The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) handled almost 700 calls and attended 699 incidents across the country over the weekend during Storm Boelo. Of those incidents, 163 were weather-related.

12-year-old Riley Luke from Paisley lost four fingers following an incident involving a firework when he was just 8-years-old. Ahead of Bonfire Night, Riley’s warning others of the dangers of ...

Updates and new displays will be added to this page as soon as we have the information. Where possible, attend an organised display. It is safer and will be far more impressive to look at. We may ...

What are Lithium-ion batteries? Lithium-ion batteries are found in lots of household items. These include mobile phones, laptops, and vapes as well as larger products like e-bikes, e-scooters and ...

The law on fire and smoke alarms has changed. All Scottish homes will need to have interlinked alarms as of February 2022. Following the Grenfell Tower fire in London in 2017, legislation was ...

We are seeking the views of our dutyholders who have engaged with our Protection Officers. Complete our short questionnaire and help us assess your experience to help us improve areas like consistency ...

Living in a high-rise doesn’t make you more at risk of fire than other homes. Living in a high-rise building comes with unique safety considerations. This page provides practical advice to help you ...

What is a safety zone? If you live in a rural area, a wildfire safety zone is one of your best defences. A simple cleared buffer around your home can make a huge difference. It's a strip of land where ...

When Scotland is at high threat of wildfires, we alert the public and partners through social media and this website. This will detail the areas across Scotland most likely to be affected. In ...

Raising awareness of the serious dangers associated with fireworks and bonfires is important to us. To help teachers, youth workers and those who run a local community group, we have created a set of ...