Scottish Fire and Rescue Service – Your Safety
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This is the official Twitter for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Prevention & Protection team. Never use Twitter to report an emergency, always dial 999.
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Never use Twitter to report an emergency, always dial 999. DMs not always monitored.
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Official Twitter account of the SFRS in Argyll and Bute, East and West Dunbartonshire. Never use Twitter to report an emergency, always dial 999.
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Area Commander - Local Senior Officer for East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire and South Ayrshire. All views expressed are my own. Retweets are not endorsements.
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Assistant Chief Officer - Operational Delivery @fire_scot. RVDS ‘On Call’ Strategic Lead. Chair @firesportuk Scotland. LGBT Champion 🏳️🌈 he/him
If you find yourself in trouble in water, you can help yourself get to safety by learning to float. Floating minimises your risk of gasping uncontrollably & breathing in water, which can quickly lead to drowning.
More: rb.gy/6yvvh
WaterSafetyScotland
#DrowningPrevention
If you regularly use emollients, it’s important not to sit or dry fabrics close to heaters and fireplaces. Fabrics even if washed will have flammable residue on them.
Essential safety info: rb.gy/8fb78
Get the leaflet: rb.gy/exqviq
#StayFireSafe
Do you know someone who is over 50, smokes and
- Lives alone or
- Uses medical oxygen or
- Has mobility issues?
Phone 0800 0731 999 or
text FIRE to 80800
#MakeTheCall
As more people struggle with rising bills, we want to help you avoid common energy scams:
🏠“You need new insulation”
💰“You qualify for a grant for a free boiler”
Don’t believe cold callers or online adverts– get trusted advice at homeenergyscotland.org #ShutOutScammers
Scammers are trying to take advantage of people who are worrying about the cost of living
If you’re concerned that a neighbour/relative may answer the door to a rogue trader, you can request a free No Cold Calling sticker from their local council
#ShutOutScammers
If you find yourself in trouble in water, you can help yourself get to safety by learning to float. Floating minimises your risk of gasping uncontrollably & breathing in water, which can quickly lead to drowning.
More: rb.gy/6yvvh
WaterSafetyScotland
#FloatToLive
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Along waterways you may see throwline boards. Take a moment to read them. The more people that know how to use throwlines and what to do in an emergency, the more chance of lives being saved.
#BeWaterAware
@Cambsfrs
If you see someone in the water – do not get in the water yourself.
Look for a life saving device, call 999 ask for fire and rescue if it is inland loch or river. Coast or beach ask for coastguard.
More info: rb.gy/4g0ims
#BeWaterAware
If you’ve been out with your mates, plan your route home away from water. 26% of accidental drownings in 2022 involved drink and/or drugs so stay together and stay safe.
More info: firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/water…
#BeWaterAware
Stay together and away from water when drinking. 26% of people who accidentally drowned in 2022 had alcohol and/or drugs in their system. Don’t let man down become man drowned.
More info: firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/water…
#BeWaterAware
If you see someone in the water – do not get in the water yourself.
Look for a life saving device, call 999 ask for fire and rescue if it is inland loch or river. Coast or beach ask for coastguard.
More info: rb.gy/4g0ims
#BeWaterAware
If you’ve been out with your mates, plan your route home away from water. 26% of accidental drownings in 2022 involved drink and/or drugs so stay together and stay safe.
More info: firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/water…
#BeWaterAware
Simple checks that can save your life! 💡Ensure you have RCD protection in your fusebox. Check plugs, sockets and light fittings are not visibly damaged and ensure you are not storing combustible materials around your fusebox.
#ElectricalSafetyFirst #HomeSafety #BePowerPositive
They may look cute and cuddly but hug pillows can cause a baby to overheat or suffocate if used for sleeping.
Pillows are not recommended for babies until they are at least 12 months old.
Learn more: capt.org.uk/watch-out-for-…
#ChildSafety #SaferSleep
Keep yourself and your mates safe. Jumping into water has risks. Water depths can change and there could be hidden debris. Every year people need rescuing, suffer serious injuries, or even die because they jump into the unknown.
#BeWaterAware
