Chester Fire Station

Today, Chester Green watch had the opportunity to use and learn about the ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) that is based at Macclesfield station.

ONGOING - firefighters are in attendance at a barn fire in Clotton, near Chester. Eight fire engines are at the scene tackling the fire, which involves a large quantity of hay. Crews will be on scene for some time. Please expect disruption around the A51.

Today, Chester Green Watch visited Tweedsmuir Sheltered Housing to give the residents a talk on fire safety at home 🔥

A big congratulations to FF Machin (Green Watch Chester), who has received his black peak today. This achievement means that FF Machin is now a competent BA team leader. He has shown a great work ethic and thoroughly deserves his black peak 👏🚒

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Blue watch have recently completed training with the height safety equipment, practicing a variety of raising and lowering techniques which could be used during life saving operations. Crews were given small scenarios to problem solve and complete 🚒 🧗🏾‍♂️

Today White Watch have completed a Hazardous Materials drill using Gas Tight Suits and Breathing Apparatus. These training exercises help keep our skills sharp in case we're called to an incident involving hazardous substances or chemicals.

Today, Green watch have been out doing a school visit for year 2 and year 5 today. The kids were shown a presentation on fire safety at home and were shown a demonstration of our smoke tent in action!

Green Watch have had a busy morning refreshing their skills with a BA drill. Crews used PPV effectively to clear the smoke.

Blue watch have completed some Hazardous Materials training, using Breathing Apparatus and Gas Tight Suits to resolve an incident involving an unknown gas. Blue watch also attended an SSRI visit at Royal Mail, ensuring crews are familiar with the risks and hazards present.

Today, White Watch collaborated with the Protection Team to conduct a site visit at the Grosvenor Shopping Centre, gathering important site specific risk information.

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Today, Blue watch have conducted some training with our Aerial Ladder Platform (ALP), using the stretcher and stretcher adapter to rescue a casualty stuck in our drill tower. Our ALP operators ensure they practice rescues often to ensure their readiness at incidents.

Today Blue watch conducted some training on the drill yard to prevent skill fade in the basics. Ladder drills ✅ Knot tying and re-familiarisation ✅ Hauling hose/equipment aloft ✅

Blue watch conducted some height safety training involving a person suspended at height. Crews used safe systems of work to recover the 'person'. Crews also conducted some familiarisation on our height safety kit, servicing our equipment, ensuring it is in operational condition.

Today, White Watch visited pupils at St. Theresa's Catholic Primary School to deliver a presentation about fire prevention and what to do in the event of a fire. The students were given a tour of the appliance and had a go in the 'smoke tent' to practice their escape plans!

This week White Watch have completed some Road Traffic Collison (RTC) and trauma care training. Remember to drive responsibly this festive season and find out more about how you can stay safe whilst on the road 👉 orlo.uk/8jTgo

Blue watch have been at the River Dee providing water safety information. Supporting the Royal Life Saving Society campaign 'Don't Drink and Drown'. Did you know, people 46% of accidental drownings involve alcohol and/or drugs in people aged between 18-25. #BEAMATE #WATERSAFETY

Blue Watch have recently attended their two day Swift Water Re-qualification to ensure their capabilities are still at the required standard. They have also completed some on-station Road Traffic Collision (RTC) training with linked trauma care.