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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
2 days
Are you heading for a Swim this weekend? . Natural and man-made hazards mean that some bodies of water – including reservoirs, rivers, canals, quarry lakes and weirs – aren’t safe for swimming or water-based activities. Visit the Swim England website for a list of safe open
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
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It's going to be HOT this weekend! . With an AMBER heat health warning for the South West, it's not only important to look after yourselves but also your communities – make sure you keep hydrated, stay out of the sun, and keep an eye on neighbours. At this time of year, we
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
3 days
Automatic fire sprinkler systems have once again proved their worth after they safely suppressed two recent fires. We’ve seen a fire in a block of flats, caused by a charging lithium-ion battery, contained by the sprinkler system which meant firefighters could safely evacuate
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
4 days
UPDATE: Firefighters have safely extinguished a fire at a retail premises on Union Street and some crews remain to make the scene safe. Union Street and Nelson Street are due to reopen shortly.
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
5 days
⚠️ We're currently responding to an incident on Union Street in Bristol City Centre. Union Street and Nelson Street are currently closed. Please avoid the area if you can while our crews are at work.
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
5 days
We’re proud to support the Bath River Line and feature in the #LifeOnWater exhibition, raising awareness of river safety through creativity 💬🌊.📷 by Hermione MacNab . 🚫 Don’t swim in rivers.🚷 Stay back from the edge.📞 Call 999 in emergencies.🛟 Float to live.➡️
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
9 days
🌾 It’s been hot and dry this week — and even as the weather cools, it’s still important to stay wildfire-aware. Dry grass and open spaces remain at risk, as shown in this recent field fire tackled by crews. Help reduce the risk:.✅ Avoid disposable barbecues in the countryside
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
10 days
📺 You may see some familiar faces on ITV1 tomorrow! . 👩🚒🐶 Firefighter and Urban Search and Rescue dog handler Rachel King and Sally, one of our search and rescue dogs, will appear on Fern Britton: Inside the Vet’s tomorrow (4 July) at 2pm. The series will also be available on
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
12 days
We’re grateful to firefighter Tracey Garrett for sharing her experience of managing menopause symptoms while working in a physically and mentally demanding role. Thank you to the Firefighters Charity for helping highlight how important it is to talk openly about menopause and.
@firefighters999
Fire Fighters Charity
13 days
Going through the menopause can feel an isolating experience, with unpredictable symptoms disrupting day-to-day. @AvonFireRescue firefighter Tracey Garrett says she found managing those symptoms alongside the demands of her job especially challenging: 🚒
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
17 days
UPDATE 17:00: The fire is now out, and crews have scaled back. The remaining crews are dampening down the scene and checking for hotspots. Crews used multiple jets and hose reels and isolated the gas and electricity while 15 firefighters wore breathing apparatus to extinguish the.
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
17 days
Crews from Southmead, Patchway, Kingswood, Hicks Gate, Bath, Yate, Temple, Bedminster and Avonmouth Fire Stations, are currently on the scene of a fire at a property on Southmead Road, Southmead. Firefighters are currently tackling the fire. Please avoid the area as the road is
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
18 days
🚨 Attention all motorcyclists! 🏍️. Join us for Biker Down at Weston-super-Mare Fire Station and learn life-saving skills that could make all the difference in an emergency. This FREE course will teach you essential first aid, accident scene management, and how to help fellow
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
23 days
🌊 🌞 Heading to the coast this weekend? Have fun, make memories — but please stay safe. if you get into trouble in the water: Float to Live . * Tilt your head back, with your ears submerged .* Relax and try to breathe normally .* Move your hands and feet to help you stay
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
23 days
We’re incredibly proud of the staff who volunteered to be part of our PRIDE video and the message it represents: that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued, especially at work, at home, and in our communities. Sadly, we’ve seen a rise in hate-filled and
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
24 days
📣 It’s going to be HOT this weekend and with that comes a higher risk of wildfires. 🔥 Help keep our countryside, parks, and moorlands safe:. ✅ Avoid disposable barbecues in open areas.🚭 Never discard cigarettes, matches, or glass bottles.📍 Follow local fire risk guidance.👀
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
25 days
🚨 It's Drowning Prevention Week 🚨.Every year, lives are lost to accidental drownings but they don’t have to be. We're proud to support the Royal Life Saving Society UK @RLSSUK in sharing the Water Safety Code 4 simple steps that could save your life:. 💭 STOP AND THINK –
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
26 days
🔥 On 28 June, Patrick, our Head of Estates, is tackling the World’s Toughest Mudder – a brutal 24-hour challenge packed with 5-mile loops of mud, ice water, lake crossings, electric shocks and more. He’s pushing himself to the limit to raise funds for The Fire Fighters Charity,
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
26 days
🍖 BBQs & bonfires are great—until they start a fire. ✅ Extinguish completely.✅ Avoid lighting during dry spells.#SummerSafety #FireSmart #BBQSeason
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
27 days
🚨 Last chance! Have your say on the redevelopment of Bath Fire Station – the survey closes TOMORROW! 🗣🚒. We’re rebuilding to better meet the needs of modern firefighting and serve our community more effectively. Check out the plans and share your feedback 👉
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@AvonFireRescue
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
30 days
Today, 14 June, at 10 am, we will observe a minute’s silence to honor the brave firefighters and member of the public who tragically lost their lives in Oxfordshire last month. This moment of reflection coincides with the funeral of one of the fallen firefighters. Our heartfelt
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