Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue Service

We are flying the rainbow flag in recognition of #IDAHOBIT2019 at the JESIP Academy in support of our LGBT+ employees & communities #FRSInclusion 🏳️‍🌈🚒

The owner of a care home pleaded guilty to 5 charges following a 2017 fire.
Chief Fire Officer Darryl Keen said: "This incident highlights the need for all business owners to ensure they fully comply with fire safety legislation."
Read more: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/…/care -home-owner-pleads-g…

Fire Cadet Sofia is cycling nearly 400 miles around Holland with her dad to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity🔥
We need your help to get them to their target.
Please donate and share this post: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/li sa-carpenter7… …
... Good luck, Sofia!
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Whether you are going on a beach holiday in the UK or abroad, take a minute to find a lifeguarded beach and obey the safety flags. It's safer to #BeWaterAware

If you're on a night out tonight plan your route home now.
Make sure it's away from water: 40% of accidental drownings in 2017 involved drink or drugs.
#BeWaterAware

Today we honour the memory of the firefighters who lost their lives in the service of others.
#FirefightersMemorialDay

Fantastic video from our colleagues Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service for Drowning Prevention Week.
Watch, share and #BeWaterAware 👇

If you go out for a walk, do you take the scenic route by a lake or river? If you’re a runner or walker, be aware of the dangers of the water around you – almost half of people that drown never intended to enter the water. #BeWaterAware

Congratulations to all our new firefighters who passed out from the JESIP Academy at the weekend! 🚒🚨

Even if your child can swim you must supervise them - half of children who drown have some swimming ability #BeWaterAware

Students from Broxbourne share advice on staying safe near the water. #BeWaterAware
Lee Valley White Water Centre RNLI Lifeguards East of England Herts Police... Hertfordshire County Council
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Nearly 50% of people who drown have no intention of entering the water. If you’re out for a jog, #BeWaterAware

Do you enjoy jogging or going for a walk by a lake or canal?
District Safety Co-ordinator Sam Metalli-Haward has got some advice for staying safe by the water 👇💧

Even on a warm day the water can be freezing.
Share our tips for staying safe around water #BeWaterAware

It’s Drowning Prevention Week this week: stay tuned for our advice on to how to #BeWaterAware
National Fire Chiefs Council - NFCC

How sure are you that your smoke alarm is working?
Go and give it a test! You need one that works on every level of your home to raise the alarm if there's a fire.
Tag a friend to remind them 🚨