With strong winds across Scotland predicted for Friday take extra care if you are driving.

Today, hundreds of firefighters from across Scotland will join the family and friends of Barry Martin in paying tribute at his funeral service to be held at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. We have information for those who wish to pay their respects available on our website.

Firefighters are lining The Royal Mile awaiting the funeral cortège of their colleague Barry Martin

We're recruiting On Call Firefighters in Lanarkshire. Online info session➡️Thurs 23rd Feb 7pm. If you'd like to know more about the role and/or would like to join the session, please email [email protected] with the station area you live in and we'll be in touch

RECRUITING NOW! 🚒🔥👨‍🚒👩‍🚒 If you are interested in becoming an On Call Firefighter message the page or pop into Shotts Community Fire Station on Tuesday evening between 1900 and 2200hrs. DON'T JUST LIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY PROTECT IT !🚒🔥👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

Avoid overfilling your washing machine or tumble dryer – it could help you avoid a fire. Don’t leave these appliances, or dishwashers, on when you are out or asleep. More info: rb.gy/fkomrh

Come along on 22nd April to learn all about water safety from ourselves, plus Police Scotland Lanarkshire SAMH @BTPWestScot Open Water Rescue 🚒🛟🚤🚓 Drumpellier Park 11am - 2.30pm. A fun and interactive day for all the family 😀

The countdown is on... From 1 July 2023, we will stop attending automatic fire alarm call outs to commercial businesses unless a fire has been confirmed. Learn how your business can get prepared: ow.ly/2aco50Nq5e0 #ReducingFalseAlarms #ScottishBusinesses

Today we visited Stane Primary & Nursery Class and spoke to the pupils about fire safety and the role of a firefighter. The pupils then had a look around the Fire engine and asked some very good questions.

5 Firefighters, 3 peaks, 11,000ft and only 24 hours! Can Motherwell Amber Watch complete the challenge for the Fire Fighters Charity ? justgiving.com/page/robert-co…

As a Community Fire Station we are here to support our Community and our neighbours. Demi is a young local girl who is seriously unwell at present. Keep Fighting Demi you are in the thoughts and prayers of everyone at Shotts Fire station and SFRS.

This week we have been out carrying out Bonfire night talks at St. Patrick's Shotts, Allanton Primary and Nursery Class & Stane Primary & Nursery Class We have been discussing the dangers of Bonfire night and how to stay say on Bonfire night. We had some brilliant discussions and we were asked lots of good questions.