A lit cigarette can easily start a fire if not put out properly. Put it out. Right Out. #FireKills

Smoking in bed can give you nightmares – don’t risk falling asleep with a cigarette - bit.ly/1g8mdoV. #FireKill

Next week is NFCC's drowning prevention and water safety week. Help raise awareness of the risk of accidental drowning and reduce these preventable deaths in the UK.

You can find out more and download our toolkit here: nfcc.org.uk/our-services/c…
#BeWaterAware

Reports of possible scams and investigations by trading standards have surfaced. NFCC is advising organisers to cancel sky lantern festivals due to fire safety concerns. Read the full story here: ow.ly/4T1750ReWVz

NFCC is urging organisers to cancel upcoming sky lantern festivals due to fire safety concerns. The release of naked flames into the air poses a real fire risk, and NFCC has long called for a ban on sky lanterns. Read the full story here: nfcc.org.uk/nfcc-warns-of-…

Eid Mubarak to all those who are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. We wish those in our fire service family who are taking part a peaceful and safe celebration.

Cigarettes cause more fatal fires than anything else. Make sure you, Put It Out. Right out. #FireKills

If there is flooding in your area, we urge you not to attempt to drive through flooded roads or fords! The water may be deeper and faster-moving than it appears, so turn back and find another route.
Visit our website bit.ly/4apNFgI
or contact Floodline on 0345 988 1188

NFCC has launched a programme to support new, existing, and aspiring middle leaders. The Middle Leadership Programme will provide a suite of resources that will support leaders in every fire service role, contract type, and location. Read more: ow.ly/YVhP50Rb7vq

The Fire Standards Board reviews its achievements in 2023-24, emphasising its commitment to enhancing the Fire and Rescue Service's role in England

loom.ly/4KpDWok

#FireStandardsBoard #FireAndRescueService #CommunitySafety #England #FireSafety #ProfessionalStandards

The last of a series of standardised tools to support UK FRSs in their community risk management planning have been released by National Fire Chiefs Council. More details with links to the methodologies can be found here: nfcc.org.uk/nfcc-launches-… #crmp #RTC

22nd – 28th April is NFCC's drowning prevention and water safety week. Help raise awareness of the risk of accidental drowning and reduce these preventable deaths in the UK.

You can find out more and download our toolkit here: nfcc.org.uk/our-services/c…
#BeWaterAware

Need help giving up? Check out the NHS stop smoking services to help you quit. nhs.uk/live-well/quit… #SmokeFree

Quitting smoking altogether is the best way to remove the risk of having a cigarette/smoker’s material-related fire. However, many people might be reluctant to quit, so may need to be reminded of the need to ensure they put their cigarettes out, right out. #FireKills

Here it is, our next webinar .......

Use the QR code to find out more or click here fire-magazine.co.uk/upcoming-webin…

#firefighters #fireservice #womeninbusiness #culture #changing #allyship #AFSA #equality #breakingdownbarriers

The National Fire Chiefs Council Positive Practice Portal is designed for the fire sector to share experiences of what works, and what doesn’t work, to help fire and rescue services learn from each other and better serve the public.

⬇️ Learn more:
ow.ly/wHvk50QT6yH

🚒 Promising practice vs innovative practice 👇

We explore the difference between promising and innovative practice in our fire & rescue service assessments, as well as how you can find and submit positive practice via the National Fire Chiefs Council Positive Practice Portal.

🚨Final Call for Nominations! 🕔 Entries close tomorrow at 5 PM. Cast your nominations here: forms.office.com/pages/response…

Statement from NFCC_Chair on the unacceptable comments made by PFCC Stephen Mold

Delighted to be collaborating with TSA (TEC Services Association) and a renewed MoU for 2024. Terry Pinto, NFCC's newly appointed Assisted Technology Lead will be representing National Fire Chiefs Council at #ITEC2024 next week to discuss elevating fire safety standards in #TEC . Read more Pages 16-17 below 👇