
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
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🔥 Official Avon Fire & Rescue Service account. Not monitored 24/7. In an emergency call 999.
South West, England
Joined April 2009
A team of our talented technicians will be hitting the track at the Bristol Krazy Races this Sunday, racing their custom-built soapbox down Windmill Hill. Their fire engine–inspired racer comes complete with sirens, blue lights, and a striking paint scheme – all to raise funds
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🚨 We’re supporting #30Ways30Days a national month to help us all stay prepared for emergencies🚨. This week we’re focusing on knowing your risk! By understanding and preparing for the risks you might encounter, you can significantly enhance your ability to respond effectively
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🌉 On 12 September, The Grand Pier will shine red for Home Fire Safety Month! .Join our crews 12–8pm for free fire safety advice & activities. Can't make it? Don't miss out, and take the free home fire safety check to get tailored advice for your home:
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🚒🌍 Our team has returned after a 2,000-mile journey delivering two retired fire engines and vital rescue equipment to firefighters in Odesa, Ukraine. The vehicles and kit, no longer in use at AF&RS, will now support life-saving work thanks to the dedication of our volunteers
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this week is Chimney Fire Safety Week. Chimney fires are dangerous but preventable. Keep your home safe this winter by:.✔️ Having your chimney swept regularly by a professional.✔️ Using only dry, seasoned wood or quality fuel.✔️ Getting your appliance serviced annually. Let’s
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🛑 Working smoke alarms save lives. Do you have one on every floor? Make sure to start testing them every two weeks today! It only takes a minute. Want tailored advice for your home? Take the free online check: #HomeFireSafetyMonth
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UPDATE: .At 13:38, firefighters from Temple, Bedminster, Southmead, Kingswood, Yate, and Hicks Gate Fire Stations were called to a fire at a building in Temple Back, Redcliffe, Bristol. Firefighters extinguished the fire using water jets, fire extinguishers, and the turntable.
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Firefighters from Bedminster, Temple, and Southmead Fire Stations are currently responding to a fire in Temple Back, Redcliffe, Bristol. Please avoid the area if possible. If you live in the area, please keep your windows and doors closed.
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🚨 Did you know that from April 2024 to April 2025, we attended 505 accidental fires in the home. Many of these were preventable; that's why this Home Fire Safety Month, we are urging you to take 15 minutes to protect your home today. 👉 Complete your free Home Fire Safety
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The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if
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🔥 It’s always important to remember kitchen safety! 🔥. Remember to take care in the kitchen by following these tips 👇👇.👉 Don't put anything metal in the microwave.👉 Keep electrics (leads and appliances) away from water.👉 Check toasters are clean and placed away from
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INCIDENT UPDATE - FIRE OUT.We have been responding to a car fire on at a car park in Newfoundland Circus, Bristol City Centre. The fire is now extingished but we still have a number of fire engines on scene. One lane of the M32 is closed, police are managing the traffic. Thak you
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Getting a good night's sleep is important 😴 to help you rest easy here are some simple tips you can take to protect your home from fire. 👉 Close all internal doors to stop a fire from spreading.👉 Turn off and unplug all electrical appliances, unless they are designed to be
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🚒 Our technicians are taking on the Bristol Krazy Races on Sun, 7 Sept!. They’ll be racing their fire engine–inspired soapbox (sirens & blue lights included 🚨) down Windmill Hill – all in aid of the firefighters' charity. You can support them here 👉
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Are you fancying a dip this bank holiday Monday? Hot days might tempt you to cool off near water, but hidden dangers could turn a fun day into a tragedy. Here’s how to keep safe: . ✅ If you fall in: Float to Live (lean back, spread your arms and legs, control your breathing).✅
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We have been seeing an increase in grass fires recently. Fires can ignite in a moment and when vegetation is dry, even a tiny spark can trigger a fast-moving blaze. Deliberate or careless actions can devastate our countryside, wildlife, and communities. Let’s all do our part to
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Do your parents or grandparents have at least one smoke alarm on every floor of their home? 🏡.Would they know how to react in a fire? 🚒.You can help them by showing them how to complete our free online home fire safety checker ..#FireKills
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If your home has cooking or heating appliances which do not run off electricity, you should also have carbon monoxide alarms. We recommend you install them in areas where there is a fuel burning appliance. Carbon monoxide (CO) is poisonous gas which you cannot see, smell or
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RT @CAPTcharity: It’s scary to think about but if a fire breaks out children often hide from it because they’re scared. This means it will….
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Congratulations to our firefighter apprentices on their excellent End Point Assessments by Skills for Justice (SFJ). The Firefighter apprentices achieved an incredible 80% Distinction Pass – our highest scoring results yet. To achieve a distinction, apprentices need to
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