👨‍🚒Have you spotted our new digital advertisements?

🚒We are recruiting On-Call Firefighters across the County

If you'd like more information about becoming an On-Call Firefighter, please visit our website: leics-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/
#SaferPeopleSaferPlaces #NeedMore #JoinOurFamily

Congratulations to our Diverse Community Engagement Officer, Kiera in her successful run of the London Landmarks Half Marathon this weekend.

Kiera finished in 1:46.45, raising over £500 for Young Lives Vs Cancer.

Good luck to all in our Service with marathons this month!

Want to know more about the BikerDown course? Hear it straight from former World Champion, Danny Kent, as he shares his experience after taking our course!

Don't miss out – book your spot today ⬇️

leics-fire.gov.uk/bikerdown-trai…

#BikerDown #SafetyFirst #SaferPeopleSaferPlaces

Wishing our communities a safe and happy Easter! 🐣

Stay safe, and have a fantastic Easter weekend!

#SaferPeopleSaferCommunities #HappyEaster

Yesterday, we held our inaugural Women in Fire Conference.

We were thrilled to welcome attendees from several Services across the UK and our incredible speakers, Dany Cotton, Alex Johnson, and the Antarctic Fire Angels. A massive thank you to all of you who attended.

On Sunday, we had an incredible time celebrating Holi with the local community 🎊

On behalf of everyone at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, we hope all our colleagues and community members had a happy and safe Holi.

❗️Check out our latest vacancies!

🚒Fire Protection inspecting Officer - careers.leics-fire.gov.uk/.../Fire.../10…
👨‍🚒On-Call Firefighter - careers.leics-fire.gov.uk/.../On_Call...…

#SaferPeopleSaferPlaces #joinourfamily

We will be hosting a Road Safety Event on Tuesday 26 March, from 10 am to 4pm at the HighCross in Leicester.

Find us in the unit next to Millie's Cookies to learn more about The Fatal Four, Risks, E-Bikes and E-Scooters.

#roadsafety #fatalfour #escooters #popupevent #Leicester

The Fire Safety Regulations (England) 2022 came into force on 23 January 2023.

Submit using the link below, as this is required by law.

You can submit plans, report faults, let us know faults are repaired and provide information on external walls here: leics-fire.gov.uk/.../fire-safet…

This week is #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek 🧠

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.

Learn more on neurodiversity here: neurodiversityweek.com

Wishing a safe and blessed Ramadan all our communities and colleagues ☪️

#RamadanMubarak

Meet Rob🧑‍🚒

Rob is an On-Call Firefighter and is running the TCS London Marathon on April 21 for Asthma + Lung UK.

If you would like more information about Robs run or are in a position to sponsor him you can do so via the following link: justgiving.com/page/robert-se…

Happy #InternatIonalWomensDay from us all here at LFRS🚒

This year, the theme is to #InspireInclusion 👭

Tag us in your #InspireInclusion on photos!

#IWD24 #SaferPeopleSaferPlaces

Have you signed up yet?!

The Women in Fire Conference 2024 promises to be an inspiring event for women working in the fire sector, covering ⬇️

✅ Experiences of Women in the Fire Service
✅ Career Progression Routes
✅ Skills Development

Sign up now! bit.ly/women-in-fire-…

Carbon Monoxide detectors can save lives!

Place them in the same room as fuel-burning appliances
Place 1-3 metres from the appliance
Place around head or doorframe height
Test them regularly

If your alarm sounds, vacate the property and call the gas emergency line 0800 111999

We are excited to announce our inaugural Women in Fire conference, which will take place on Tuesday, 26 March 2024!

Aligned with the theme of inspiring, inclusion, and influence, the conference will celebrate empowerment and progress.

Sign up ➡️ bit.ly/women-in-fire-…

It can take only seconds to cause a serious fire in the kitchen 🔥

Visit leics-fire.gov.uk/your-safety/at… for more fire safety information.

The Fire Safety Regulations (England) 2022 came into force on 23 January 2023.

Ensure to send us information as soon as possible.

You can submit plans, report faults, let us know faults are repaired and provide information on external walls here: leics-fire.gov.uk/.../fire-safet…

Heat with electric blankets safely:
- Check for any damage before use
- Do not overload sockets
- Do not use a hot water bottle with your blanket
- Store blankets flat or loosely rolled to prevent damage
- Buy from a reputable shop, not second-hand

Fires from cooking appliances account for half of all fire injuries in the home 🔥

Visit leics-fire.gov.uk/your-safety/at… for more fire safety information.