Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
national fire and rescue service of Scotland
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 50
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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The Scottish Government announced a support package on August 6th, while the fire service confirmed they had cleared the Nethy Bridge area.Some support6 reports
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Emergency services, including Police Scotland, the Scottish Government, and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, are coordinating a response to a major incident, amid criticism of the government's slow declaration process.Well supported15 reports3 developments inside
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Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service unveiled joint plans following a meeting in Dumbarton.Some support1 report
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The Scottish Government and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are dealing with under-resourcing due to a cycle of cuts.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service responded to a grass fire that broke out at Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park.Well supported24 reports1 development inside
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A large wildfire incident is underway in Cairngorms National Park, prompting precautionary measures and response from local services.Well supported26 reports4 developments inside
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The Scottish Government is monitoring the wildfire situation in Glenmore Forest Park and coordinating the national response to the blaze.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Police Scotland vows a full investigation into a suspected arson incident involving a tenement fire in Glasgow.Some support2 reports
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NatureScot and the Scottish Government are implementing licensing policies for land use and advising on wildfire risk management.Well supported5 reports5 developments inside
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Fire service deployed resources to contain a wildfire in Scotland, with Neil Gray commenting on the containment efforts.Well supported7 reports
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SFRS fought a wildfire in Cairngorms National Park and handed the affected area over to RSPB.Some support2 reports
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Shared responsibility for public land management and wildfire response.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is collaborating with the RSPB organization to manage the ongoing wildfire response.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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SFRS requested military aerial support from the MoD while Audit Scotland began examining procurement failures within the service.Some support1 report
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Wildfires are currently active across Scotland, with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service leading the operational response while the First Minister addresses funding and resource issues.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is responding to a major wildfire incident in East Lothian, specifically involving the area of Musselburgh.Some support3 reports
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A major wildfire incident is occurring in Glenmore Forest Park, with water being pumped from Loch Morlich to support operations.Well supported18 reports2 developments inside
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Michael Humphreys led the journey to Ryvoan Bothy and served as wildfire tactical commander on July 29, 2026.Some support1 report
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Crews are battling a blaze at Arthur's Seat and tackling a wildfire at Glenmore in Scotland.Well supported3 reports
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SatVu, led by CEO Anthony Baker, is providing decision-grade thermal intelligence to first responders during the ongoing crisis.Some support1 report
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Thurso services mobilized to assist in the major Cairngorms wildfire incident.Some support2 reports
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A major wildfire incident is underway in Scotland, requiring coordinated responses from emergency services, including Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Smoke drift impacts residents and businesses in Aberdeenshire, requiring the operational deployment of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.Some support1 report
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The board of governors is managing the rebuilding costs following the 2018 fire at the Glasgow School of Art, while the fire service continues its investigation.Some support1 report
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Fire services respond to a fire in Edinburgh while high wildfire risk is noted across Eastern Scotland and the Central Highlands.Some support2 reports
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service responds to fires in the city of Edinburgh.Well supported5 reports
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Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service responded to a grass fire that broke out at Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park.Some support2 reports
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Michael Humphreys has been appointed as deputy assistant chief officer.Some support2 reports
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Fire units were deployed in Inverness to contain a fire, while the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service faces scrutiny over resource claims.Some support5 reports
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is keeping a wildfire under control in Scotland, with updates provided by Jenny Gilruth.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Services are coordinating efforts and private land managers are vital to wildfire fighting in Scotland.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is developing a Shetland-specific asset management plan, addressing fire station condition issues.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Events traced to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, step by step, newest first- Scottish Fire and Rescue Service may face resource constraints amid budget risksScottish Fire and Rescue Service may face resource constraints amid Scottish Government's financial risksPossible
- Westminster budget cuts may threaten Scottish Fire and Rescue Service fundingReduced funding from the Scottish Government due to Westminster's budget cuts may impact the operational capacity of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.Possible
- Flooding and storm damage may increase Scottish Fire and Rescue Service operationsIncreased operational demands may strain Scottish Fire and Rescue Service resourcesLikely
- New wildfire powers could change Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's roleScottish Fire and Rescue Service may face new enforcement powers for wildfire offencesLikely
Around Scottish Fire and Rescue Service this week
News at the entities that move Scottish Fire and Rescue Service most-
