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OxonFireRescue

@oxonfirerescue

Official Twitter Page for Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service. Safety advice on 365alive.co.uk. In an emergency call 999. This page is not monitored 24/7.

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We don't know why, but kids seem to love water, with warmer weather on the way you may be tempted to get the paddling pool out in the garden. Reports show on average, one child a month drowns at home in England. Take a look here for advice on staying safe: rlss.org.uk/Listing/Catego…

We don't know why, but kids seem to love water, with warmer weather on the way you may be tempted to get the paddling pool out in the garden.
Reports show on average, one child a month drowns at home in England.
Take a look here for advice on staying safe: rlss.org.uk/Listing/Catego…
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A ceremonial procession with a guard of honour and minute silence has taken place for our fallen and much loved colleague Jennie Logan this morning in Bicester. RIP Jennie.

A ceremonial procession with a guard of honour and minute silence has taken place for our fallen and much loved colleague Jennie Logan this morning in Bicester. RIP Jennie.
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2/2 Avoid buying second hand - the helmet may have had an impact from a collision or just being dropped. Only buy from reputable dealers and have a professional check the fit. Visit SHARP helmet safety scheme, at brnw.ch/21wTp6F #SaveYourSkin #ReadyToRide #BikerDown

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Avoid buying second hand - the helmet may have had an impact from a collision or just being dropped.
Only buy from reputable dealers and have a professional check the fit.
Visit SHARP helmet safety scheme, at brnw.ch/21wTp6F
#SaveYourSkin #ReadyToRide #BikerDown
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1/2 Your helmet is your most important piece of kit, minimising the risk of head injury in the event of a collision. When buying a new helmet, check it meets safety standards and has a kite mark. #ShareTheRoad #SaveYourSkin #ReadyToRide #BikerDown

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Your helmet is your most important piece of kit, minimising the risk of head injury in the event of a collision. 
When buying a new helmet, check it meets safety standards and has a kite mark. 
#ShareTheRoad #SaveYourSkin #ReadyToRide #BikerDown
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(1/2) We are holding a Biker Down workshop on Thursday 19th June at 7pm at Banbury Fire Station, OX16 2EY. Learn practical & potentially life-saving advice on what to do in an emergency & how to reduce the risk of being involved in a collision. #BikerDown #Banbury

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We are holding a Biker Down workshop on Thursday 19th June at 7pm at Banbury Fire Station, OX16 2EY.
Learn practical & potentially life-saving advice on what to do in an emergency & how to reduce the risk of being involved in a collision. 
#BikerDown #Banbury
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(2/2) Places are FREE but limited, so to sign up, email [email protected] and await confirmation that you have secured your place. #WouldYouKnowWhatToDo #BikerDown #RideSafe #Banbury

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Places are FREE but limited, so to sign up, email bikerdown@oxfordshire.gov.uk and await confirmation that you have secured your place. 
#WouldYouKnowWhatToDo #BikerDown #RideSafe #Banbury
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The fire severity index is high at the moment, fires are likely to easily ignite, so where are you? Where are you exactly? If you're out in the countryside and you spot a fire you can pinpoint your location to a 3 metre square using #what3words nfcc.org.uk/our-services/c…

The fire severity index is high at the moment, fires are likely to easily ignite, so where are you? 

Where are you exactly?

If you're out in the countryside and you spot a fire you can pinpoint your location to a 3 metre square using #what3words

nfcc.org.uk/our-services/c…
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Is it worth doing some extra training? Any opportunity to gain some extra training and knowledge will increase your awareness, improve your confidence and allow you to enjoy riding in a safe way. #WeAreYoungRiders orlo.uk/newriderhubfur… New Rider Hub Herts Fire Bikes

Is it worth doing some extra training?
 
