Scottish Fire & Rescue Service

Yellow warnings are also in place for wider areas of Scotland until 11.59pm on Saturday.

Strong winds could lead to some disruption across the country with fallen debris, trees and the possibility of power cuts.

For regular updates on Storm Amy please visit the Met Office website

⚠️ Amber Weather Warning ⚠️

The Met Office has released an amber weather warning for wind for parts of northern and western Scotland due to Storm Amy.

The warning is in place from 5pm on Friday (tomorrow) and lasting until 9am on Saturday.

#AmberWeatherWarning #Scottishfirerescueservice #stayinside

Behind our on call firefighters there is often a network that makes their role possibleBehind our on call firefighters there is often a network that makes their role possible.

Read more on our website:

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#WEARESFRS #Scotland #ScottishFireAndRescue #Celebrate

Aviemore Community Fire Station has held its first 'Behind the Pager' event to celebrate on call firefighters 🚒

The event brought together firefighters, families and employers to say thank you for their contributions in helping to keep their communities safe

#FireAndRescue #BehindThePager

Everyone who wishes to attend should book a place in advance. You can confirm your attendance by emailing SFRS.PublicInvolvement@firescotland.gov.uk

As part of our Service Delivery Review, we are holding a series of public consultation meetings to capture the views of communities across Scotland.

💻 An online meeting will take place today (Wednesday, 3 September) from 6.30-7.30pm to gather views about Methil, Fife.

As the public meetings are expected to be popular, we would advise everyone who wishes to attend to book a place in advance

You can confirm your attendance by emailing

SFRS.PublicInvolvement@firescotland.gov.uk

#Scotland #WeAreSFRS #Review #YourVoiceMatters

Read More About Jamie's Story ⬇️

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After 14 years in the Army, Jamie Cougan was ready for a new challenge, but one that still made a difference.

Now he’s a firefighter with Falkirk Community Fire Station,

Thinking about life after the forces? Discover how your skills can transfer to a career that matters

#WeAreSFRS #SFRScareer

A trio of North East businesses have been thanked for helping support on call firefighters who protect their communities

The Aberdeenshire-based firms employ on call firefighters and support them to respond to emergencies 🚒

Find out more below ⬇️

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#WeAreSFRS #Scotland

Crew Commander Gary Carroll and Station Commander Gavin Brown have received the Humanitarian Medal for their role in the UK International Search and Rescue🎖

The award was presented to those who have played a crucial role in His Majesty's response to humanitarian crises 🚒

🔖 #WeAreSFRS #Scotland

🔥Wildfire warning reminder🔥
Central and Eastern areas of Scotland remain at a very high risk for wildfire

🔥 We urge everyone to avoid using naked flames.

🚒 Let’s protect our landscapes, communities, and emergency responders

📫 Share this post to help spread the word

🔖 #SFRS #Scotland #Wildfires

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We are currently in attendance at a large fire within a quarry in Lossiemouth

Seven fire appliances are in attendance at the Sunbank Quarry

Avoid the area as far as possible and, if you live locally, keep windows and doors closed for the time being

#Scotland #SFRS

🔥 Extreme wildfire risk across Scotland 🔥

A extreme wildfire warning is in place across Scotland from Friday, 11 July, until Monday, 14 July.

For More information, visit our website

#SFRS #Scotland #wildfire #Extreme

🚒 It’s time to have your say on our Service Delivery Review.

We have analysed the changes affecting Scotland for years and we now have a list of 23 potential options for change.

Visit our website to complete the survey or find out where your nearest public meeting is.

#SFRS #scotland #fireservice

⚠️ Smoke warning due to wildfire ⚠️

We urge residents in the Grantown-on-Spey, Carrbridge, Aviemore, and Cairngorms areas to ensure their windows and doors are closed to prevent smoke from entering.

👉 Find out where and when your nearest meeting is: www.firescotland.gov.uk/service-deli...

🚒 We are running a public consultation on 23 options for change involving more than 30 fire stations across Scotland.

The operational model of the Service has remained largely unchanged for years. This review will look at matching our resources to operational risk and demand.

As part of Doddie’s Lions Challenge, George joined 50 other riders to raise funds and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease (MND), in honour of the late Doddie Weir.

Check out George’s fundraising page ➡ bit.ly/4jM24aL

Doddie’s Lios Challenge website ➡ bit.ly/4mWYaPb

#CycleChallenge

This Sunday, Firefighter George Gourlie of Peterhead Community Fire Station will undertake an incredible challenge, a 555-mile cycle around Ireland in five days.

Firefighters in Ayrshire are highlighting the dangers of entering derelict buildings and setting fires.

The area has seen a number of these types of incidents which are a needless drain on resources and dangerous.

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Firefighters are currently attending to a derelict building fire on Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh.

As a precaution, members of the public are being asked to avoid the area and those who live nearby are advised to close windows and doors due to the smoke in the vicinity.

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🔥 Wildfire Warning – Scotland 🔥 High to extreme warning until 12 May. 🚨 A recent wildfire at Stac Pollaidh highlights the risks. 🌿 Enjoy Scotland’s outdoors: ✅ Pack a picnic, avoid BBQs & campfires ✅ Don’t discard cigarettes or litter. Every action counts! Please share! 📢

Pictured are Maggie Field (vaccination nurse) and Station Commander Douglas McCauley at the first vaccination clinic at Aboyne Fire Station.

Teams from NHS Grampian and Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership are delivering the COVID-19 spring vaccination programme at community fire stations, in an innovative partnership with @scottishfirerescue.bsky.social. Read the full news release at: www.nhsgrampian.org/news/2025/ap...

He became the charity partnership's 120th donor when he donated his stem cells.

Guy said: “When I got the call to say I was a match, I was excited, it was a wonderful email to receive. The chance to help someone is an incredible feeling!"

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Our charity partnership with Anthony Nolan has reached it's 120th donor,

Guy Hunter signed up to the charity's stem cell register after seeing a presentation at Gordonstoun He was found to be a match for someone in need of a lifesaving transplant and he became the charity partnership's 120th donor

That is so good to hear! We'll be sure to pass this positive feedback forward, We're so happy you've got your next trips planned and are looking forward to seeing how your next trip goes!

#SFRS

We're so glad you enjoyed your trip! Thankyou for sharing 😊

🪫Batteries should never be placed in household waste.

If they get damaged they can cause a fire.

Check with your local authority for recycling guidelines.

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#RecycleSafely #SFRS #FirePrevention

A Group Commander from Lanarkshire will be taking on the London Marathon at the end of the month for Whizz Kidz, after being inspired by his sister.

David’s sister has been a wheelchair user her entire life, and has relied on access to specialist wheelchairs and equipment.

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