Huw Jakeway QFSM 🏴
@HuwJakeway
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Retired Chief Fire Officer, time for the next chapter. Ambassador of White Ribbon, husband, dad, keen cyclist & struggling golfer
South Wales
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@principalitysta
with all that are working so hard to deliver the Dragons Heart Hospital
@SWFireandRescue
crew on operational visit show they care for carers ❤️💙❤️
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Thanks to all the staff
@Velindre
for the treatment and care my dad has had. Privilege for him to ring the bell today 🙏
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A special day in my Fire & Rescue Service career. Thanks to everyone
@SWFireandRescue
#teamSouthWales
and my lovely family for all your support. Without you all this would not have been possible
#proudChief
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Firefighter Jones may you rest in peace, you will never be forgotten!!
Firefighter and Welsh rugby player dies suddenly aged 30
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It was 30 years ago I started my fire service career, it’s been an amazing journey and I feel so privileged to work such wonderful people
#bestjobever
@SWFireandRescue
I couldn’t have done it without the support of my amazing wife
@Jojakeway1
xx
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Today was even more poignant as I received my QFSM from HRH Prince of Wales
@PrincesTrustWal
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Just arrrived at Joint Fire Control Command Room & it’s extremely busy. There are over 400 non life risk calls stacked
Nearly 1000 emergency calls received since midnight
Thanks to all our control room staff, operational crews & officers from
@SWFireandRescue
you are amazing
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Firefighter Matthew John may you Rest in Peace, gone but never forgotten
@SWFireandRescue
#TeamSouthWales
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I'm asking those who’ve served their community as NHS, Police, Fire or other key worker to join the challenge of posting a picture of yourself in uniform. Just a picture, no description. The goal is to flood Twitter with positive photos instead of negativity. ❤️
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29 years ago today I started my fire & rescue service career, and what a privilege it is has been. It is such a pleasure to work with such an amazing team
@SWFireandRescue
#teamSouthWales
We have seen changes, and always seeking to learn & improve
I ❤️ my job!!
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Today is a very sad day for all of us
@SWFireandRescue
as we remember Firefighter Daniel Jones; a proud firefighter, colleague & friend
Thanks to all my friends & colleagues from UK fire & rescue services who joined us this morning in our minutes silence
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These are our
@SWFireandRescue
latest state of the art fire appliances. I love them and I know our operational crews will also, as they helped with the layout and design
#teamSouthWales
#HereForYou
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Such sad news and all our thoughts from everyone
@SWFireandRescue
are with John’s family and friends at such a difficult time
We all have such special memories of time with John
#RIPJohn
It is with a heavy heart and a very tear filled eye that I have to inform you all that at 05.45 John grew the biggest set of angel wings .
John you not only were my son your mother's shadow but you were most of all the world's biggest emergency services super fan
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A fitting memorial and remembrance at
@SWFireandRescue
Kenfig Hill station for Firefighter Daniel Jones
May you rest in peace Dan
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31 years ago today I walked through the gates of Mid Glamorgan training school, it’s been an amazing journey to here, I work with some amazing & inspirational people
@SWFireandRescue
Thanks to my lovely family for all your support, I couldn’t have done it without you
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After 34 years of loyal service today we
@SWFireandRescue
wish
@IanGreenman
a happy, healthy & long retirement
An officer & gentleman who epitomises our Core Values; professional, dedicated, caring, respectful, trustworthy, dynamic, resilient & disciplined
Thank you Ian
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I can’t believe where time has gone, but 10 years ago today I was appointed as Chief
@SWFireandRescue
Everyday is a privilege to work with the talented and caring people of
#TeamSouthWales
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Group Manager Eric Bellew retires from
@SWFireandRescue
today; a consummate professional, officer & gentleman
Thank you
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28 years ago today I started my fire service career.
A lovely wife, 2 great children & a whole load of life experience later, where have those years gone?
Privilege to work with such caring and professional people
@SWFireandRescue
#teamSouthWales
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Today is our 25th Anniversary as being
@SWFireandRescue
I have always been proud of serving our communities and see it as a privilege to wear the uniform that I do
Follow us next week as we celebrate the last 25 years
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Just been to our Control room, amazing that our staff have battled the ‘beast from east’ to get to our
@SWFireandRescue
Control and Stations. There to serve our communities
#teamSouthWales
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After all the years of fighting these fires, I’ve never come to terms with why people knowingly destroy our beautiful countryside and wildlife!!
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Wow wow - 3 years in a row
@WorldRescueOrg
Champions!!
