West Midlands Fire Service

If you're not already tuned in make sure you WATCH the The Pride of Britain Awards awards tonight at 8pm.
Our Highgate firecrew and technical rescue team are being honoured for their live saving actions, after a male was impaled on his way to propose!
Don't miss out!

No matter how much fun you might have with a bonfire tonight, make sure you stay safe.
🔥 Have a hose or bucket of water standing by 🔥 Keep fire well away from fences and trees 🔥 Don't use petrol or put other flammable items on it.
... If it gets out of control, dial 999.
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If you're using fireworks at home, please read ALL safety and proper use guidance on the boxes. Fireworks can be amazing to look at, but used improperly can be lethal.
Always follow manufacturers instructions, and only use safety standard approved items.

Going to organised fireworks displays is much safer than trying to do it yourself at home!
Here's a top guide to where you can go to see them in the Midlands this year! http://wmfs.link/wngqK

Planning on brightening up your Halloween night with sparklers? Make sure you #SparkleSafely and check out our awesome animation on using them safely! http://wmfs.link/u4mS7

Do you have some petrifyingly paranormal pumpkins this year?!
If you do use candles in them make sure you blow them out! Even better, use small LED lights instead!
... Whatever you're doing, we wish you a Happy Halloween, from all of us at West Midlands Fire Service
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With spooks and ghouls, witches and zombies all around, it's a frightening time... but nothing is more terrifying that a home without a SMOKE ALARM!
Make sure you have one fitted and test it regularly!

The 'trick' is to test once a week! The 'treat' is knowing your smoke alarm can keep you and your family safe!
#TestItTuesday

If you're using sparklers, either to spice up your Halloween or in the run-up to bonfire night, make sure you #sparklesafely and never leave children unattended with sparklers!

As it's time to turn the clocks back, Before you get your head down and hit the sack, TEST YOUR LIFE-SAVING SMOKE ALARM - You’ll be able to rest and sleep calm.
... Now, we're not poets - We think, by now, you know it! Our job is to help and protect. Your safety we’ll never neglect.
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Firefighters at Ward End Community Fire Station have been getting in some training in chemical protection suits! 🚒

It's official - we ARE the 'Pride of Britain'!! Read all about it! wmfs.link/8aUWU

We're honoured to have been shortlisted as finalists in this year's Pride of Britain Awards. Congratulations to the 15 firefighters from Highgate Community Fire Station and our Technical Rescue Unit, who responded to a car crash in which a driver was fully impaled on a metal railing. You can read our original press release here: http://wmfs.link/zNRfo The winners will be announced on ITV's 'This Morning' tomorrow (Fri 26/10). Very best of luck to all who are in the running!

Wherever you are in the world, let's hear those beeps, peeps! It's #TestitTuesday! 🚒

A (very!) quick tour of our Fire Control's new home, taking shape at our HQ. Our control room operators are at the heart of us getting an emergency response to you in just 5 minutes. #UnsungHeroes

Foam party! Our Foleshill, Canley and Perry Barr crews got to work practicing their skills in using foam for incidents. #foam #foamparty #fireservice #firefighters

Another great Festival of Light celebration is on the Soho Rd, Handsworth, today. Organised by Soho Road BID, the event is one of the biggest in the Midlands!
Here's the details if you'd like to go along: http://wmfs.link/Hzs5V

If you're celebrating the Festival of Light this year at the West Midlands Combined Authority and India in UK (Consulate General of India, Birmingham) 'Diwali on the Square' event at Victoria Square or Wolverhampton's Diwali Mela in Phoenix Park, we hope you have a wonderful and safe time!

Someone who's scared and hysterical is screaming down the phone at you. Your job: keep them calm and safe. Where are they? What's the problem? Assess the situation, create an incident log, mobilise resources - in 80 seconds. Be a #FirefighterControl Be a #firefightercontrol: http://wmfs.link/GkJqO

just wanna say thank u to the brave men that put out a fire that started in a bin cupboard at the block of flats where me and my grandma live what might of started out as a small fire could of easily ending in tragedy but thanks to u guys u kept us safe so from all of us thank so much you ��

Would like to say a big thanks to the crew at erdington fire station for being soo warm and welcoming to my little girl. She'd spent weeks trying to spot a fire engine and asked to see one everyday. We finally did (and I'm sure they were on their break) but they jumped out to greet her then let her sit in the drivers seat. She was sooo excited she shook and has spent forever talking about it and now pretends she's a firefighter. Thanks for inspiring her and making a very simple wish come true. Just a little act of kindness, that's made her month. : )

These guys and gals saved my life back in the late 1990's.. Trapped in an upstairs flat, the flat below was well ablaze...

