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Young heroes and SAS staff recognised at national Awards

Three youngsters and two Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) emergency responders have been recognised at this year’s Brave@Heart Awards.

16/10/2026

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Scottish Ambulance Service Welcomes 130 New Replacement Vehicles

SAS is welcoming 130 replacement vehicles to its fleet, including 70 new emergency ambulances and 60 new patient transport vehicles.

06/10/2026

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New Community First Responders Group Established in Dunfermline

A new eight-strong CFR Group has been established in Dunfermline to cover Dunfermline, Rosyth, and Inverkeithing.

30/09/2026

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SAS Leads Double-Decker Bus Training Exercise

Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) clinicians joined colleagues from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) and Lothian Buses on the 24th of September for a multi-agency training exercise at Lothian's Longstone Depot in Edinburgh.

30/09/2026

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West Lothian Ambulance Staff Honoured for 240 Years of Service

Eleven Scottish Ambulance Service staff from West Lothian, representing a combined 240 years of service, have been recognised at a local awards ceremony

24/09/2026

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