Widnes Fire Station

Today, Green watch took advantage of the sunny weather and completed height safety training. Allowing us to keep our skills operationally ready for any height incidents.🚒

Yesterday, Green Watch completed HAZMAT training to make sure they are operationally ready for any incidents involving chemicals.🚒🧪

Smart motorways are becoming more widely used to manage congestion. 🛣️ For advice on driving on smart motorways 👇 orlo.uk/BGhaX

Today red watch joined Penketh to complete a Breathing Apparatus drill at Kingsway Leisure Centre before its demolition. This was a great opportunity to refresh skills to ensure we are operationally ready! 🚒

Bins are frequently set alight deliberately, don't let them become easy targets for Arsonists. 🔥 Remove this opportunity by storing your bins away securely and only putting them out on collection day! #Arsonprevention #Reducingdeliberatefires

Today, Green watch completed RTC training for FF Langton and FF Cotterell in preparation for their upcoming assessment. 🚒

Before the demolition of Kingsway Leisure centre, Green watch joined Penketh and Runcorn to simulate a complex BA drill where we could take the opportunity to refresh our knowledge and skills and be operationally ready for incidents that require BA! 🚒

Deliberate fires are preventable and stop our crews from attending life risk incidents 🚒 🔥 If you see any suspicious activity in your area please contact Cheshire Police on 101 or you can anonymously report deliberate fires to FireStoppers on 0800 169 5558 📞

Today, Green watch attended Wade Deacon High School for a Careers day! We enjoyed educating young people about careers in the fire service 🚒

Love is in the air, but so is smoke—remember to test your alarm this Valentine’s Day! 💘🔥 #FireKills

Carry out visual checks on #electrical equipment for any signs of damage to wires, plugs and sockets. 🔌 If you see any damage then stop using immediately and replace damaged electricals. #ElectricalFireSafety

The #Fatal5 are the top 5 causes of death or serious injury on our roads. If you do any of these, then you are more likely to be involved in a collision. For more information 👇 orlo.uk/VsXB2

🔥 Help us reduce deliberate fires by ensuring wheelie bins and rubbish are not left out in the open- Once your Bin has been emptied, please ensure you put it away securely!🔥 #Arsonprevention #Communitysafety

Last week, Green watch visited St. Michaels with St. Thomas primary school. We really enjoyed educating the students about fire safety in the home and letting the students look around the fire engine and experiencing the smoke tent. Thank you st Micheal's for having us!🚒

To ensure the equipment on the appliance is always operationally ready, standard tests are completed by fire crews whilst on shift. 🚒

Due to Storm Éowyn, there is a yellow warning of wind for Cheshire in place for all of today (Friday 24th January). 🌪️ Please drive to the conditions and be prepared for possible disruption. #StormÉowyn #StaySafe

Due to Storm Éowyn, there is a yellow warning of wind for Cheshire in place for all of today (Friday 24th January). 🌪️ Please drive to the conditions and be prepared for possible disruption. #StormÉowyn #StaySafe

Deliberate fires destroy businesses, communities and lives! If you have any information about deliberate fires, please report it. You can report deliberate fires by contacting the Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 🚒 #Reducingdeliberatefires #ArsonPrevention

Wheelie bins are common targets for deliberate fire setters! Please ensure your bins are stored securely and only put out on collection day. #CommunitySafety #ArsonPrevention #Reducingdeliberatefires 🔥 🚒

If you've had a drink, don't drive. Plan your journey home. #RoadSafety