On my escape I fell down the smoke clogged stairs... Firefighters grabbed me and carried me outside...

Got a nice scar on my leg as a souvenir.

All I can say is Thanks for that day, and for the bravery of your team....X

The car garage right next to my office just had a huge fire...in fact, your crews are still there. Just wanted to say how totally in awe I am of the job that you do. Lots of car engines popping and rafters falling down and still you continued to fight. The bravery and stamina of the fire fighters there was truly amazing. Feel very lucky to have you looking out for us! x

Thank you west midlands fire service for putting out the fire in my horses field last night . It was his hay and shelter that caught fire , probably from a firework . Luckily he is ok but people let of these explosions with no thought of where they are landing !

Thank you to the men that came out to me last night to rescue my trapped 2.5 year old from her room! The door handle jammed and i couldn't get into her room! The men were lovely and even managed not to wake her! Thank you xxxx

Thank you so much to Aston Green watch who came to do a school visit today. All of the crew interacted so well with the children. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt so much

Only just found your show! Awesome work guys! � especially helping the homeless.

Met three fire fighters in a shop car park this morning from Hay Mills station. My lad was looking at their truck and each of them were amazing,talking to my son. It's the nice little touches from professional heroes like these that go a long way.



Only downside is he now won't stop talking about it and I'm sure I've an afternoon of watching Fireman Sam & Norman bloody Price.

Just want to say a massive thank you on behalf of me and my family to West Midlands Fire Service for rescuing our dog today. You were so quick to respond, very friendly and you saved one of our furry family members - we just can't thank you enough!

I would like to say a big huge thank you to the lovely fireman � and firewoman � who came and rescued my daughter after she got her leg caught in the baby gate. We tried everything to release her leg but nothing seemed to work. In the end we made a phone call to the local fire service and within minutes they were at our home address. They made us feel at ease with their lovely friendly and gentle nature . In the commotion we forgot to ask for your names so that my little girl and I could thank you properly. What a fantastic job you guys are doing - even in this snowy � weather!!! Thank you so much �

I would just like to say a huge thank you to West Midlands fire service, Canley Station Green Watch. The guys were here in a matter of minutes & reassured me that I had made the right decision to call them! Today my 15 month old was locked in my car with no ventilation. Between WMFS & Audi Assist we got my baby out of the car. The guys even started to try & entertain my son when he became distressed. I can't thank you guys enough! Good job

I want to thank each an all of you that attended to us yesterday.. such a stressful situation made a lot easier.. which could of been alot worse... thank you from us all..

I want to say a massive thank you to the fire service when my neighbours fire � got out of control the fire service were here within minutes I am so grateful they saved my garden and home from the fire cannot thank them enough �

I am a support worker for a deaf man. Half hour ago two of Birmingham's finest firemen came to install flashing smoke alarms & to my pleasant surprise both men know sign language and were able to communicate with the resident. Its fantastic the WMFS recognise the importance of their staff being able to communicate with deaf people. A special thanks to Alan & Joe from Birmingham & Kings Norton

Had a garden fire last night from what I know from my family the fire rescuers were on time and very good with my family. Great work and punctual effort! Keep it up west midlands fire service! Thank you so much for putting out the fire. You are all true hero's!

First off, my thanks for all the great work you do. I don't believe it's said enough to the Fire Service who, in every instance I've seen them and worked with them, they have have always done outstanding work for the people they serve.



More to the point however, I've been past several Fire Stations and have noticed that you still have watch towers. In the age of Airwave, 4G and GPS, what are they used for now?

A massive thank you to the staff on shift at Billesley fire station this morning. Had a car accident right outside the station this morning and they took a very emotional mess inside to calm and relax and were so lovely and accommodating! They checked my car over and made sure I could drive it home first also. Massive massive help and very much appreciated it!

A huge thank you to the officers from Canley Fire Station who came out so promptly to sort out the problem with our hearing impaired smoke alarm system. We really appreciate your help with this and I would also like to say how pleasant and efficient you all were.

just wanna say thank u to the brave men that put out a fire that started in a bin cupboard at the block of flats where me and my grandma live what might of started out as a small fire could of easily ending in tragedy but thanks to u guys u kept us safe so from all of us thank so much you ��

Would like to say a big thanks to the crew at erdington fire station for being soo warm and welcoming to my little girl. She'd spent weeks trying to spot a fire engine and asked to see one everyday. We finally did (and I'm sure they were on their break) but they jumped out to greet her then let her sit in the drivers seat. She was sooo excited she shook and has spent forever talking about it and now pretends she's a firefighter. Thanks for inspiring her and making a very simple wish come true. Just a little act of kindness, that's made her month. : )

These guys and gals saved my life back in the late 1990's.. Trapped in an upstairs flat, the flat below was well ablaze...

