Scottish Fire and Rescue Service4 days agoHelicopters to be put on standby when wildfire risk is highThe justice secretary says aerial water bombing was a key part of the effort to extinguish a large fire in the Cairngorms.4 days ago24 Aug 2026Scotland's fire chief calls for better wildfire planning to 'protect lives'Chief fire officer Stuart Stevens said wildfires cannot be addressed through emergency response alone.24 Aug 20264 Jul 2026Three Scottish firefighters help earthquake rescue efforts in VenezuelaThree firefighters from Scotland are part of a UK wide team working with firefighters from around the world.4 Jul 20264 Jul 2026Scottish firefighters help earthquake rescue efforts in VenezuelaGavin Brown, Ian Hodgson and Brian Richards travelled to South America after the twin earthquakes struck on 24 June.4 Jul 202623 Jun 2026Scottish fire stations' shake-up following major reviewTwo new stations will be built and seven will close following the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service review.23 Jun 20261 Jun 2026Fire crews in 11-hour rescue of cow from underground ice houseThey managed to get the 500kg (1,100lb) heifer safely back to her farm largely unscathed.1 Jun 202629 May 2026Wildfire tackled in Pentland Hills but 'high risk' warning liftedA change to the weather forecast means a warning of wildfires in parts of the country has been rescinded.29 May 202620 May 2026Spikes in air pollution recorded near landfill fire siteAn air quality expert says people with lung conditions should take precautions like closing windows.20 May 202618 May 2026Firefighting at landfill site to continue 'for some time'Crews have spent a sixth day tackling the blaze at the site near Ladybank in Fife. 18 May 2026...
