Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service

Red watch Kings Lynn have been blowing out the cobwebs today with a BA exercise, some Incident Command Training and the the dreaded bleep test! What level do you think Firefighters need to reach?

"For me, there are few better feelings than knowing you’ve saved an animal’s life - particularly when they are somebody’s pet. It’s a big part of why you do the job to begin with.” (Alan Jaye, FBU Chairman)

How did you see in the New Year? Watton Crew's "celebrations" at the stroke of midnight looked something like this...
3 straw bales had been deliberately set fire to in Saham, they were called at 23.24 on 31st so saw the new year in putting them out!

Happy New Year to all of you. We want to say a big thank you to each and everyone of you who took the time to write us a message, comment on our posts or just a quick like so we knew you were with us in 2018. 🤗 It's been a busy year for all our staff and they've worked very hard to keep you all as safe as possible! 🚒 ❤️ 🚒
We hope you all have a safe and succesful 2019, if you are celebrating tonight, stay safe, book a taxi and have fun! 🎉 🎉 🎉

Despite it being Christmas, our Control Room, wholetime stations and retained stations have still been hard at work receiving 999 calls and responding to emergencies. Pictured is Green Watches from Control(visited by SM Fullalove), Kings Lynn, Great Yarmouth, Carrow, Earlham and our day crew from Thetford(receiving mince pies at an incident earlier today) with retained crews from Aylsham and Cromer.
Merry Christmas everyone and hopefully you don't need to call us but if you do then rest assured our crews are ready to respond 🎅

Happy Christmas to each and every one of you, from all of us at Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service.
We hope you have the BEST, Safest Christmas ever 🚒😊🚒

Still time to make Santa’s Good List, our elves are making a list of chores & checking it twice! If you don’t clean & maintain your machine excess fluff or lint can build up over time & catch fire. Have you checked yours? #elfandsafety #christmassafety
More safety advice : 👇🏻
Wet & cold weather encourages us to use our tumble dryers more often. If you don’t regularly clean & maintain your machine excess fluff or lint can build up over time & catch fire. If fluff is allowed to... accumulate in the filter, near blocked vents & at the rear of the machine the risk of this fluff catching fire from the heat of the machine is increased. To use tumble dryers safely please consider the following- Remove lint from the machine after each load you dry, it then becomes a positive habit. Don’t use while sleeping or away from the home. Don’t cover any vent or openings on the machine. Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Don’t overload plug sockets. Ensure there are no more than 13amps in each plug socket. You can also register your appliance for free at www.registermyappliance.org.uk who will contact you in case of any safety repairs or product recalls on your appliances.
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Our elves will be in no fit state to guide the sleigh! Don’t drink & drive. Always have a designated driver or book a taxi. Our safety guide all year round, not just for Christmas #NotTheUsualSuspects #Fatal4 #NotWorthTheRisk #whosgoingtodriveyouhome

We have been working with @norfolkpolice setting up this dramatic scene outside Kings Lynn North Fire Station.
Unfortunately, this time of year often sees our crews dealing with the aftermath of people choosing to drive under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Kings Lynn white watch are pleading with you all to drive safe this Christmas and New year. #whosgoingtodriveyouhome
... You'll be able to see this hard hitting scene outside of the Fire station until January 2019.
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We have been working with Norfolk Constabulary setting up this dramatic scene outside Kings Lynn North Fire Station.
Unfortunately, this time of year often sees our crews dealing with the aftermath of people choosing to drive under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Kings Lynn white watch are pleading with you all to drive safe this Christmas and New year. #whosgoingtodriveyouhome
... You'll be able to see this hard hitting scene outside of the Fire station until January 2019.
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Our elf & safety officer keeping a watchful eye on Christmas light safety at #tunneloflight. Someone’s got to switch them off before bed! Keep safe, don’t forget yours tonight as our flashing blues won’t feel so festive #XmasSafety #ElfandSafety

Methwold crew were sent to an animal rescue today and rescued ‘Lola’ 🐶🐶 from being stuck under a seat in her owners van, she was a little shaken up but after some reassuring words from our crew and the promise of some biscuits she was back to her happy self 😊🐶❤

Look at these lovely pics received from Stalham Academy after spending time with the awesome Stalham crew ❤️🚒❤️
This seems like a GREAT time to point out that Stalham crew (pictured) are recruiting and are hoping you could fill the spare boots? If you live or work within 5 minutes of the station we want to hear from You!!!!! 🚒🚒🚒

What could be nicer than a cosy winter nights with scented candles?But be safe and extinguish them before you go to bed #firekills#wintersafety

