forests and landscapes safe.

More tips to prevent wildfires can be found ➡️ firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/wildf…

#WildfirePrevention

We want to be a modern, sustainable service that is ready for the challenges of Scotland’s future, while addressing issues across our ageing estate.

To achieve this there are changes we need to make.

Please complete this short survey and help to shape our #FireScotFuture 🚒 ⤵️

Pls share our channels to raise awareness for wildfire prevention:

🌲 Stay informed: Follow us for updates and safety tips.
🔥 Report any signs of wildfires immediately.
🚫 Practice fire safety: Extinguish campfires fully.
👥 Educate others: Together, we can prevent wildfires

We have a range of opportunities for People and Wellbeing professionals who can help us to drive forward our vision for a safer Scotland.

For more information and how to apply, visit our website.

We were delighted to attend the launch of Edinburgh Rising from the Ashes: 200 Years of the Scottish Fire Service at the Museum of Edinburgh.

Until September, you can view the @museumscotfire pop-up exhibition.

Find out more on our website: firescotland.gov.uk/news/rising-fr…

Several areas across Scotland should be aware of a yellow warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain today.

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💦 Well that's the last of our D&G spring National Car Washes finished in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity & the GATEHOUSE community have come up trumps!

Personnel raised a fantastic £661 & received an additional £500 for the charity.

What an amazing amount - thank you all so much! 🚒

We’ve been working alongside Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for 14 years, and they have now recruited over 20,000 people to the stem cell register, and 108 people going on to donate!
Today is #NationalFirefightersDay , so we wanted to shine a spotlight on the team, thanking them for all they do. 🧵

On Firefighters’ Memorial Day, Victims and Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown remembers the fallen and pays tribute to Scotland’s dedicated firefighters.

Today marks Firefighters Memorial Day, where we will honour firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

At midday, firefighters from across Scotland will mark the memorial day with a minute’s silence outside stations.

Read more here: firescotland.gov.uk/news/firefight…

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Assistant Chief Officer Andy Watt speaks about the importance of marking Firefighters Memorial Day.

Read more: firescotland.gov.uk/news/firefight…

⚠️ An EXTREME wildfire warning has been issued for North-West Scotland on Friday, 3 May.⚠️

Visitors and those living within this area should be extra cautious and think twice before using anything involving a naked flame outdoors.

More information ➡️ ow.ly/tLnO50Rv7TM

Well isn’t this nice! We are runners up for the Outstanding Team Award in the Women in the Fire Service UK Women in the Fire Service Awards 2024! wfs.org.uk/2024/05/01/wom…

As a service we have identified potential areas we could change to use our resources differently. 🚒

We're running an online survey to capture views of people across Scotland which will help to develop options for future public consultation.

We are delighted to have received a silver award for Employer of the Year at this year's #VeteranAwards .

We have received this award for attracting, employing and retaining ex-forces personnel and reservists.

Congratulations to all winners and those nominated.

⚠️ A VERY HIGH wildfire warning has been issued for south and west of Scotland ⚠️

The warning is in place on Wednesday, 24 April and Thursday, 25 April.

People who live within or enters the area should be extra cautious and avoid naked flame outdoors.