As part of #WorldDrowningPrevention Day, an open day dedicated to water safety was held last month with our partners to raise awareness of water safety and the Water Safety Code. Remember that water is still very cold, even on warm days. #WaterSafety

First Minister John Swinney has held further talks with Police Scotland to receive a further update on preparedness should any disorder emerge in Scotland over the weekend. ➡️ gov.scot/news/first-min…

Helping to protect local communities is why Area Commander Marc Pincombe joined the Service 29 years ago after completing a job application in his local newspaper. In his new role he will oversee Mid Lothian, East Lothian and Scottish Borders.

Area Commander Ross Robison marks a 20-year milestone this week as he takes the helm as our new Local Senior Officer for Falkirk in West Lothian. He will oversee 11 community fire stations across the two local authority areas. Read more ow.ly/80JL50SYFE5

📺 This year marks 200 years of Scottish fire services 🚒 Watch our Visit Experience Team Leader, Quonya Huff explain more about some of the history and heritage on display at our museum in Edinburgh. #200SFRS

⚠️Incident⚠️ We're at the scene of a fire at a landfill site near Airdrie. Residents nearby and those who can smell smoke are advised to keep windows and doors shut. If travelling through smoke, motorists should keep windows and air vents closed and turn off air conditioning.

Western Scotland will see the largest rainfall accumulations this week💦 The heaviest and most persistent rain will be during Wednesday and Thursday, with up to 150 mm possible over the mountains❗ A warning is in place with flooding and travel disruption possible⚠️

Coupar Angus Community Fire Station looks 'blooming' brilliant courtesy of the Coupar Angus Pride of Place volunteering group 🌺 ⛑️ Old and unusable fire helmets filled with flowers have replaced ordinary hanging baskets outside the station and have become a local talking point!

⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Rain across southern parts of Scotland Thursday 2100 – Friday 0900 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

The Scottish Fire Brigades Heritage Trust is hosting a gala concert featuring The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland to celebrate 200 years of Scottish Fire and Rescue Services. All proceeds to the Army Benevolent Fund and the trust - find out more 👉 ow.ly/JMyO50T3YS7 #200SFRS

📺 Our Tales from a Firefighter series focuses on some of the career stories from colleagues. In this video, Thomas Martin recalls his first day, an incident where a floor narrowly missed him and his time at the North East Scotland Fire Heritage Trust 🚒

52 years ago today, Glasgow lost seven brave firefighters in the Kilbirnie Street fire. We honoured their memory with a wreath-laying ceremony at Glasgow Necropolis. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

⚠️Yellow weather warning issued⚠️ Heavy rain across parts of southwest Scotland Tuesday 0300 - 1900 Latest info👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

Our Firefighter Control are the first person you speak to when calling 999 for emergency support. Recruitment for Firefighter Control staff across our sites in Johnstone, Dundee, and Edinburgh will open soon. #WeAreSFRS #FirefighterControl

🚒 Firefighters training at Cambuslang in South Lanarkshire met with Minister for Victims and Community Safety, Siobhian Brown MSP, who was there to find out more about a new training strategy to support staff skills to protect communities. Read more here: ow.ly/FMxg50T7Irr

Can you solve CivTech's challenge? 💡 #CivTechRound10 is now OPEN. Closing date for submissions is midday 10 September. Read how you can get involved and make an impact. civtech.scot/civtech-10-cha…

Our Firefighter Control staff play a vital role in supporting and coordinating emergency incidents across Scotland. Recruitment for our Operations Control sites in Johnstone, Dundee, and Edinburgh is open on Tuesday, 3 September. #WeAreSFRS #FirefigtherControl

Our thoughts remain with those affected by the truly tragic events of the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017. We have received the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report and will take time to fully consider and reflect on its findings and recommendations. ow.ly/u7t950TfrJx

Today we were privileged to form a Guard of Honour for Crew Commander Mark McCuish, joining his family and friends, as he made his final journey. A fitting tribute to a friend and colleague; one who will be missed by so many.