@SWFRS_Ex_Team
@SWFireandRescue
you are an inspiration to all of us. Your dedication and commitment to excellence is fantastic
Congratulations and well done
👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏👍
🚒🏴🚒🏴🚒🏴🚒🏴🚒🏴🚒
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Congratulations to
@SWFireandRescue
extrication team being crowned winners
@_ukro
this weekend
Consistent performers over so many years 👏👏
#TeamSouthWales
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Another difficult week for everyone I know. I am so proud of everyone
@SWFireandRescue
you have once again stepped up to what we need to do. This is a rapidly changing health emergency & we are doing all we can to be there when you need us.
Thanks to
#teamSouthWales
#HereForYou
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Another busy afternoon in Joint Fire Control with flooding across South Wales
@SWFireandRescue
@mawwfire
So we’ve done a food run for everyone. Thanks to
@GreggsOfficial
Bridgend Industrial Estate, you were amazing
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Today I have taken an aerial view of the incidents we have ongoing across
@SWFireandRescue
.
I am so proud of the work of our crews, Control staff & officers. You have worked tirelessly, thank you.
Thanks also for the support we have had from our communities
#TeamSouthWales
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I am pleased and reassured that our
@SWFireandRescue
firefighters working with & driving ambulances with
@WelshAmbulance
are being programmed for their Covid vaccinations
Thanks to our colleagues at NHS Wales for your support
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We all know that we should be staying at home and saving lives!! So why o why are we
@SWFireandRescue
experiencing so many grass fires this evening??
Firefighting in these strong easterly winds are difficult and challenging for our crews
NO TO DELIBERATE FIRES
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This week has been an amazing week in
@SWFireandRescue
history. I am in awe of the professionalism & dedication of everyone at Team South Wales you have worked so hard in delivering the events we have hosted!!
You are all a pleasure to work with & I’m the proudest Chief around!
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Congratulations to all on
@SWFireandRescue
course 01/20 for passing out as wholetime firefighters today.
The resilience & flexibility of instructors and trainees alike made this special day happen
Be proud everyone
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Been to visit the crews
@SWFireandRescue
working at Twmbarlwm mountain this afternoon.
Complex & demanding environment, but doing an amazing job.
Great support from
@NatResWales
Community support is amazing, thanks South Wales 🏴
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An absolute fantastic event
@NosGalanRaces
one for next year again
@CCMattJukes
Happy New Year from all
@SWFireandRescue
@swpolice
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This week has been one of the most challenging I have ever experienced and I am sure everyone would agree. I am immensely proud of everyone
@SWFireandRescue
who have pulled together to plan and prepare for COVID19
#teamSouthWales
#HereForYou
- thank you all
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Collaboration at its best!!
📣 First of its kind in Wales, four 9⃣9⃣9⃣ Services under one roof in
#LlantwitMajor
.
@SWFireandRescue
@swpolice
@WelshAmbulance
@MCA_media
will be located on one site.
It'll strengthen relationships creating more effective ways of working.
More here 👉
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Fire stations and all work locations across
@SWFireandRescue
took a minutes silence to pay our respects to Firefighter Josh Gardener
@mawwfire
at midday today
We also took a moment to reflect and remember those that we have also lost in the last few weeks
#RIPfriends
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From all your friends and colleagues
@SWFireandRescue
our thoughts and prayers are with you
@mawwfire
at such a sad and difficult time
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Today is
@WhiteRibbon_UK
day, the start of 16 days of action of men making a stance against domestic abuse and sexual violence against women. We
@SWFireandRescue
whole heartily support this campaign
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Today we said farewell and happy retirement to ACFO Andy Thomas, an inspirational leader & fantastic ambassador for
@SWFireandRescue
thanks Andy
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Wow wow!!
#Coast2Coast
complete, what an awesome experience with an amazing bunch of guys for a Charity that looks after us all so well
@SWFireandRescue
@CFOPeloton2019
@firefighters999
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Today has been a challenging day. I thank you all for your kind words & praise for all
@SWFireandRescue
you are right everyone at
#teamSouthWales
are amazing!! Thanks to you all
My thoughts are with you from across South Wales that have been affected by these devastating floods
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Having watched Fire Station 20
@ITVWales
well done to all. At my station visit at Cwmbran this morning I also witnessed at first hand how our
@SWFireandRescue
crews work with professionalism and compassion under tragic and difficult circumstances
#professional
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It’s been a privilege for me to serve 31 years with GJ Davies, a consummate and dedicate professional
@SWFireandRescue
#
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So well deserved a tough night for everyone, thanks
#teamSouthWales
Blue watch Ebbw vale having a Well earned breakfast following an extremely busy night carrying out rescues and evacuations of properties. Refreshed and ready to go again.
