UPDATED: Emergency crews called to farm fire
Fire crews from Lerwick and Scalloway are on their way to the scene of an apparent farm fire in the “Burra area”.
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School pupils sign up to become potential lifesavers after fire service visit
Over 100 school kids from the Anderson High School have signed up as potential lifesavers after hearing of a partnership between the Scottish Fire and
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Combined fire and ambulance station officially unveiled
The combined fire and ambulance station in Lerwick – the first of its kind in Scotland – was given its official unveiling on Monday.
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UPDATED: House catches fire in Levenwick
A house caught fire in the South Mainland during the early hours of yesterday morning.
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Fair Isle Bird Observatory destroyed by fire
The well-loved Fair Isle Bird Observatory was destroyed by fire on Sunday. Firefighters worked through the day on Sunday to bring the blaze under control….
READ FULL STORYFire fighters flown to Fair Isle blaze
Fire fighters are tackling a blaze which has broken out at the Fair Isle Bird Observatory. Reports of the fire were received at around midday,…
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Police name victim of Burns Lane fire in Lerwick
The police have officially named the man who died in a fire in Lerwick last month as town resident Ross Grant, 48.
READ FULL STORYOne person dies in house fire in Lerwick’s Burns Lane
One person, thought to be a man, is now understood to have died in the blaze in a Lerwick house early on Sunday morning.
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“Ambitious” 10-year plan hopes to improve outcomes for all
An “ambitious” 10-year plan which aims to improve the lives of every Shetland resident was launched on Tuesday. The Shetland Partnership Plan 2018 – 2028…
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Emergency services to share HQ
Ambulance and fire crews are set to move into new joint headquarters in Lerwick in the coming weeks. Bosses from both services gave an update…
READ FULL STORYFire service denies failing to attend house blaze
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has denied claims that firefighters initially failed to respond to a 999 call following a house fire.
READ FULL STORYCaravan fire
Firefighters were called to the scene of a fire in Lerwick on Sunday afternoon. Two appliances from Lerwick were called out at around 3.30pm to…
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Ambulance ban for firefighters follows serious car smash
Firefighters have been handed an edict ordering them not to drive ambulances back from emergencies, despite the co-operation between the blue light services potentially helping
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Firefighter driving ban, amenity trust job worries and lifeboat refit
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