Scottish Fire & Rescue Service

We can all play a part in preventing dangerous wildfires. How dangerous? We’ve enhanced this image to show you the potential devastation wildfire can cause. Avoid lighting a fire outdoors during wildfire high-risk periods or when a wildfire danger assessment is in place for your area. Remember, there’s no such thing as a harmless fire. An unattended campfire or discarded cigarette can destroy hectares of land and wildlife habitat. Land managers and farmers can carry out controlled burning during muirburn season which runs until 15 April, and they should follow established guidelines. Visit our website to learn more about wildfire prevention and how to report a wildfire. #NoHarmlessFires (content is AI-enhanced to illustrate the impact of wildfire)

Keep you and your neighbours safe. We are sharing practical fire safety reminders to support residents living in their high-rise homes. Follow simple safety tips to prevent fires and know what to do in an emergency. Shared safety awareness can help keep your building safe. Head to the link in our bio for more. #HighRiseSafe

We stand together to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) and reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, respect and equality for everyone. We continue to build a workplace and community where everyone feels safe, valued and supported. #IDAHOBIT #may17

👷🏻Progress Update - Perth Training Centre👷🏻 Work is still being carried out at Perth Training Centre to provide state-of-the-art training and fire contaminant control facilities. The completed project will see a Compartment Fire Behaviour Training (CFBT) facility in Perth, replacing the current obsolete Hot Fire Training Unit with a facility which simulates real fires crews would respond to. With the project due to be completed this summer, SFRS colleagues were taken on a site visit to see the progress which has been made.

⚠️ Fire at a landfill site near Ladybank, Fife ⚠️ Four appliances and one height vehicle remain at the scene of a fire at a landfill site near Ladybank, Fife. Due to smoke in the area, if you live nearby, please close your windows and doors as a precaution. There are no reported casualties, and crews remain at the scene. [posted at 5.45pm on Thursday, 14 May]

Join us at East Kilbride Community Fire Station for our charity plant sale 🌱 The event takes place this Saturday, 16 May, from 9am to 4pm to help raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity and local charities. Come along to enjoy face painting, bouncy castles and fire engines on display. The plant sale has been running for around 40 years and has raised £100,000 for charity. It’s a great day out for families, plant lovers and anyone who wants to support their local community.

This week is National Hoarding Awareness Week. If you, or someone you know, is affected by extreme clutter or hoarding disorder, you can contact us for a free Home Fire Safety Visit. More information is available on our website.

🔥 We maintain a high level of readiness to deal with wildfires across Scotland 🚒 We do this through: ✅ Investment in wildfire equipment ✅ Specialised wildfire training ✅ Strong partnerships and community engagement Our capability to tackle wildfires has never been stronger, but preventing wildfires is everyone's responsibility. Do your part to help us keep Scotland safe. Remember, there's no such thing as a 'harmless' fire. #noharmlessfires

Paddleboarding can be a fun water sports activity during the summer – but only if carried out safely. Even strong swimmers can be at risk of cold water shock. If you are paddleboarding, it is important to ensure your safety while taking part in activities. -Always wear a buoyancy aid -Dress for the water, not the air -Attach a leash to stay connected to the board If you fall in, float to live. If you see someone in the water who needs help, don’t enter the water - immediately call 999.

A £23,000 programme of welfare improvements has been completed at the SFRS Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd Dundee Airport Training Site. The upgrades include improved changing areas, a designated fire‑kit disrobe space, a warm‑water decontamination sink and a protective canopy to support safe training in all weather. These improvements strengthen the site’s compliance and enhance safety for SFRS personnel, as well as benefitting HIAL firefighters who rely on the facility for core operational training. Read more on our website, linked in our bio.

[UPDATED AT 11.35AM ON FRIDAY, 8 MAY] Two fire appliances and additional resources remain at the scene while crews continue to dampen down hotspots. Nearby residents no longer need to keep windows and doors closed, however road restrictions in the area remain in place. [UPDATED AT 8AM ON FRIDAY, 8 MAY] Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire on Baronald Street in Rutherglen. At its height, Operations Control mobilised 22 fire appliances and additional resources to the scene of a fire affecting the basement of a commercial property within a four storey tenement building. Four fire appliances and additional resources remain at the scene. Nearby residents no longer need to keep windows and doors closed, however road restrictions in the area remain in place. [Updated at 11.10pm on Thursday, 7 May] Firefighters remain at the scene of a fire on Baronald Street in Rutherglen. We were alerted at 6.19pm on Thursday, 7 May, to reports of a building fire. Operations Control have mobilised 22 fire appliances and additional resources to the scene of the fire which is affecting the basement of a commercial property within a four storey tenement building. Nearby residents are asked to continue keeping windows and doors closed as a precautionary measure, and people are asked to stay clear of the area. [Posted at 9.15pm on Thursday, 7 May] Over 100 firefighters are currently tackling a fire on Baronald Street in Rutherglen. We were alerted at 6.19pm on Thursday, 7 May, to reports of a building fire. Operations Control have mobilised 22 fire appliances and additional resources to the scene of the fire which is affecting a commercial building. Crews remain at the scene. Nearby residents are asked to close windows and doors as a precautionary measure, and people are asked to stay clear of the area.

Did you know cold water shock can happen to anyone, even during the warmer months? It happens when your body enters water which is below 15°C. While the air temperature may be warmer than this, the water can still be extremely cold. Cold water can cause: -An involuntary gasp -Rapid breathing -Panic and loss of control It could be fatal. If you see someone in the water who needs help, don’t enter the water - immediately call 999.