Scottish Government StructuralThe Scottish Government committed a £20m bailout for a new venue project that will collaborate with a historic London venue.Moves Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
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John Swinney OperationalJohn Swinney made accusations against Thomas Kerr following the expression of Kerr's views.Moves Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
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Scotland StructuralThe Senedd narrowly rejected the motion to remain in the UK, setting equality with Scotland as the minimum goal. Andy Burnham ruled out referendum powers for the Welsh government.Moves Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
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Andy Burnham StructuralAndy Burnham and Yvette Cooper announced plans to bolster the National Health Service.Moves Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
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Ministry of Defence OperationalMinistry of Defence reclassifies stations and NCC personnel benefit from a new policy shift in India.Moves Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
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Inverness OperationalMicky Modelle is featured in the festival lineup in Inverness.Moves Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Connections
The 39 strongest of 50, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Police Scotland Operational
Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service actively coordinate joint operational responses to major public safety incidents.
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Scottish Government Structural
The Scottish Government provides mandate, oversight, and resources to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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Glenmore Operational
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service actively manages wildfire emergencies and access restrictions within the Glenmore area.
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Glenmore Forest Park Operational
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is actively deployed in Glenmore Forest Park to manage a major wildfire incident.
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Michael Humphreys Structural
Michael Humphreys holds the senior position of Deputy Assistant Chief Officer within the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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John Swinney Operational
Swinney provides political leadership, direction, and oversight for the multi-agency response, receiving operational updates from the SFRS.
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Ministry of Defence Operational
The Ministry of Defence provides specialist military aerial support to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service upon request.
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Scotland Structural
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service operates as the national service within the geographical jurisdiction of Scotland, primarily managing wildfire incidents.
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Glenmore Forest Park Operational
The fire service is actively managing a wildfire response within the boundaries of the Glenmore Forest Park.
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Jim Fairlie Operational
The Minister engages in operational coordination with SFRS leadership to manage responses to major incidents like wildfires.
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Michael Humphreys Structural
Michael Humphreys is an officer employed by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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Loch Morlich Structural
Loch Morlich provides water as a functional resource to support the firefighting operations of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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Andy Burnham Structural
The First Minister holds political responsibility for the funding, resources, and operational status of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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Neil Gray Operational
Neil Gray provides expert commentary and defends operational requirements of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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Inverness Operational
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service operates within the geographical context of Inverness to respond to incidents like fires.
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Glasgow School of Art Transactional
The fire service conducted an investigation into the major fire incident that occurred at the premises of the school.
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MILES Operational
MILES actively coordinates fire response efforts provided by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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Aberdeenshire Shared context
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service operates within the geographical jurisdiction of Aberdeenshire, responding to incidents and impacting local residents.
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NatureScot Operational
NatureScot and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service share responsibility for public land management and wildfire response.
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Charles Operational
Volunteers from both entities participated in the response to the Cairngorms wildfire.
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East Lothian Operational
The two entities interact functionally when the service responds to major incidents within the geographical area.
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Audit Scotland Structural
Audit Scotland is formally examining procurement failures within the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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Aberdeen Operational
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issues warnings to residents in Aberdeen regarding wildfire smoke.
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Thurso Operational
The two entities are functionally linked through the mobilization of the service to assist during a major wildfire event in the Cairngorms area.
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Lairg Structural
Lairg functions as the operational base or a key location from which the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service units deploy.
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Scottish Ambulance Service Operational
The two government agencies actively cooperate in response to ongoing emergency situations.
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Invergordon Shared context
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service units operate within the jurisdiction of Invergordon.
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Thomas Mortimer Structural
Thomas Mortimer served as a wildfire tactical commander for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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Central Highlands Shared context
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service operates and monitors wildfire risk within the Central Highlands region.
