STL Form and Fire Services

07/04/2026

More Lithium battery woe.

“The battery in my house went off like a gr***de and within two minutes the whole house was on fire. I really tried everything but the fire was so fast and powerful, it killed my family.”

Read this tragic account of a fire started by a charging e-bike: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/ebike-fire-regulation-escooter-batteries-b2427782.html

Stay safe with our key tips: https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/at-home/e-bike-and-e-scooters/

07/04/2026

I still can't believe the amount of smoke detectors that have been taken down or disables because they are beeping due to a battery fail. This simple device is critical in saving life, especially with the amount of lithium batteries in our households.

It’s Test It Tuesday! Making sure you have working smoke & heat alarms could save your life. Test them weekly to make sure if fire does break out everyone in your home has time to get out safely.

Alarm information: https://www.gov.scot/publications/fire-and-smoke-alarms-in-scottish-homes/

15/07/2025

Our thanks go out to all the emergency services that brought this under control, and we are so pleased no one was physically hurt. Our hearts sit with the many businesses that will be affected by this event for many months to come.

10/07/2025

It's not just discarded bbq's or ci******es. A bottle can reflect sunlight and easily start a fire, so please take your litter home.

🔥 Extreme wildfire risk across Scotland 🔥

An extreme wildfire warning is in place across Scotland from Friday, 11 July, until Monday, 14 July.

We want you to enjoy Scotland’s great outdoors in the sunshine, but we have a few tips to help keep everyone safe:
✅Avoid BBQs and campfires
✅Never discard ci******es or litter
✅Stick to marked paths and avoid dry vegetation
✅Call 999 if you spot signs of fire

Fires can ignite quickly and spread fast during this period, so we urge you to use caution and avoid using any items involving a naked flame to help reduce the risk of wildfires.

For more information, visit our website: https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/news/extreme-risk-of-wildfire-across-scotland/

17/03/2025

E Bikes, its so important to use the proper batteries, follow the manufacturers instructions, and never charge in a hallway or along your escape route.

23/12/2024

We are taking a break from 24th - 2nd January. If you need urgent advise, please email and mark the subject line Urgent.
Have a great Christmas and New Year - stay safe.

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27/11/2024

We live in a beautiful place that doesn't always have good street lighting - if any at all. Do your guests need providing with a simple plug in torch to ensure they can evacuate safely? These are an inexpensive way of solving a problem for most small sleeping accommodation providers.

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21/11/2024

Dark evenings and cosy nights inside mean an upturn in the use of candles. No matter how pretty, or pleasant smelling, these should be avoided in self catering properties.

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16/11/2024

Did you know we do annual reviews of short term let properties ensuring everything is up to date, and we include the photographic records that are required by the council auditors of the fire detection and electrical consumer boxes.

Get in touch if you want to know more.

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12/11/2024

Do you have bottled gas for heating or cooking? When was the last time you had your system safety checked. For anyone renting property (holiday or tenant), this should be done every year.

Pipes degrade (frost, erosion, damage) and gas can seep out and collect in areas causing a potential explosion risk.

Stay safe - get it checked.

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05/11/2024

We don't see many of these on the island but if you do have one it should be maintained. Hoses perish, reels jam and valves get stuck. The water pressure should also be checked.

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30/10/2024

Do you have furniture that pre dates the 1988 fire regulations? It may be hidden under a new cover or be a feature of the property. Make sure you know what you have to do to keep your guests safe. We are currently offering a 15% discount on fire risk assessments booked in November and December.

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