On my escape I fell down the smoke clogged stairs... Firefighters grabbed me and carried me outside...

Got a nice scar on my leg as a souvenir.

All I can say is Thanks for that day, and for the bravery of your team....X

The car garage right next to my office just had a huge fire...in fact, your crews are still there. Just wanted to say how totally in awe I am of the job that you do. Lots of car engines popping and rafters falling down and still you continued to fight. The bravery and stamina of the fire fighters there was truly amazing. Feel very lucky to have you looking out for us! x

Thank you west midlands fire service for putting out the fire in my horses field last night . It was his hay and shelter that caught fire , probably from a firework . Luckily he is ok but people let of these explosions with no thought of where they are landing !

Thank you to the men that came out to me last night to rescue my trapped 2.5 year old from her room! The door handle jammed and i couldn't get into her room! The men were lovely and even managed not to wake her! Thank you xxxx

Thank you so much to Aston Green watch who came to do a school visit today. All of the crew interacted so well with the children. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt so much

Only just found your show! Awesome work guys! � especially helping the homeless.

Met three fire fighters in a shop car park this morning from Hay Mills station. My lad was looking at their truck and each of them were amazing,talking to my son. It's the nice little touches from professional heroes like these that go a long way.



Only downside is he now won't stop talking about it and I'm sure I've an afternoon of watching Fireman Sam & Norman bloody Price.

Just want to say a massive thank you on behalf of me and my family to West Midlands Fire Service for rescuing our dog today. You were so quick to respond, very friendly and you saved one of our furry family members - we just can't thank you enough!

I would like to say a big huge thank you to the lovely fireman � and firewoman � who came and rescued my daughter after she got her leg caught in the baby gate. We tried everything to release her leg but nothing seemed to work. In the end we made a phone call to the local fire service and within minutes they were at our home address. They made us feel at ease with their lovely friendly and gentle nature . In the commotion we forgot to ask for your names so that my little girl and I could thank you properly. What a fantastic job you guys are doing - even in this snowy � weather!!! Thank you so much �

I would just like to say a huge thank you to West Midlands fire service, Canley Station Green Watch. The guys were here in a matter of minutes & reassured me that I had made the right decision to call them! Today my 15 month old was locked in my car with no ventilation. Between WMFS & Audi Assist we got my baby out of the car. The guys even started to try & entertain my son when he became distressed. I can't thank you guys enough! Good job

I want to thank each an all of you that attended to us yesterday.. such a stressful situation made a lot easier.. which could of been alot worse... thank you from us all..

I want to say a massive thank you to the fire service when my neighbours fire � got out of control the fire service were here within minutes I am so grateful they saved my garden and home from the fire cannot thank them enough �

I am a support worker for a deaf man. Half hour ago two of Birmingham's finest firemen came to install flashing smoke alarms & to my pleasant surprise both men know sign language and were able to communicate with the resident. Its fantastic the WMFS recognise the importance of their staff being able to communicate with deaf people. A special thanks to Alan & Joe from Birmingham & Kings Norton

Had a garden fire last night from what I know from my family the fire rescuers were on time and very good with my family. Great work and punctual effort! Keep it up west midlands fire service! Thank you so much for putting out the fire. You are all true hero's!

First off, my thanks for all the great work you do. I don't believe it's said enough to the Fire Service who, in every instance I've seen them and worked with them, they have have always done outstanding work for the people they serve.



More to the point however, I've been past several Fire Stations and have noticed that you still have watch towers. In the age of Airwave, 4G and GPS, what are they used for now?

A massive thank you to the staff on shift at Billesley fire station this morning. Had a car accident right outside the station this morning and they took a very emotional mess inside to calm and relax and were so lovely and accommodating! They checked my car over and made sure I could drive it home first also. Massive massive help and very much appreciated it!

