As part of National Fire Chiefs Council #BeWaterAware week DFRS Prevention & Kingsway Community Fire Station have been recording a water safety piece with BBC Derby presenter Twiggy at Mercia Marina They have been teaching Twiggy how to use a #Throwline & keeping safe around water.

Nearly 50% of people who accidentally drowned in 2020 had no intention of entering the water. Take care when running, walking or cycling near water. A slip or trip may mean you end up in the water #BeWaterAware #NFCC #cycling #running #walking #water #Derbyshire

As part of #BeWaterAware week, our team has today been at New Mills marina. If you live or work close to water, such as a marina, please contact us to find out more about our FREE community waterside responder training. #Derbyshire #firefighters #water

🏍 Brilliant evening last night at our joint training centre delivering the #BikerDown course. Scene management/first aid/science of being seen. Great engagement from all that attended! 🏍 Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service National Fire Chiefs Council #Derbyshire DFRS Prevention

If you see somebody in trouble in the water - don't enter the water to rescue 📱 Call 999 or 112 🚁 Ask for the Coastguard when at the coast 🚒 Ask for the Fire Service if inland #BeWaterAware #RespectTheWater

Listen to BBC Derby tomorrow morning to hear Adam from our water safety DFRS Prevention team & Firefighters from Kingswayfirestation when they caught up with Breakfast Show presenter Twiggy at Mercia Marina during National Fire Chiefs Council #BeWaterAware week #FloatToLive

Another successful two days delivering our new water safety program to year 8 students. Thank you to Springwell CC for supporting this life saving initiative. #Derbyshire #firefighters #water #watersafety

Are you in Ashbourne today enjoying the sun? If so, pop down to Shawcroft Car Park to see Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service AshbourneFireStnD23 DFRS Prevention National Highways: East Midlands and @AshbourneSNT to have a chat about road safety #fatalfour

Today the Prevention team have been supporting AshbourneFireStnD23 in their campaign to reduce road traffic collisions in their station area. Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service

Will you help save lives and keep families safe this summer by sharing our animation? #DrowningPreventionWeek #DPW WONKY

#DrowningPreventionWeek Cold water shock can claim the life of even the strongest swimmer. The cold water causes you to gasp: breathing quickens, muscles cramp & the likelihood of drowning increases. If you ever find yourself in difficulty #FloatToLive on your back like a star!

In a recent survey of UK parents, we saw that 89% believe it's important their family has basic knowledge of how to stay safe in the water & self-rescue. But does your child’s water safety education start with your own education? #DPW #DrowningPreventionWeek

Never enter the water to help a person or an animal in trouble. Call 999 immediately and let specially trained firefighters with the right equipment respond to the incident. #DrowningPrevention #FloatToLive Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK

A huge #ThankYou goes out to all the Community Safety Officers at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service #Prevent session on their CPD training day - a fantastic bunch of people ❤️👏🏼was an absolute pleasure to meet you all #999family #stars #awesome #wednesdaythought

It's hot out there! The water can still be very cold and can lead to cold water shock and drowning. If you find yourself in trouble in water #FloatToLive If someone is in trouble in water call 999. Ask for Fire inland and Coastguard at the coast. #BeWaterAware

🏍️🎁🎄 Here's what happens when you ask the UpRight-Derbyshire Police Motorbike Safety team for ideas on promoting the Christmas toy run, in aid of Safe & Sound, on Saturday 17 December. #HohoCop may be the festive film we all want to see, but it'll have to wait. Read more: orlo.uk/0rdy1

Warning Issued About The Dangers Of Frozen Lakes And Reservoirs. Please keep safe and keep off the ice Read more below: derbys-fire.gov.uk/news/news-item… #Dfrs