Station Manager Bob Ayers is about to retire after 30 years of dedicated service, he thought a nice way to see his career out would be the same way it started, back on the shop floor with Red Watch Kings Lynn on the big red truck!
Thank you to him for his dedication, friendship and professionalism. We are lucky in the Fire Service to have many people who dedicate 30 or more years to us and to the public and we appreciate every single one of them. ❤️🚒 ❤️

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be part of the the #FireFamily at Christmas?
This evening Massingham Fire Station will be delivering Christmas hampers that they have made, to retired members of their crew to make sure they have some necessities over the festive period and to show their appreciation for the Service they have given to their community ❤

Smoking warning after Norfolk house fires
Smokers are being warned to take extra care extinguishing cigarettes after the habit was linked to serious fires in Norfolk homes this year. With smoking being the third biggest cause of domestic property fires in the county, Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service has dealt with an increased number of house fires this year. Nationally, fire injuries are more likely to be caused in kitchen fires and fire fatalities are commonly linked to smo...
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Is your smoke alarm working and in the correct place #notonthetree #testitTuesday

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Community Fire Safety Adviser Based at Thetford Fire Station Salary Scale G – £23,866 to £25,463 pa... Full time – 37 hours per week Temporary Contract until 31st March 2019
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norfolk fire and rescue service are above and beyond there duty they will all go out there way and help any one in an emergency.. They are all friendly and very helpful. .

We just had a visit to Great Yarmouth station done through beavers and would like to say a massive thank you to the green watch team for there time today

The fire service do not get paid enough for what they do for the community. They get pittance from council tax.

The best fire and rescue service in the country.

Thank you so much .... you saved our

lives . I think Rob was looking after me .we were passengers in a motorhome.

Everyone that attend and looked after us even the dog Annie was looked after.

I spend 6 days in a spinal unit , but I'm doing ok best wishes



Karen Brown, Alan , ted any Julie ...l



THANK YOU EVERYONE THAT HELPED US XXX KAREN

Richard and the driver and person who partnered with him Weds. 3/16/16, thank you for saving me. I think you might have kept me from bleeding to death when you applied pressure to my temple after I fell and lacerated the temporal artery. You are heroes and angels.

Many thanks to the Earlham crew for your rapid and sympathetic response to my 'smoking hot' car problem today. And thanks for all you do In the community.

Many thanks to Thetford and East Harling Fire & Rescue for their speedy attendance to my house fire in Glebe Close, Thetford, they got here in 3 minutes and saved my house from burning down, very friendly and professional service, you guys really don’t get paid enough!

Huge thanks to all who attended our Chimney fire in Tibenham last night. Thankfully no harm was done, other than to my pride, and your swift attendance and thorough investigation made us all feel much safer. A valuable lesson learned by us, SWEEP YOUR CHIMNEYS REGULARLY.



Thank you all.

Huge thanks to Norfolk Fire & Rescue for swift response and rescue after I inadvertently locked our dog Rosie in the car with the keys at Stowe Bridge today. Crew were amazing, even giving Rosie a drink of water before leaving.

Huge thank you to the guys working on Mousehold Heath today. You’ve had so much to deal with recently but still found time to talk to us. I went home with a very very happy little boy. Thank you

Hi I'm really not sure if this is the right way to go about it but, I was involved in an accident with a cyclist on Tuesday 23rd Feb and there was a wonderful fireman passing on his work. I have no way of contacting him and would very much like to say a big thank you for all his help. He drives a silver vectra, tall man of slim build and would have been late to work that day. Please if anyone can help me get in contact with him I would be very thankful xx

Fabulous service and great to work with (Red Cross volunteer)

Excellent service working on a shoestring.

Doing an excellent job in heavy, hot and dangerous conditions.

Best fire and rescue service in the country. Very short response time. Thank you for your service!

Amazing response time when our garden fence was set fire to by someone. Thank you x

Happy Christmas to each and every one of you, from all of us at Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service.
We hope you have the BEST, Safest Christmas ever 🚒😊🚒

norfolk fire and rescue service are above and beyond there duty they will all go out there way and help any one in an emergency.. They are all friendly and very helpful. .

We just had a visit to Great Yarmouth station done through beavers and would like to say a massive thank you to the green watch team for there time today

The fire service do not get paid enough for what they do for the community. They get pittance from council tax.

The best fire and rescue service in the country.

Thank you so much .... you saved our

lives . I think Rob was looking after me .we were passengers in a motorhome.

Everyone that attend and looked after us even the dog Annie was looked after.