#teamsouthwales
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Today is Firefighters Memorial Day, in these tough times it is even more important to remember those brave firefighters that have lost their lives serving their communities
Join us
@SWFireandRescue
by observing a minutes silence at midday
#neverforgotten
#teamSouthWales
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Wishing everyone that is working today a merry Christmas / Nadolig Llawen
Special shout out to all
@SWFireandRescue
who are there today, tomorrow and everyday for the communities that we are all so proud to serve
Stay safe and thank you 💕
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The Welsh Emergency Services show their strategic commitment on Dementia
@DyfedPowys
@gwentpolice
@NWPolice
@swpolice
@mawwfire
@NorthWalesFire
@SWFireandRescue
@WelshAmbulance
Dementia aware and Dementia friendly
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Happy New Year everyone and I wish you a happy and healthy 2020
Remember:
Yesterday is history
Tomorrow is a mystery
Today is a privilege
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Aberdare fire: Four people rescued from flat
Thanks to our crews
@SWFireandRescue
who worked so hard at this incident, your professionalism really is world class!!
#teamSouthWales
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Yesterday we took
@Almark999Alison
out to celebrate her promotion to
@BedsFire
and to say thank you for everything you have done for
@SWFireandRescue
Our loss their gain, thanks so much Al
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Remembrance parade
@SWFireandRescue
Barry today to remember our brave firefighter and friend Richard Jenkins that regrettably paid the ultimate sacrifice 16 years ago today
Never forgotten, RIP Richard
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To each & everyone
@SWFireandRescue
, thank you very much for your continued professionalism and community pride
#TeamSouthWales
'I am immensely proud of our staff for their efforts,' says fire chief over mountain fires battle
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Richie Fuller Decaman, what an outstanding achievement you have entered the Hall of Fame
Thanks to everyone that also provided the much needed support
@SWFireandRescue
#teamSouthWales
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On
#InternationalMensDay2019
let’s remember we don’t have to ‘man up’
Thought I would share this, come on let’s be positive role models
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A very emotional day for me today, Julie my left hand lady has retired
Of the 30 years loyal and professional service Julie has served
@SWFireandRescue
we have worked together for over 11 years
I couldn’t have done this job with Julie, thank you so much
#TeamSouthWales
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My dad has always taught me to never give up. Just like you dad I won’t!!
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On behalf of
@SWFireandRescue
I have received a Certificate of Commendation from
@jasonkillens
for the support
#TeamSouthWales
have provided to our colleagues
@WelshAmbulance
through this pandemic. Personnel have volunteered and provided 535 shifts
Thank you everyone
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#9
/11 the day that changed the world!! Our thoughts are with those that lost loved ones, we will always remember the brave actions of those emergency services workers
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Come on the people of South Wales, we can do so much better than this. Everyone at
#teamSouthWales
have other priorities to be thinking about
Help us to help you, no more deliberate fires please!!
This week our crews have attended a number of grass and refuse fires across South Wales which may have been deliberately started.
Deliberate fires put our firefighters lives in danger, pose risk to the community & can cause significant damage.
More 👉
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Humbling to receive the Outstanding Contribution award
@AllWalesCIC
this morning, it's for all
@SWFireandRescue
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Great opportunity to experience our new real fire training facility this morning
The skill of our training instructors is absolutely outstanding; professional & competent. You have changed a great facility into an amazing training experience for
@SWFireandRescue
crews
Thank you
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Been to our
@mawwfire
@SWFireandRescue
Joint Fire Control this evening. Spreading some chocolate sugar boast!! You are all an amazing group of people; professional, dedicated and caring. Thanks very much
#herosinheadsets
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It’s
@999Day
and I would like to thank everyone across the emergency services for their commitment to serve their communities
A very special thank you to everyone
@SWFireandRescue
who’s dedication and professionalism is world class
#TeamSouthWales
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All of us
@SWFireandRescue
are devastated by this awfully sad news. Paul had an engrained sense of public duty and always went of his way to help others
You will be missed by so many
#RIP
my friend
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of 'true gentleman' Paul Teesdale to Covid-19. Paul had a distinguished career
@SWFireandRescue
before joining our non-emergency service as a call handler. Our thoughts are with his family. Full tribute:
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30 years & 1 day from joining the best job ever,
@SWFireandRescue
course 1/90 are fitted for their new fire kit. Lots has changed in 30 years, plastic leggings, woolly jackets and cork helmets are a thing of the past!
A game of guess who, can you match us in the 2 photos?
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First ever Olympic Triathlon complete ✅ so it must a PB then!!
2018 Suunto Cardiff Olympic Tri Huw JAKEWAY S-00:31:04 B-01:10:24 R-00:45:49 Total-02:30:54
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Thanks to Group Managers Meredith and Moody for their long and loyal service to
@SWFireandRescue
You have both given more than I could have asked for, thank you so much!!
Wishing you both a long, happy and healthy retirement - you deserve it!!
