Long Eaton Fire

It's #WorldDrowningPreventionDay, a day when we raise awareness of the risk of drowning & ensure everyone knows how to #StaySafeAroundWater. Drowning has caused over 2.5 million deaths in the last decade Know what to do to keep safe, #FloatToLive 👉 ow.ly/WTPK50PknZS

❗️Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service needs your help❗️ Ahead of another hot and humid weekend we’re asking people to have a read of the below information and share it far and wide. Please help us to make Derbyshire safer together.

A morning of RTC, training together with cross boarder crews from Stapleford Fire Station @nottsfire @DerbyshireFRS.🚒🚒

I close my eyes and I can see Owen under the water staring up at me mouthing 'mum' 'help me' and I can't reach him, I wasn't there, it feels so real and I try so hard to reach him and I can't 💔😭 this happens most nights hoping its a dream, its not and it's real 😭 💜🌈

With high temperatures predicted for the weekend, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is calling for people to stay safe and prevent emergencies as temperatures soar. Read the full story: derbys-fire.gov.uk/news/news-item…

Today we enjoyed a visit from Crew Manager Matthews, and Crew Manager Mart from Belper Fire Station. Together they are on an epic journey, walking to every fire station in Derbyshire raising money for the Firefighters Charity.🥾🥾 Use the QR code below to drop them a donation.👍🏻

@what3words gives you an easy way to communicate your location in the event of an emergency 🌎📌 As the weather gets warmer and you spend more time outdoors, make sure to download It's completely free and can help us to reach you without delay!

This morning crews attended a cross boarder BA training exercise with crews from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue. The incident included a BA emergency where a Firefighter wearing breathing apparatus needed to be rescued.🔥👨🏿‍🚒👩🏼‍🚒🚒🚒🚒🚒

Every household should have an escape plan in place! 🔥🏡 Hopefully you will never have to use it, but it is important to prepare so there is no delay if it has to be put into action. For our tips on creating your escape plan, visit derbys-fire.gov.uk/safety/at-home… #FireKills

While completing Safe and Well visits White Watch enjoyed meeting Blake and Archie who where giving out roses to members of their community to make them smile.🌹🌞😁 We gave the boys a tour of the fire engine.🚒👩🏼‍🚒👨🏿‍🚒

Crews from Long Eaton Fire Station will be on the High Street Thursday 4th May from 13:00 - 15:00 offering outdoor fire safety advice. Come along and meet the crew 👩🏻‍🚒👨🏻‍🚒🚒 #firekills #countrysidesafety #bbqsafety #campingandcaravansafety

We are introducing body worn video cameras to help keep crews safe and enhance service delivery to our communities. From Monday, these cameras will be worn by Operational Firefighters, Community Safety Officers and Fire Safety Teams. Full story: ow.ly/UE9150O0zA3

In the UK, 277 people lost their lives in water in 2021 - but nearly half had no intention of entering it. If you're out walking, running or cycling, please stay safe and follow the Water Safety Code ➡️ ow.ly/gu6h50NUjU8 #BeWaterAware

Injured firefighter Alyson Hill has issued a statement thanking her family, colleagues and the public as she leaves hospital and continues her recovery. Read the full story and statement at derbys-fire.gov.uk/news/news-item…

Today White Watch along with Firefighter Riley from our on-call unit, attended their Breathing Apparatus course. Each completing two hot BA wears, working as a firefighting team to locating and extinguish a fire 🔥then as search and rescue team rescuing casualties.🚒🚒

Make sure you get a good night's sleep 🚬 Cigarettes can cause a fire if not handled with care: ❌Never smoke in bed 😴Take extra care if you smoke when you're tired. You might fall asleep and set your sofa or bed on fire For more tips visit ow.ly/XF5K50NKHqh #FireKills

81 people have already taken a step towards completing our DIY Home Fire Safety Check this month 👏 Please join them by helping someone you care about complete this check & protect them from the risk of a fatal accidental house fire. Follow the link 👉 ow.ly/xIgB50NKGSo

Congratulations Watch Manager Keller from Green Watch.🎖️ Receiving his 20 years long service and good conduct medal this morning from Group Manager Williams.

Time to test your smoke alarms! 👉🔴 Checking your smoke alarms should be part of your regular household routine. While checking yours today, why not speak to your elderly relatives and help them do the same! #TestItTuesday

14 little ducklings rescued by Green Watch.🦆🐣🐣🐣 Wishing you all a very Happy Easter .🌞👩🏼‍🚒👨🏻‍🚒🐰 Stay Safe!🚒