I spend 6 days in a spinal unit , but I'm doing ok best wishes



Karen Brown, Alan , ted any Julie ...l



THANK YOU EVERYONE THAT HELPED US XXX KAREN

Richard and the driver and person who partnered with him Weds. 3/16/16, thank you for saving me. I think you might have kept me from bleeding to death when you applied pressure to my temple after I fell and lacerated the temporal artery. You are heroes and angels.

Many thanks to the Earlham crew for your rapid and sympathetic response to my 'smoking hot' car problem today. And thanks for all you do In the community.

Many thanks to Thetford and East Harling Fire & Rescue for their speedy attendance to my house fire in Glebe Close, Thetford, they got here in 3 minutes and saved my house from burning down, very friendly and professional service, you guys really don’t get paid enough!

Huge thanks to all who attended our Chimney fire in Tibenham last night. Thankfully no harm was done, other than to my pride, and your swift attendance and thorough investigation made us all feel much safer. A valuable lesson learned by us, SWEEP YOUR CHIMNEYS REGULARLY.



Thank you all.

Huge thanks to Norfolk Fire & Rescue for swift response and rescue after I inadvertently locked our dog Rosie in the car with the keys at Stowe Bridge today. Crew were amazing, even giving Rosie a drink of water before leaving.

Huge thank you to the guys working on Mousehold Heath today. You’ve had so much to deal with recently but still found time to talk to us. I went home with a very very happy little boy. Thank you

Hi I'm really not sure if this is the right way to go about it but, I was involved in an accident with a cyclist on Tuesday 23rd Feb and there was a wonderful fireman passing on his work. I have no way of contacting him and would very much like to say a big thank you for all his help. He drives a silver vectra, tall man of slim build and would have been late to work that day. Please if anyone can help me get in contact with him I would be very thankful xx

Fabulous service and great to work with (Red Cross volunteer)

Excellent service working on a shoestring.

Doing an excellent job in heavy, hot and dangerous conditions.

Best fire and rescue service in the country. Very short response time. Thank you for your service!

Amazing response time when our garden fence was set fire to by someone. Thank you x

Happy Christmas to each and every one of you, from all of us at Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service.
We hope you have the BEST, Safest Christmas ever 🚒😊🚒

norfolk fire and rescue service are above and beyond there duty they will all go out there way and help any one in an emergency.. They are all friendly and very helpful. .

We just had a visit to Great Yarmouth station done through beavers and would like to say a massive thank you to the green watch team for there time today

The fire service do not get paid enough for what they do for the community. They get pittance from council tax.

The best fire and rescue service in the country.

Thank you so much .... you saved our

lives . I think Rob was looking after me .we were passengers in a motorhome.

Everyone that attend and looked after us even the dog Annie was looked after.

I spend 6 days in a spinal unit , but I'm doing ok best wishes



Karen Brown, Alan , ted any Julie ...l



THANK YOU EVERYONE THAT HELPED US XXX KAREN

Richard and the driver and person who partnered with him Weds. 3/16/16, thank you for saving me. I think you might have kept me from bleeding to death when you applied pressure to my temple after I fell and lacerated the temporal artery. You are heroes and angels.

Many thanks to the Earlham crew for your rapid and sympathetic response to my 'smoking hot' car problem today. And thanks for all you do In the community.

Many thanks to Thetford and East Harling Fire & Rescue for their speedy attendance to my house fire in Glebe Close, Thetford, they got here in 3 minutes and saved my house from burning down, very friendly and professional service, you guys really don’t get paid enough!

Huge thanks to all who attended our Chimney fire in Tibenham last night. Thankfully no harm was done, other than to my pride, and your swift attendance and thorough investigation made us all feel much safer. A valuable lesson learned by us, SWEEP YOUR CHIMNEYS REGULARLY.



Thank you all.

Huge thanks to Norfolk Fire & Rescue for swift response and rescue after I inadvertently locked our dog Rosie in the car with the keys at Stowe Bridge today. Crew were amazing, even giving Rosie a drink of water before leaving.

Huge thank you to the guys working on Mousehold Heath today. You’ve had so much to deal with recently but still found time to talk to us. I went home with a very very happy little boy. Thank you

Hi I'm really not sure if this is the right way to go about it but, I was involved in an accident with a cyclist on Tuesday 23rd Feb and there was a wonderful fireman passing on his work. I have no way of contacting him and would very much like to say a big thank you for all his help. He drives a silver vectra, tall man of slim build and would have been late to work that day. Please if anyone can help me get in contact with him I would be very thankful xx

Fabulous service and great to work with (Red Cross volunteer)

Excellent service working on a shoestring.

Doing an excellent job in heavy, hot and dangerous conditions.

Best fire and rescue service in the country. Very short response time. Thank you for your service!

Amazing response time when our garden fence was set fire to by someone. Thank you x