The aim of this year's Deaf Awareness Week is to build inclusive communities for all.
Did you know there are specialist smoke alarms for those hard of hearing? They’re not all bleeping smoke alarms!
#DeafAwarenessWeek
#FireKills
Critical Control received multiple calls stating a shed was on fire close to a property in the Truro Area.Crews from
@TruroCFRS
@TolvaddonCFRS
& officer attended.Crews used hose reel jets and breathing apparatus to extinguish the blaze.
@DC_Police
also attended.
Today is
#InternationalFirefightersDay
, a global celebration of the courage and sacrifices made by firefighters.
This year is it's 25th anniversary and we pay tribute to those who risk their lives to save others and to those that made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
What if you had a fire in your home? Do you have your escape route planned? It doesn't matter what size your home is
Get out, stay out and call 999
#PlanAnEscape
#FireKills
🐟It may be a big catch, but is it worth jumping in for?
👉Water depths can change and there could be hidden debris. Every year people need rescuing, suffer serious injuries, or even die because they jump into the unknown
👍
#BeWaterAware
🐶Never enter the water to rescue your dog...who will rescue you?
👉40% of people that accidentally drown had no intention of entering the water.
This week we support the
@NFCC
drowning prevention campaign
👍
#BeWaterAware
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week next month, 3 firefighters will be participating in a 12 hour row in firekit 🥵
It's between 8am and 8pm on 17 May at Tesco Extra, Pool where we'll be raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity
Donate here🙂
Don't miss out on this opportunity to become a safer and more prepared rider!
➡ St Austell Community Fire Station
📆 21 April 2024
⏰ 10:30 to 13:30
Book here:
Did you miss out last month? Don't worry, we're trying to run these FREE courses as often as we can.
The next date is:
⌚️ Sunday 21 April 2024 10:30 to 13:30
📌 St Austell Community Fire Station
✅ Book your place here:
🔥 More people die in fires in the home caused by cigarettes and smoking products than any other cause
💡 Smoke outdoors - it's safer than smoking indoors
➡ Put it out. Right out.
Don't be the April Fool today - test your smoke alarm!
Not got one - you can find them available in most DIY shops for less than a tenner. It could save your life!
#presstotest
"Do you leave a two-second gap? If you tailgate a vehicle in front, you're more at risk of causing a serious collision. To find out more about safe driving, visit:
▶️
#LittleChanges
change everything
#RoadSafety
#SaferRoads
"
🌧☔️Cornwall has seen a lot of rainfall and there is more expected. We thought we'd show you one of our drill practices involving the rescue of a casualty from their car.
#TurnAroundDontDrown