Scotland’s fire service is in crisis, warns union

The Fire Brigades' Union said the public are at greater risk due to loss of firefighters and appliances and increased response times.

There’s a warning from the Fire Brigades’ Union that the fire service in Scotland is in crisis.

The union says a loss of firefighters, appliances and increased response times means a greater risk to public safety.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are currently running a review which could see some stations close.

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Last updated Dec 3rd, 2025 at 19:15

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