Avon Fire & Rescue Service Training

#whitewatch ⚪️ crews from @BANES_Fire and Bedminster have been applying and refining their search and rescue skills/ techniques this tour in a night exercise. Crews worked in challenging conditions to develop their 🚤 and casualty handling skills. @AFRSTraining

#bluewatch 🔵 braved the 🥶 conditions today to undertake 💧 rescue training. The crew spent the day developing and refining 💦 rescue based skills and techniques, in order to maximise efficiency at water based incidents #traininginallweather @AFRSTraining @harry_mountain

Santa Claus has left the North Pole 🎄! Watch Santa's journey as he delivers presents to children worldwide with the NORAD Santa Tracker 🎁🎄 twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

🚒 Avon Fire & Rescue Service is going green! 🌱 Our Fleet, Technical Services and Environment Teams have successfully trialled Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a sustainable fuel alternative. A big step forward in our mission to protect both people and the planet. 🌍🚨 #Sustainability #GreenFuture #HVO #EcoFriendly

A lovely sunny day to undertake ‘Water Awareness training’ with the Chew Magna Flood Wardens and @harry_mountain 💦. This collaborative training assists in developing water based skills and techniques which helps to keep communities safe! #bewateraware @AFRSTraining @ChewMagna

A great day of training focusing on animal rescue @HorseWorldTrust! Lots of learning and development by all involved including the 🐴! No horses were harmed during this day🤣🤣🤣🙈! Thankyou to @HorseWorldTrust for facilitating this day 😀 #notjustfires @AFRSTraining

🏆As #VolunteersWeek draws to a close, we want to recognise our own staff who dedicate their time to volunteering for important causes in our community. 📸Pictured: Crews after a car wash at Yate fire station.

Today @Glosfire and AFRS crews from @BANES_Fire, Bedminster, Weston Super mare, Chew Magna and Nailsea undertook collaborative training with @harry_mountain @cardiffintww to develop their water rescue skills and keep their local communities safe 😀#bewateraware @AFRSTraining

#Bluewatch crews from @BANES_Fire and @Bristol_Fire practicing contact rescues yesterday with @harry_mountain ! A great start to the initial SFRBO course!! No one can hold back the tide, make sure you know your tide times before you visit the beach! @AFRSTraining

A great week of 🚤 training with AFRS white ⚪️ and blue 🔵 watches! Crews applied and refined their boat handling skills in challenging conditions to maintain their high standards. Remember when enjoying the water carry a phone in a waterproof pouch @harry_mountain @AFRSTraining

This week #AFRS Rescue Boat was in search operations mode! Remember if you find yourself in difficulty in the water float to live, extend arms and legs, control your breathing then call for help! @harry_mountain @AFRSTraining

Thanks to @Air_Salvage for hosting us.

Joint training between our USAR and Avonmouth heavy rescue teams. Lifting a plane today. Thanks to Air Salvage International @CotswoldAirport @AvonFireRescue @Bristol_Fire @paulincledon

Great work from crews from @AvonFireRescue and GFRS👏 Please remember the importance of your safety when spending time around water🌊 Follow our safety advice 👉gloucestershire.gov.uk/glosfire/your-…

Today #bluewatch 🔵 crews from AFRS and crews from @Glosfire spent the day with @harry_mountain @cardiffintww underpinning the basics of trim and balance with water craft! 🚤 Remember to closely supervise your children whilst they are in or near water! @AFRSTraining

#whitewatch have been undertaking 🚤 CPD training with @harry_mountain and preparing for when things go wrong! Always have a boating plan and learn to swim! #SFRBO #alwaysmakeaplan @AFRSTraining

Yesterday #greenwatch 🟢 undertook training on our new Pioner 🚤 with @harry_mountain ! Crews implemented boat handling and casualty rescue techniques within Bristol docks 😀 Remember it’s essential to wear your life jackets when boating!! @AFRSTraining #bewateraware

Crews from AFRS white watch ⚪️and @Glosfire spent the day with @harry_mountain undertaking scenario based training. This incorporated applying rescue skills to a stricken bridge worker in harness. Great work by all involved! @AFRSTraining #dontlettheriverwaterbeyoulastdrink

#redwatch 🔴 crews from @BANES_Fire and @Bristol_Fire undertook rapid casualty extraction training with @harry_mountain using high speed 🚤 manoeuvres, a great day of learning and development 😀! Remember always 🏊‍♀️ in a safe place! @AFRSTraining #waterrescue

A great day spent @cardiffintww 😀. Avon Fire and Rescue worked in collaboration with @Glosfire to share good practice and refine SWIFT water rescue techniques! #alwaysswiminasafeplace #sharingiscaring #SWIFTY @harry_mountain @AFRSTraining