Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - Your Safety

25/10/2026

SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY GROUPS - You can help reduce the risk of injury to our children and young people by raising their awareness of the serious dangers associated with fireworks and bonfires.

Find PowerPoint presentations and lesson plans designed for young people at Primary and Secondary school levels here: https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/fireworks-and-bonfires/firework-safety-for-schools-and-community-groups/

24/10/2026

If you smoke, it is always safer to smoke outside. There’s no risk of a dropped cigarette or burning cigarette end starting a fire in your home and you also remove the health risk of secondary smoke for anyone else in your home. If you can’t easily go outside, then standing up at an open window or outside door is the next best option.

More info: https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/at-home/smoking/

24/10/2026

If you’ve been drinking avoid walking near water. You may not realise how unsteady on your feet you are. It’s likely to be dark so fewer people will see you in distress. If you fall in after drinking your chances of being able get out of the water are decreased as alcohol impairs even simple movements.

More info: https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/water-safety/dont-drink-and-drown/

23/10/2026

It’s easy for a cooking fire start. It only takes a minute.

If you’re tired, have been drinking, or taking drugs, you will be less alert to the signs of fire. You are more likely to fall asleep.

You are less likely to wake up if a fire does start.

If you’ve been drinking alcohol or taking drugs, don’t cook.

More info: https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/at-home/kitchen-safety

23/10/2026

An important reminder that firework restrictions are in place to help keep everyone safe. It is illegal to set off fireworks in public places, including streets and parks.

More fireworks safety here ➡️

https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/fireworks-and-bonfires/firework-safety/

22/10/2026

Fireworks can have a negative impact on those around us, including some people with sensory impairment and pets who can suffer stress and anxiety from the loud and sudden noises.

Find more fireworks safety advice here: https://tinyurl.com/46s3vxcv

22/10/2026

22/10/2026

⚠️YELLOW WEATHER WARNING⚠️

The has issued a YELLOW weather warning for ☔️RAIN☔️ affecting many areas in Scotland

Friday (23/10) 06:00 until Saturday (24/10) -03:00

More info about areas affected can be found on the Met Office website👉https://www.metoffice.gov.uk

22/10/2026

22/10/2026

As Bonfire Night approaches, make sure you know how to keep you and your family safe. More than half of firework injuries happen to children. Always follow the Firework Code and read instructions before use.

Find more safety advice here ➡️ https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/fireworks-and-bonfires/firework-safety/