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Scottish Firefighters Warn Budget Cuts Endanger Lives

1/13/2026

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Scottish firefighters warn that further cuts to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service could jeopardize lives ahead of Finance Secretary Shona Robison's budget.
Since 2013, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has shed nearly 1,250 jobs, creating a funding shortfall of £84 million and a capital backlog over £800 million.
Maggie Chapman (Scottish Greens MSP) emphasized the need for better funding, citing historic underfunding of the service.

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Scottish firefighters warn that further cuts to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service could jeopardize lives ahead of Finance Secretary Shona Robison's budget.
Since 2013, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has shed nearly 1,250 jobs, creating a funding shortfall of £84 million and a capital backlog over £800 million.
Maggie Chapman (Scottish Greens MSP) emphasized the need for better funding, citing historic underfunding of the service.