Warrington Fire Station

Seatbelts are designed to keep people in their seats and to prevent or reduce injuries suffered in a crash. They reduce the risk of being thrown from a vehicle. Follow this link for more advice orlo.uk/elsJ4

*MOTORWAY SAFETY* We want you to be safe on the roads - follow this link for some advice on driving safely on Motorways - orlo.uk/tFBR6 🚗

On Friday afternoon, Red Watch visited Beamont Primary School. We spoke to the pupils about fire safety 🚒 We then carried out training on the River Mersey. Three of the watch will attend their Defra Level 4 Powerboat for Rescue course next week to qualify as coxswains 🚤

Red Watch have attended a number of RTCs in recent weeks. Last night, we carried out a training drill on station, which helps us to prepare for these situations. To find out more about the main causes of serious injuries and deaths on our roads, visit: orlo.uk/RafZK

*SAVE THE DATE* Warrington fire station’s car wash is on 29th March!!!! Please come down and support us and raise money for the firefighters charity! 11-3pm!!! 🧽 🚗

Red Watch were visited by students from Warrington & Vale Royal College yesterday. They completed an RTC demo and discussed the fatal 5 did you know that Distraction makes up almost 50% of all killed or seriously injured on the road. See link for more info orlo.uk/59eCg

Deliberate Fires stop our crews from attending life risk incidents, please if you see any suspicious activity in your local area contact Cheshire Police on 101 or report it to FireStoppers on 0800 169 5558 this can also be done anonymously.

Red Watch attended a Road traffic collision yesterday. We want you to be safe when using the roads, so please follow this advice: orlo.uk/aGH06

There are five main causes of serious injuries and deaths on the region’s roads. They are known as the ‘Fatal 5'. Follow this link for more information - orlo.uk/0D3QO

*SMART MOTORWAYS* Some motorways in England are using technology to manage congestion. These are known as smart motorways. Please follow this link for advice on driving on smart motorways and general motorway driving. orlo.uk/YZsVB

*Pedestrian safety* Parents and carers play a vital part in teaching children how to cross the road safely. When you cross the road, don’t take risks – children will copy you. Follow this link for more advice 🚶 🚶🏿‍♂️ 🛑 orlo.uk/wLFKQ

There is a yellow weather warning for tomorrow - High wind may cause difficult driving conditions, especially to high-sided vehicles. Follow this link for further advice orlo.uk/Vkd4u 🌬️

Blue Watch yesterday completing some boat and water rescue training at our local rowing club.

In winter it's even more important to check your vehicle is well maintained and serviced. Keep the lights, windows and mirrors clean and free from ice and snow ❄️🌫️ orlo.uk/clxLu

There is a Met office Amber weather warning for snow & Ice tonight. In snow or icy conditions, it will take longer to stop - always drive at a speed appropriate for the conditions ❄️ Please follow this link for more advice orlo.uk/SeYKr

Please keep yourself, your family and others safe. Make the Promise: 'If you have had a drink or taken drugs - Don't Drive. Follow this link for more advice orlo.uk/1qMG5

Statistics show that more accidents occur in the month of December than any other month of the year. Follow this link for more advice on the Fatal 5 for awareness on the main causes of serious injuries and deaths on the region’s roads orlo.uk/uFVMe

A very Merry Christmas to our wonderful colleagues at North West Fire Control. Thank you for looking after us all year round, from all of us at Red Watch 🎅🏼 🎄 @NW_Fire_Control

It’s wet and windy outside. Please take care on the roads and follow this link for some more advice 🌧️ 💨 orlo.uk/tWsFT

Do you know anyone aged 16-25 not in employment, education or training that would benefit from a FREE 12-week King's Trust Programme? We are recruiting for the next programme starting 27th January. Contact Amelia on 07966 674353 or at Amelia.Riley@cheshirefire.gov.uk