A huge thank you to the officers from Canley Fire Station who came out so promptly to sort out the problem with our hearing impaired smoke alarm system. We really appreciate your help with this and I would also like to say how pleasant and efficient you all were.

just wanna say thank u to the brave men that put out a fire that started in a bin cupboard at the block of flats where me and my grandma live what might of started out as a small fire could of easily ending in tragedy but thanks to u guys u kept us safe so from all of us thank so much you ��

Would like to say a big thanks to the crew at erdington fire station for being soo warm and welcoming to my little girl. She'd spent weeks trying to spot a fire engine and asked to see one everyday. We finally did (and I'm sure they were on their break) but they jumped out to greet her then let her sit in the drivers seat. She was sooo excited she shook and has spent forever talking about it and now pretends she's a firefighter. Thanks for inspiring her and making a very simple wish come true. Just a little act of kindness, that's made her month. : )

These guys and gals saved my life back in the late 1990's.. Trapped in an upstairs flat, the flat below was well ablaze...

On my escape I fell down the smoke clogged stairs... Firefighters grabbed me and carried me outside...

Got a nice scar on my leg as a souvenir.

All I can say is Thanks for that day, and for the bravery of your team....X

The car garage right next to my office just had a huge fire...in fact, your crews are still there. Just wanted to say how totally in awe I am of the job that you do. Lots of car engines popping and rafters falling down and still you continued to fight. The bravery and stamina of the fire fighters there was truly amazing. Feel very lucky to have you looking out for us! x

Thank you west midlands fire service for putting out the fire in my horses field last night . It was his hay and shelter that caught fire , probably from a firework . Luckily he is ok but people let of these explosions with no thought of where they are landing !

Thank you to the men that came out to me last night to rescue my trapped 2.5 year old from her room! The door handle jammed and i couldn't get into her room! The men were lovely and even managed not to wake her! Thank you xxxx

Thank you so much to Aston Green watch who came to do a school visit today. All of the crew interacted so well with the children. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt so much

Only just found your show! Awesome work guys! � especially helping the homeless.

Met three fire fighters in a shop car park this morning from Hay Mills station. My lad was looking at their truck and each of them were amazing,talking to my son. It's the nice little touches from professional heroes like these that go a long way.



Only downside is he now won't stop talking about it and I'm sure I've an afternoon of watching Fireman Sam & Norman bloody Price.

Just want to say a massive thank you on behalf of me and my family to West Midlands Fire Service for rescuing our dog today. You were so quick to respond, very friendly and you saved one of our furry family members - we just can't thank you enough!

I would like to say a big huge thank you to the lovely fireman � and firewoman � who came and rescued my daughter after she got her leg caught in the baby gate. We tried everything to release her leg but nothing seemed to work. In the end we made a phone call to the local fire service and within minutes they were at our home address. They made us feel at ease with their lovely friendly and gentle nature . In the commotion we forgot to ask for your names so that my little girl and I could thank you properly. What a fantastic job you guys are doing - even in this snowy � weather!!! Thank you so much �

I would just like to say a huge thank you to West Midlands fire service, Canley Station Green Watch. The guys were here in a matter of minutes & reassured me that I had made the right decision to call them! Today my 15 month old was locked in my car with no ventilation. Between WMFS & Audi Assist we got my baby out of the car. The guys even started to try & entertain my son when he became distressed. I can't thank you guys enough! Good job

I want to thank each an all of you that attended to us yesterday.. such a stressful situation made a lot easier.. which could of been alot worse... thank you from us all..

I want to say a massive thank you to the fire service when my neighbours fire � got out of control the fire service were here within minutes I am so grateful they saved my garden and home from the fire cannot thank them enough �

I am a support worker for a deaf man. Half hour ago two of Birmingham's finest firemen came to install flashing smoke alarms & to my pleasant surprise both men know sign language and were able to communicate with the resident. Its fantastic the WMFS recognise the importance of their staff being able to communicate with deaf people. A special thanks to Alan & Joe from Birmingham & Kings Norton

Had a garden fire last night from what I know from my family the fire rescuers were on time and very good with my family. Great work and punctual effort! Keep it up west midlands fire service! Thank you so much for putting out the fire. You are all true hero's!

First off, my thanks for all the great work you do. I don't believe it's said enough to the Fire Service who, in every instance I've seen them and worked with them, they have have always done outstanding work for the people they serve.



More to the point however, I've been past several Fire Stations and have noticed that you still have watch towers. In the age of Airwave, 4G and GPS, what are they used for now?

A massive thank you to the staff on shift at Billesley fire station this morning. Had a car accident right outside the station this morning and they took a very emotional mess inside to calm and relax and were so lovely and accommodating! They checked my car over and made sure I could drive it home first also. Massive massive help and very much appreciated it!

A huge thank you to the officers from Canley Fire Station who came out so promptly to sort out the problem with our hearing impaired smoke alarm system. We really appreciate your help with this and I would also like to say how pleasant and efficient you all were.