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In an emergency please dial 999. This is the official Facebook page for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.
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Welcome to the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) official Facebook page.
Through these pages we hope to be able to bring you news, upcoming events, fire safety advice, links to website updates, information on incidents and information about recruitment.
If you have any suggestions, or comments about what you would like to see on this page, we would love to hear from you. Please feel free to write on our wall or email pressoffice@dwfire.org. uk
Below are the details about how we will manage this page:
1. Please do not use this page to notify the Service of any type of emergency - call 999
2. Posts will be responded to within working hours (Mon- Fri 9-5pm)
3. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) officers will endeavour to respond to your posts as quickly as possible - however we cannot guarantee an immediate reply.
4. This page is administrated by the Media and Communications Team at DWFRS
5. Whilst the page is managed by DWFRS, we cannot be held responsible for any content posted on the site
6. Everyone's views will be considered and treated with respect
7. DWFRS requests that no swearing, inappropriate language or abusive posts are displayed - these will be deleted
8. Please direct all Freedom of Information requests through our official website. More information can be found by visiting our website www. dwfire.org. uk
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With the weather set to warm up for the weekend we are asking the public to be vigilant and by following these few simple steps we can all help to reduce the chance of a wildfire in the countryside.โ
๐ญ Extinguish cigarettes properly, donโt throw cigarette ends on the ground or out of car windows โ take your litter home. ๐ Avoid open fires in the countryside. Always have them in safe designated areas. โ๏ธIf you see a fire in the countryside, report it immediately to the Fire & ...Rescue Service. Early detection can prevent it from developing into a large wildfire incident. ๐When calling the Fire and Rescue Service: ๐ธ Get to a safe place, ๐ธnote the fires locations, ๐ธ call 999, ๐ธ meet the Fire and Rescue Service at the entrance. ๐ฉโ๐๐จโ๐Donโt attempt to tackle fires that canโt be put out with a bucket of water โ leave the area as quickly as possible.
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This morning FF McCumiskey from @DWFRSWestbourne has been presented with his CFO Commendation for his work on the new ALP project. We thought it would fitting that he was presented with his commendation in the appliance! Congratulations Lee! ๐๐๐ป #CFOCommendation #AwardsCeremony2019 #ALPproject #ALP #firefighters #aerialladderplatform #fireservice
Don't forget the deadline is looming! You only have until the 6th June to apply for a space! Pease contact marianne.gerety@dwfire.org.uk as soon as possible to request an application form. Interviews will be held at Hamworthy fire station on Monday 10th June
Sprinklers reduce death and injury from fire and reduce risk to firefighter. They are also good for the planet too โ they use less water to fight a fire than a firefighterโs hose resulting in lower greenhouses gas emissions. Here is some footage of our sprinkler demonstration unit in use #ThinkSprinkler #SaveOurPlanet #DoYourBit
Westbournes new 42m Aerial Ladder Platform was mobilised to a property fire last night along with 6 pumping appliances to extinguish a fire within a roof space in Southbourne, Bournemouth. The 42m ALP has just recently come in to service and has replaced its smaller 32m predecessor to deal with the huge increase in high rise premises located in the Bournemouth town centre. #ALP #Poole #Bournemouth #Dorset #Wiltshire
A fire in a school can cause a lot of disruption. Imagine if your child's school closed due to fire damage - sprinklers reduce the damage caused by fire & lessen the impact of an incident on the wider community. In 2007 about 70% of new schools were built with sprinklers installed. This fell to about 30% by end of 2016, National Fire Chiefs Council - NFCC wants to see all new build schools fitted with sprinklers. #ThinkSprinkler #Dorset #Wiltshire
Here are some of the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal recipients from our Annual Awards Ceremony held at the Guildhall in #Salisbury #Awards #AwardCeremony2019 #Dorset #Wiltshire
On 23 November 2018, Mr Luke Ridley rescued a person trapped in their vehicle which was on fire after a road traffic collision. His outstanding bravery and actions have been recognised with a Chief Fire Officers Commendation. Congratulations Luke. #RTC #Rescue #PublicBravery #Awards #AwardsCeremony2019 #Wiltshire
Another CFO commendation went to a team from #Salisbury Fire Station for their efforts during the nerve agent attack last March. #AwardsCeremony2019 #Firefighter #999Family #Dorset #Wiltshire
FF Docherty & FF Giles from Poole Fire Station have received a CFO Commendation for their outstanding bravery and professionalism at the gas explosion in #Poole on 22 October 2018 #Firefighter #999Family #AwardsCeremony2019 #Dorset #Wiltshire @DWFRSPooleFire
The deadline for applying to join Fire Cadets (Dorset) has been extended to Thursday 6th June 2019. Please email marianne.gerety@dwfire.org.uk to request an application form. We are extending the deadline because we would like to receive more applications from young people in the Dorset community before finally selecting those who will become part of the Fire Cadet programme. Subsequent interviews will be held at Hamworthy fire station on Monday 10th June
#NeverForgotten #WeStandTogether #manchesterarena
Only the sprinkler head(s) directly affected by the intense heat from a fire is triggered. Sprinklers do not cause flooding in buildings as depicted in some movies!
Installing a sprinkler system is like having a firefighter in every room of your home! #ThinkSprinkler #ProtectYourProperty #ProtectYourFamily
In recognition for their outstanding bravery and professionalism during the Iford Bridge water rescue incident in March 2018 WM Smith, CM Nicol, FF Hawley & FF Sedgeley have been awarded the CFO Commendation. Alsion Mayne has also received a CFO Commendation for her incredible bravery and actions during the this incident. Congratulations #Awards #AwardsCeremony2019 #PublicBravery #WaterRescue #Firefighter #Dorset #Wiltshire