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BT Business Structural
BT Business provides connectivity services to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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Edinburgh Shared context
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service operates within the geographical jurisdiction of Edinburgh, responding to local incidents.
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Jenny Gilruth Operational
Jenny Gilruth receives operational updates regarding fire status from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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Dingwall Shared context
Dingwall is a locality where the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service operates and deploys personnel.
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Holyrood Park Operational
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service operates within the boundaries of Holyrood Park, as evidenced by a fire response incident.
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Musselburgh Shared context
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service operates within the geographical jurisdiction of Musselburgh, responding to local incidents.
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Rachel Reeves Operational
Rachel Reeves' policy influence, specifically regarding NICs, increases the operational costs of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
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Glasgow Shared context
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service operates within the geographical context of Glasgow.
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Abernethy Operational
Abernethy provides operational support to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in wildfire response efforts.
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Paisley Shared context
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service operates within the jurisdiction of Paisley, responding to local incidents.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
1 eventShow 3 earlier months
August 2026
6 events- The Scottish Government announced a support package on August 6th, while the fire service confirmed they had cleared the Nethy Bridge area.
- The Scottish Government and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are dealing with under-resourcing due to a cycle of cuts.
- SFRS fought a wildfire in Cairngorms National Park and handed the affected area over to RSPB.
- The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is collaborating with the RSPB organization to manage the ongoing wildfire response.
- SFRS requested military aerial support from the MoD while Audit Scotland began examining procurement failures within the service.
- The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is responding to a major wildfire incident in East Lothian, specifically involving the area of Musselburgh.
July 2026
20 events- Emergency services, including Police Scotland, the Scottish Government, and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, are coordinating a response to a major incident, amid criticism of the government's slow declaration process.
- A large wildfire incident is underway in Cairngorms National Park, prompting precautionary measures and response from local services.
- The Scottish Government is monitoring the wildfire situation in Glenmore Forest Park and coordinating the national response to the blaze.
- Fire service deployed resources to contain a wildfire in Scotland, with Neil Gray commenting on the containment efforts.
- Shared responsibility for public land management and wildfire response.
- Wildfires are currently active across Scotland, with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service leading the operational response while the First Minister addresses funding and resource issues.
- A major wildfire incident is occurring in Glenmore Forest Park, with water being pumped from Loch Morlich to support operations.
- Michael Humphreys led the journey to Ryvoan Bothy and served as wildfire tactical commander on July 29, 2026.
- Crews are battling a blaze at Arthur's Seat and tackling a wildfire at Glenmore in Scotland.
- SatVu, led by CEO Anthony Baker, is providing decision-grade thermal intelligence to first responders during the ongoing crisis.
- Thurso services mobilized to assist in the major Cairngorms wildfire incident.
- A major wildfire incident is underway in Scotland, requiring coordinated responses from emergency services, including Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
- Smoke drift impacts residents and businesses in Aberdeenshire, requiring the operational deployment of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
- The board of governors is managing the rebuilding costs following the 2018 fire at the Glasgow School of Art, while the fire service continues its investigation.
- Fire services respond to a fire in Edinburgh while high wildfire risk is noted across Eastern Scotland and the Central Highlands.
- Scottish Fire and Rescue Service responds to fires in the city of Edinburgh.
- Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service responded to a grass fire that broke out at Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park.
- Michael Humphreys has been appointed as deputy assistant chief officer.
- Fire units were deployed in Inverness to contain a fire, while the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service faces scrutiny over resource claims.
- The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is keeping a wildfire under control in Scotland, with updates provided by Jenny Gilruth.
June 2026
4 events- Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service responded to a grass fire that broke out at Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park.
- NatureScot and the Scottish Government are implementing licensing policies for land use and advising on wildfire risk management.
- Services are coordinating efforts and private land managers are vital to wildfire fighting in Scotland.
- The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is developing a Shetland-specific asset management plan, addressing fire station condition issues.