Absolutely outstanding article from @PJNorwood in @fireengineering. It succinctly points out that the challenge of fire service training is strongly based on high quality fire instructors training and competency. https://t.co/r7DpFLaFEJ

SUCCESS! After FBU members in Hampshire & Isle of Wight campaigned against £1.6m cuts, the Fire Authority has delayed the cuts, buying crucial time to secure funding. All eyes are now on local MPs and central government to step up and secure funding for HIWFRS.

Fire cadet quartet commended for using medical skills to treat casualties in their daily lives. Using the knowledge and techniques taught to them through the programme, our cadets intervened to help people in their time of need. Read more 👉 https://t.co/nQk6DyWxNQ

Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan saved 165 lives in the Texas flash floods. The 26-year-old, a former KPMG accountant, directed Army Blackhawk 60s and MH-65s to survivors and helped get them to safety, according to the New York Post. “Ruskan spearheaded a high-risk

To those who have recently watched the Netflix documentary on Grenfell, here's a quick run down of issues which still haven't changed since the fire:

If anyone has watched the Netflix documentary on Grenfell and is looking for further reading, I've made all my posts on summarising the inquiry report free to read. Links in the thread below:

If implemented, these cuts will increase response times They will undermine public and firefighter safety. We call on @HantsIOW_fire to stops these cuts and puts safety first. Please sign & share the petition:- https://t.co/nW6Xf8ayOU

🌊☀️ Heading to the coast this weekend? Have fun — but stay safe. If you get into trouble: Float to Live ✅ Lean back, ears in water ✅ Relax, breathe ✅ Gentle movements 🏖️ Swim between red & yellow flags 🚫 No inflatables 📞 Call 999, ask for Coastguard #RespectTheWater 💙

FF Martyn Sadler & FF Jennie Logan True Heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice whilst protecting their community. Never forget them 🚒 🪽 Rest In Peace Thoughts are prayers with their families, friends & everyone @OxonFireRescue

My thoughts are with all those in @OxonFireRescue who have sadly lost 2 firefighters in the line of duty, my thoughts also go to the family, friends and loved ones of both firefighters and the member of the public who also tragically lost their life.

Una imagen vale más que mil palabras. Que la tierra os sea leve compañeros.😔🙏🏼 #Alcorcón #DEP

Con mucha tristeza lamentamos la pérdida de dos compañeros de @alcorconbombero tras la intervención en un incendio. Nuestro corazón está con sus familias, amigos y seres queridos. Momento muy doloroso. Toda nuestra fuerza a los compañeros hospitalizados https://t.co/6VHa7rzBdj

Are you are involved in training and working within UK Fire and Rescue Services? Eager to explore the latest strategic and tactical emerging themes and trends relevant to UK Fire and Rescue Services in modern firefighting?

⏲️ It’s time! 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡! Check out our website for more info and to get working on your application, which must be submitted before 23:59 on Wednesday 5th March. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/1S9Yd67TS2

Use of a SmokeStopper to assist in stairwell operations in Krems, Austria. Compare this video to the one posted yesterday with “traditional” door entry techniques and note the significant difference in the stairwell tenability. #flashpointequipment #smokeblockingdevices

Such a tragic event. The investigation will find out reasons behind this tragedy but this is why we do our job. This is why my team go out every day to make buildings safer, to make lives safer. RIP and thoughts with all involves https://t.co/BklQjVOxnY

Very excited to be able to share the key messages from the EXIT project in animated form. 5 years work in 2 minutes - please take a look and share! Key studies here: https://t.co/BrxYt4T2NI https://t.co/miI34UTKJF https://t.co/hdg3voThlU YouTube link: https://t.co/SBAIUfSHla

Londoners are putting themselves at risk by mixing common cleaning products and creating toxic chemical cocktails. This morning, Group Commander Matt Hayward appeared on @BBCMorningLive to talk about how to stay safe. Find out more https://t.co/46ktbQOUsg

Recently I re-discovered this article from my friend Matthias, which perfectly describes the basis of gas cooling. "It is important to reiterate that this is a measure to advance towards the fire and should not be used as an extinguishing technique." 🎯 https://t.co/xWqU2uUorF

When firefighters are sent out in crews of just three in a fire engine, lives are put at risk. The fragmentation of the fire and rescue service has led to a dangerous post-code lottery for firefighter crews. To protect firefighters and the public, we need national standards.