#TeamSouthWales
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Outstanding show of support from the emergency services at Porthcawl 💙❤️💚💙❤️💚💙❤️💚💙❤️💚💙❤️💚💙❤️💚
We all want to say a BIG thank you to our
#NHS
colleagues and all who take care of us.
Here are our crews from
#Porthcawl
Fire and Rescue Station showing their appreciation along with
@WelshAmbulance
and
@swpolice
#ClapForOurCarers
👏
#HereForYou
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An extremely sad day for all at
@SWFireandRescue
today, RIP Patrick. Mark of respect from all at Ely
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In the month of July our crews
@SWFireandRescue
attended 1,068 grass/wild land fires, over 85% were started deliberately. We have miles of devastation across South Wales, the impact on our wildlife and ecosystems is painful to see
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On behalf of Her Majesty the Queen it was a privilege to present
@SWFireandRescue
Group Managers Wyatt, Jenkins, Towell & Jackson with their Long Service & Good Conduct Medals. Thank you all for your loyal & dedicated service
@Jenkins72Sean
@StJTowell
@TonyJackson148
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For me standards and routine are important. I’ve been cleaning my shoes for 30 years and I’m not going to stop now!!
@SWFireandRescue
#teamSouthWales
#HereForYou
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Great afternoon working with our
@SWFireandRescue
fantastic media team this afternoon
#teamSouthWales
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It’s been an amazing to host this Challenge, International firefighter challenge in Cardiff Bay.
Thanks to everyone
@SWFireandRescue
who have have worked so hard to make this a world class experience
#teamSouthWales
you are awesome!! 👍👏👍👏👍👏
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If you missed the results of
@WRC2019France
overnight - team
@SWFRS_Ex_Team
@SWFireandRescue
are once again crowned World Champions!!
You guys are dedicated, professional and great ambassadors for our Service, thank you so much.
#teamSouthWales
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Nadolig Llawen, merry Christmas to everyone
@SWFireandRescue
thank you for your outstanding service to our communities. They are safer today because of your professionalism and commitment.
You really are a pleasure to lead and work with 🏴🚒🎅
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A really hard hitting programme by
@BBCWales
showing the dedication of the Critical Care staff of
@AneurinBevanUHB
thank you one and all
@JudithPagetCEO
you must be so proud of all your super NHS heroes
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Today
@SWFireandRescue
with Firefighter Richard Jenkins family we remembered the sacrifice Richard made in-line the duty 19 years ago
#RIPFFJenkins
Thanks to our colleagues
@WelshAmbulance
for joining us on parade today
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Dedicated, professional ambassadors for
@SWFireandRescue
Bridgend fire station celebrates team's fourth global title
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After another challenging day, thanks to all at Joint Fire Control, operational crews, officers and staff from
@SWFireandRescue
you are amazing team of people that care for the communities that we serve
#teamSouthWales
Thank you 👍🚒🚒👍
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Wishing all
@SWFireandRescue
a happy Easter and to those working today and protecting our communities, thank you
#HereForYou
#teamSouthWales
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100 women - so proud of
@Almark999Alison
@SWFireandRescue
who made such a prestigious list of Welsh inspirational women. Congratulations and so well deserved 👏👏👏👏
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I’m so proud of what everyone across
@SWFireandRescue
have achieved throughout this pandemic. Attending the pass out parade of course 03/2020 is just a reflection of everyone’s dedication & professionalism
Thank you to each & everyone of you
#TeamSouthWales
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Roses are red
violets are blue
my smoke alarms work
I hope yours do too
@SWFireandRescue
#NationalPoetryDay
#testittoday
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Wishing a great friend and professional colleague a find farewell as he leaves
@SWFireandRescue
after 32 years of dedicated service
@SteveCo77011263
have a long, happy and healthy retirement
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Been to
@ITVWales
today to take a sneak peek at
#firestation20
@SWFireandRescue
which is coming to your screens soon
Thanks to
@NicolaHendyITV
you have done a fantastic job
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Cardiff Central world record ladder climb ascended Everest in 4hrs 17mins & 22 seconds! Full Fire kit & in BA under air!! Well done everyone
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we
@SWFireandRescue
remember Firefighter Richard Jenkins who tragically lost his life whilst serving our communities
#RIPRichard
we will never forget the sacrifice you made
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It was lovely to welcome our next cohort of 12 trainee wholetime firefighters to the Service
@SWFireandRescue
and our training centre as they commence their pathway to their chosen profession
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Passed my medical and fitness assessment and now I’ve received confirmation of my Skills for Justice Strategic Operational Command assessment
@SWFireandRescue
looks like I’m a keeper for a while longer
#teamSouthWales
happy days!!
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Today we
@SWFireandRescue
remembered the brave men and women of our armed forces that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms today
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