👨‍🚒 Firefighter Ryan Witkowski and Watch Commander John Connell received Brave@Heart awards at a prestigious event in Edinburgh Castle last week. 🎖️ Read their inspiring stories of bravery in action below 👇

Really enjoyable couple of days with the WIOS (Western Isles, Orkney & Shetland) team in Kirkwall, great to finally meet face to face. Some really positive engagement and conversation.

Suicide has no type. It can affect anyone. Today, we're proud to launch the Fire Fighters Charity Crisis Line - 0300 373 0896 - which is here for any past or present member of UK FRS personnel experiencing thoughts of suicide. Find out more: ow.ly/OicR50Q2uKp

Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Iain Macleod urges everyone to have a safe #BonfireNight. The best way to enjoy 🎆fireworks is to go to an organised display → visit our website below for a list of events. #BonfireSafety

My current view at Achmore in Lewis…what a view, very visible with the naked eye! Amazing ❤️

Today marks #ArmisticeDay. A day to reflect on the sacrifices made by all those who died during two World Wars and subsequent conflicts. SFRS staff will join the country at 11am to pay our respects to all those who lost their lives. #LestWeForget #NeverForget

Absolutely fantastic effort, well done to all involved at Lerwick!

An amazing day with colleagues from Police Scotland, and the Coastguard, seeing the World UNESCO isles of St Kilda. A truly amazing place to visit, discussing how we could/would respond to any incidents on the island. 🏝️ ❤️

Testing Fred out on the River Lune today. Game changer for sure.

Most people will be slowing down for Christmas and for others starting shifts that may stay with them for life. There is support out there over the Christmas period. Please don't suffer in silence. #MentalHealthMatters #Christmas

We send best wishes for the festive period to all emergency service staff and volunteers. Thank you for being there to help those in need. Police Scotland Scottish Ambulance Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Scottish MR St Andrew's First Aid RNLI Red Cross Scotland HM Coastguard Scottish Flood Forum

Are you worried about a colleague or someone else? Our CLEAR steps provide some tips on opening the conversation. Check out here: lifelines.scot/im-worried-abo… Police Scotland Scottish Ambulance Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Scottish MR St Andrew's First Aid RNLI Red Cross Scotland HM Coastguard Scottish Flood Forum

🔍 Are you detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Our North Service Delivery Area is on the hunt for a Business Support Assistant to join our team in Inverness.* 🚒 *Applications from Kirkwall, Lerwick, Fort William or Invergordon will also be considered.

We are aware of an incident at Bayherivagh, Isle of Barra involving an area of grass and gorse which is alight. Operations Control colleagues were made aware of the fire at 2.30pm earlier today and sent two crews to the scene. (1/2)

Two firefighters who saved the life of a friend and colleague during a shinty match in Highland have been recognised for their heroic efforts. Read their incredible story below and learn more about the Community Action Team equipping more sports teams with life-saving skills.

16 yrs ago, I was diagnosed with a blood cancer for which the only potential cure was/is a stem cell transplant. I spoke to Anthony Nolan and had a rather unusual idea. Yesterday this happened 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 All thanks to the mighty Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Andy Watt and the best volunteers ever!!

There are a few car washes taking place tomorrow for Fire Fighters Charity. If you are in the area please pop along and support your local fire station and crew. 🚗🧽🪣💦 🚒Perth 🚒East Kilbride 🚒Newton Stewart 🚒Barrhead Perth Fire Station @scotfire_erri SFRS Lanarkshire EastKilbrideFire SFRS Dumfries & Galloway

Have your say, please take the time to fill in the survey, and hopefully help influence positive changes and modernisation to the Fire service in Scotland. 🚒👩🏻‍🚒

Fantastic joint exercise with the Barra Airport Personnel(HIAL), Police Scotland, the NHS & Scottish Ambulance Service & the Coastguard today. Lots of valuable learning & what can I say, what an unbelievable place to do our jobs! Big thanks to our volunteer casualties. 🚑🚓🚒🛩️🏖️

Another batch of new on-call firefighters joining stations in Harris&Lewis, next recruitment PSTs (Practical Selection Tests) are September for Task&Task Management (initial training) taking place in November all going well! Why not consider applying? 👨‍🚒🚒 welovestornoway.com/index.php/arti…