Any opportunity to gain some extra training and knowledge will increase your awareness, improve your confidence and allow you to enjoy riding in a safe way.  
#WeAreYoungRiders

orlo.uk/newriderhubfur…

<a href="/NewRiderHub/">New Rider Hub</a> 
<a href="/HertsFireBikes/">Herts Fire Bikes</a>
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This week our friends at RLSS promote their Drowning Prevention Week. Oxfordshire sees its unfortunate share of incidents in water with some having the worst outcome. Take a look at the advice below on how you can help prevent drownings from happening. rlss.org.uk/listing/catego…

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(1/2) We are holding a Biker Down workshop on Thursday 19th June at 7pm at Banbury Fire Station, OX16 2EY. Learn practical & potentially life-saving advice on what to do in an emergency & how to reduce the risk of being involved in a collision. #BikerDown #Banbury

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We are holding a Biker Down workshop on Thursday 19th June at 7pm at Banbury Fire Station, OX16 2EY.
Learn practical &amp; potentially life-saving advice on what to do in an emergency &amp; how to reduce the risk of being involved in a collision. 
#BikerDown #Banbury
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(2/2) Places are FREE but limited, so to sign up, email [email protected] and await confirmation that you have secured your place. #WouldYouKnowWhatToDo #BikerDown #RideSafe #Banbury

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Places are FREE but limited, so to sign up, email bikerdown@oxfordshire.gov.uk and await confirmation that you have secured your place. 
#WouldYouKnowWhatToDo #BikerDown #RideSafe #Banbury
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With longer, warmer days, you may spot more people walking, cycling or riding. Remember, you have a responsibility to look out for those more vulnerable when you're driving. Stay alert. Help keep everyone safe. Refresh your #HighwayCode knowledge here: ow.ly/33Fg50W1Fi8

With longer, warmer days, you may spot more people walking, cycling or riding. 

Remember, you have a responsibility to look out for those more vulnerable when you're driving.

Stay alert. Help keep everyone safe.

Refresh your #HighwayCode knowledge here: ow.ly/33Fg50W1Fi8
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Katie and Will are holding hands and walking on Borth Beach, next to a calm, blue sea. ā€˜Floating was the difference between life and death’ A simple message but a powerful one. No beach, its still good to know what to do. Read their full story here: rnli.org/magazine/magaz…

Katie and Will are holding hands and walking on Borth Beach, next to a calm, blue sea.

ā€˜Floating was the difference between life and death’

A simple message but a powerful one. No beach, its still good to know what to do.

Read their full story here: rnli.org/magazine/magaz…
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(1/2) We are holding a Biker Down workshop on Thursday 19th June at 7pm at Banbury Fire Station, OX16 2EY. Learn practical & potentially life-saving advice on what to do in an emergency & how to reduce the risk of being involved in a collision. #BikerDown #Banbury

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We are holding a Biker Down workshop on Thursday 19th June at 7pm at Banbury Fire Station, OX16 2EY.
Learn practical &amp; potentially life-saving advice on what to do in an emergency &amp; how to reduce the risk of being involved in a collision. 
#BikerDown #Banbury
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(2/2) Places are FREE but limited, so to sign up, email [email protected] and await confirmation that you have secured your place. #WouldYouKnowWhatToDo #BikerDown #RideSafe #Banbury

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Places are FREE but limited, so to sign up, email bikerdown@oxfordshire.gov.uk and await confirmation that you have secured your place. 
#WouldYouKnowWhatToDo #BikerDown #RideSafe #Banbury
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2/2 Allow at least 1.5 m (5 ft) between cyclists & your vehicle when overtaking at speeds of up to 30mph & even more space at higher speeds. #TravelLikeYouKnowThem #ClosePass #SlowDownSaveLives #ShareTheRoad #BeSafeGiveSpace

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Allow at least 1.5 m (5 ft) between cyclists &amp; your vehicle when overtaking at speeds of up to 30mph &amp; even more space at higher speeds.
#TravelLikeYouKnowThem #ClosePass #SlowDownSaveLives #ShareTheRoad #BeSafeGiveSpace
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1/2 When you’re ā€˜stuck’ behind a cyclist, remember they’re someone’s mum, dad, daughter or son who have as much right to use the road as we all do. Be patient & when it’s safe to overtake, give them plenty of room as you pass them. #TravelLikeYouKnowThem #ShareTheRoad

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When you’re ā€˜stuck’ behind a cyclist, remember they’re someone’s mum, dad, daughter or son who have as much right to use the road as we all do.
Be patient &amp; when it’s safe to overtake, give them plenty of room as you pass them.
#TravelLikeYouKnowThem #ShareTheRoad