David Washington

It was my pleasure to have been invited to a multi agency exercise in mud rescue this evening in Rye. Great teamwork from @kentfirerescue @MCA_media, @SECAmbulance @EastSussexFRS Some great learning taken away by all.

Thankyou to @LondonFire Bexley, @kentfirerescue USAR and Faversham for support in a animal rescue I attended this morning in East Sussex. A group of true specialists with a successful rescue. Also a mention for colleagues in Surrey Joint fire control for your remote support.

This fantastic video we worked on with @LBRUT shows you what to do if you see someone in trouble in the water. We’ll be showing people how to use throwlines to save lives at our pop-up event tomorrow at #Teddington Lock. Come along between 12pm -4pm orlo.uk/JQsNB

My thanks and thoughts go out to the fire fighting teams across the globe today, fire fighter in the uk dealing woth flooding in the North and fires closer to home whilst colleagues in Europe deal with wildfires.

Tomorrow is #WorldDrowningPreventionDay What can you do to help? ✔️Not yet involved in drowning prevention? DO ONE THING to support. ✔️Already started? Then IMPROVE ONE THING. ✔️Deeply engaged? Then ADD ONE THING – there is always more that can be done! Follow us for more!

Spain this afternoon

Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting London & South East England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin…

📢 @lovesupremefest is taking place in the Glynde area this Friday 30 June to Sunday 2 July. 🚉 Trains to & from Glynde station & along our East Coastway route will be busier than usual with a queueing system in place on the Sunday. Check ahead at nationalrail.co.uk.

Brighton Marina: RNLI rescue young people floating out at sea theargus.co.uk/news/23608329.…

Today we are focusing on part one of the water safety code: STOP AND THINK. Look around when you are near water as there might be lots of hidden dangers that you or your children can't immediately see & ensure your family can #EnjoyWaterSafely

Cold water shock happens when someone is immersed in cold water, about 15° & less. Blood vessels close, increasing blood pressure & making your heart work harder which can lead to a heart attack. It causes a gasp for breath, increasing the chance of inhaling water. #BeWaterAware

Two men die after being pulled from sea in Devon As always my thoughts go out to families & friends at this very difficult time 😭💙 bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

As the temperatures rise it can be tempting to cool off 🥵 Top tips if you plan to go for a paddle. 💦Look out for lifeguards 🥶It's colder than it looks 🏊‍♂️Don't go too far 🏄‍♂️currents can be stronger than they look #BeWaterAware #RespectTheWater @EastSussexFRS @RNLI @RLSSUK

Burwash Firefighters welcome your mucky motors for a car wash in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity. Saturday 20th May | 10:00 - 15:00 | 📍 Burwash Community Fire Station Please spread the word!

This week we had the pleasure of inviting the regional water rescue leads to ESFRs training centre, this collaborative approach to training and information sharing will enhance our prevention activity, drive efficiency, improve response and recovery to water/flood incidents.

Do you love to spend time around water? Make sure you know what to do if you or someone else falls in. 40% of people who accidentally drowned in 2021 did not expect to enter the water. #BeWaterAware #RespectTheWater

If you spot someone in trouble in water, would you know who to call? 💦 If it’s inland, such as rivers or lakes, call 999 and ask for the fire service. 🌊 If it’s by the sea, call 999 and ask for the coastguard. #bewateraware #kent #medway #waterrescue #water #safety

Even if your child can swim, you must actively supervise them in and around water. Half of the children who drown have some swimming ability. #BeWaterAware

We will be in #Hastings today, following a serious fire last night, crews will be visiting residents to talk about home safety visits and free smoke alarms. More information on Home Safety can be found at esfrs.org/your-safety/ho… or call 0800 177 7069.

#Hastings | We were called at 03:06 to a residential fire on Milward Road. 6 fire engines from Hastings, Bexhill and Battle are on the scene along with the aerial ladder platform. Crews are using BA, 2 hose reel and 2 main jets. Please avoid the area.