Last night our crews from #foresthill performed a skilled rescued of a 16 year old cat, that had managed to get itself stuck on a roof. They used our 32m turntable ladder to reach and used cat treats to keep the cat calm during the rescue. #notjustfires

Red watch training today, making use of the high water levels and working on new methods to rescue people from cars in flash flood scenarios. #notjustfires #srtshrewsbury

Today was a fantastic multi- agency water rescue training day @cardiffintww. Not all went as planned!💦😁 A massive thankyou to all of the agencies involved @ASPolice @DSFireUpdates, and Surf Rescue GB! An invaluable day that involved lots of learning 😀 #notjustfires #SWIFTY

Firefighters helped a large 28-year-old horse back on to his feet today after he fell in his stables in Roxwell overnight 🐴 Specially trained firefighters from Chelmsford Fire Station worked alongside a vet to lift the horse using our animal rescue equipment #NotJustFires

Firefighters rescued a small dog called Bella after she became trapped in thick undergrowth while walking in Runwell earlier today 🐶 Crews used a ladder to cut away at the bushes as well as crawling into the undergrowth to safely rescue Bella. #NotJustFires

Firefighters rescued Sophie, a 35-year-old horse, after she struggled to get up in a field in Romford yesterday 🐴 Specially trained animal rescue crews worked alongside a vet to move Sophie so she could be helped back on her feet using our animal rescue hi-ab #NotJustFires

A crew from Selby & the aerial ladder from Harrogate have just dealt with an incident in the town involving unsafe masonry. This caused around 15 mins of disruption whilst the team made the building safe. Road now fully open. #notjustfires

First shift with the Falls & Frailty Car supporting @SolentNHSTrust Urgent Community Response team helping people in their home avoiding a visit to hospital. #NotJustFires #CommunityCare #OneTeam @HantsIOW_fire

#notjustfires white watch attended an early morning animal rescue in Tettenhall today working in partnership with ⁦@RSPCA_official⁩

Water rescue crews have just rescued a dog walker from the River Wharfe near Tadcaster. The man had become stranded in the water after rescuing his dog. The man is currently being assessed for injury by our crews but is believed to be uninjured #notjustfires

Our Water Rescue Instructors have been working hard in Wales this week learning the latest water rescue techniques #NotJustFires One of our firefighters is showing how to #FloatToLive, a lifesaving technique where you lay on your back with your arms and legs stretched out

Highlighting the importance of our pre training checks, our instructors stumbled upon a nest of baby rabbits in one of our hot fire galleries. These have been safely removed, and a local wildlife rehabilitation centre has been contacted. #NotJustFires #EasterBunny

Second river rescue of the day for Anglesea Street crews, who have safely removed a person from the water 🚒 #notjustfires (Stock 📸)

Fantastic start to this year's Station Open Days, well done Luton Community Fire Station and thank you to all who came along to support and help to raise £900 for The Fire Fighters Charity and CHUMS #NotJustFires #wevegotyourback

12 yr old Pippa got confused when someone said “anyone for a game of Polo” she thought they meant water Polo so jumped in the pool! Fortunate for her a crew of horse whisperers from Selby managed to lift her from the cold water & help her to a warm barn #notjustfires #Ilovemyjob

On Saturday 4 May, Dunstable Fire Station held a SEND Open Day in conjunction with SNAP & Local Offer for Central Beds. Damelza, Community Safety Officer said: “These events are a great opportunity to engage with SEND children and their families”. #NotJustFires

Don't worry if you see fire engines on the River Erewash this morning between Moorbridge Lane, Stapleford and Sandiacre Bridge. We are taking part in an exercise so we can be better prepared for a real emergency. #NotJustFires

Name a more purrrrfect animal rescue… we’ll wait! 🐱 Well done team Stapleford! #NotJustFires

Just after midday, Stockhill Fire Station rescued a mother duck and her 7 ducklings from a chimney on Beauvale Road, Hucknall 🦆 One duckling was even named after his rescuer, firefighter Wes! 🫶 #NotJustFires

DON,T DO IT!!!!! Tonight, again, we have been rescuing people stuck in their cars as they have tried to drive through flood water. Not only will it cause irreparable damage to your car, it could in the worst case, cost you YOUR LIFE.#notjustfires