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On Firefighters' Memorial Day, we honour the lives of firefighters across the world, including the 2,300 UK firefighters who have died in the line of duty. At 12 midday, fire and rescue service workers across the UK will line up at their station, control room or other workplace to take part in a minute’s silence.

Today, we remember Firefighter Fleur Lombard, who was killed in the line of duty 29 years ago. Fleur was just 21 years old when she died due to intense heat while fighting a serious fire at a supermarket in Staple Hill. Her incredible bravery was recognised with the Queen’s Gallantry Medal and the Chief Fire Officer’s Commendation. Last year, her legacy was further honoured with the Elizabeth Emblem, presented by His Majesty The King. This morning, our Current Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Simon Shilton alongside serving firefighters from Kingswood Fire Station and retired colleagues will lay wreaths at Fleur’s memorial in her honour. At 11 am, the rest of the Service will observe a minute of silence as a mark of respect. Fleur’s dedication continues to inspire us all. #FleurLombard #NeverForgotten #Firefighter #AFRS

The horrifying reality of being a woman, perfectly summarised by @_CaitlinORyan If you give even the slightest shit about women, watch it all. This is what it’s like.

Far too many women have been on the receiving end of harassment, abuse and violence for far too long. With violence against women and girls declared a ‘National Emergency’, we need our male allies to stand up and call out troubling behaviour when they see it. #JustDont

Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect at work. Everyone should have the opportunity to progress, and feel protected from mistreatment. Firefighters are speaking up about why equality matters. Fire service leaders must start listening.

📍 Live or work in Chichester? Please be aware that fire crews will be holding a large training exercise on 20 May. Several road closures will be in place across the city centre, with limited access to certain areas from 7pm until 11pm. More information: orlo.uk/bHf75

@SeanGray999 Congratulations Sean, enjoy your retirement 👍

#Retired #memories #newchapter #30years

How to Lead Effectively When You're Not in Charge ~ @LollyDaskal bit.ly/3EAndlY #LeadFromWithin #Leadership #Management #HR #Success #Manager #Coaching #leadershipdevelopment #thoughtleadership #leadershipskills #leader

How this fire was put out

Passionate talks by inspirational women today! Learning about the positive changes some Fire Services have made led to great discussion on how we move forward and work better together @NFCC_FireChiefs #menopauseconference @WFSUK1 #menopause #firefighter

Great work saving the theatre/pleasure park at rear, no injuries, great evacuation, very sad to see building destroyed, thanks very much to our fantastic emergency services ! @WestSussexFire @EastSussexFRS @SurreyFRS @SECAmbulance @SECAmbHart @ArunDistrict @_ArunPolice @sussex_police #jesip

@ChichesterFire Just when I thought my glamour days were behind me... My career as a poster girl has been revived! Thanks Green watch 👍😂

Green Watch are asking people to ensure their cigarettes are fully extinguished before putting them in the ash trays on top of the bins in town as we have recently had a spate of bin fires. #besafe

@LFBControlRoom @LondonFire Congratulations to you all. I send particularly good wishes to Judy who is missed by many of her former colleagues in West Sussex

Congratulations to CRO Wykes CRO Daley , AOM Lane, AOM Copper, OM Smith and SCC Bagnelle who all today received well deserved recognition for @LondonFire long service. We are very proud of you all & thank you for all your continued hard work & commitment ☎️🎧#bestjobintheworld

Happy International Woman’s Day everyone! We’ve came a long way since the days of Emily Pankhurst and the suffragettes, but we’ve equally still got a long way to go! I challenge all men in our profession to call out sexism and misogyny when they see it, and fight for equality.

RT Burn down house to Outkast while mom's at work 🎧 🔥 . . #fire #firefighters #firefighter #SaturdayVibes #DeSantisIsADangerToTheUSA #UFC285

@CodaZeppelin The Ocean 🌊

Good morning all! We hope you have a rocking Sunday! We love playing the music of Led Zeppelin, naturally, and enjoy covering songs from the whole of their career, but what songs would YOU like to hear US performing? Let us know in the comments!

@RockNRoLL_85 Jennifer Finch 🤘 @L7officialhq @jennifinch

You get to spend 1 hour with any Female Musician,who’s it going to be?

Another example of thermal runaway, different story if this had been laid inside next to other combustible materials.

Lithium batteries are becoming a common household item. E-Bikes, tools, and motorized toys all have them; make sure you are looking after yours properly. This fire was started in a shed being used to charge and store several Lithium batteries...1/