Did you know you can check the live waiting times at all of Cornwall's Minor Injury Units (MIU's) online? MIU's provide a range of urgent care services right on your doorstep. Only dial 999 if it is a genuine emergency. Be responsible. Choose well. cornwallft.nhs.uk/miu-waiting-ti…

Cornwall's coast has taken a bit of a battering over the last few days, with more dangerous sea conditions involving large swells, strong winds & spring tides expected 🌊🌬️🌊 Along with the RNLI and HM Coastguard, we’re urging people to take extra care.

Well done to all for completing their STCW with Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Phoenix Services. A busy couple of days learning the basics of fire at sea, working alongside the Phoenix instructors and Training department.#topteam

Today is the last day for the Fire Service ambulance drivers, who attended 804 incidents alongside South Western Ambulance Service crew members. We averaged around 50 calls per week to emergency situations. We are incredibly proud of what they have achieved and the fantastic feedback from South Western Ambulance Service

You can hear an emergency vehicle approaching from behind. You are stationary at red traffic lights. What should you do? Watch our #BlueLightAware video

Solid white line systems often cause confusion for drivers when an emergency vehicle is behind them. Stop? Carry on? Speed up? Watch our #BlueLightAware video to learn what to do on these types of road

Car in need of a clean? This Saturday Saltash Community Fire Station & St Keverne Fire Station will be using the power of teamwork, sponges & soap to raise money for Fire Fighters Charity. Find out more about these events at bit.ly/CFRS-UpcomingE…. #Covid19 safety measures will be in place.

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We said a fond farewell yesterday to our Station Manager Paul Webber. Paul joined our station in 1988 and has served the community of St Just ever since. We thank him for his years of service and wish him all the best for his retirement.

Last night Tolvaddon Community Fire Station #OnCall #Drills we went back to basics with #Extrication going through the team approach stages & the multitude of equipment on our specialist Rescue Tender. Also worked on our fine motor skills with tools 😜. start 3 weeks of RTC including trauma care

Want to do something different this Halloween? Head to Falmouth Community Fire Station tomorrow to join the Station's Spooktacular Halloween themed charity car wash! Find out more as well as ways to donate at bit.ly/3k2Kd1a. #Covid19 safety measures will be in place.

Happy #Halloween everyone! Here are a few tips to have a frightfully fun & safe day; 🎃Use LED lights & glow sticks instead of candles 🎃Learn & practice Stop, Drop & Roll 🎃 Check #FireSafety labels on costumes More safety tips at bit.ly/CFRS-Halloween. #HalloweenAtHome

With public displays being cancelled due to #Covid19, we're advising against having bonfires & fireworks at home as they often result in accidents. If you do decide to have a #Bonfire at home, please watch our video below & visit bit.ly/CFRS-Bonfires for safety information.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service are seeing an increase in people struggling with their mental health. This week we have attended two self-harm incidents, where sadly a life was lost. If you or anyone you know is struggling with your mental health, please reach out. #HereForYou

Today we remember those, including Station Officer Colin Townsley, who sadly lost their lives as a result of the #KingsCross fire #OnThisDay in 1987. Our thoughts remain with their loved ones orlo.uk/5fVEc

Please share this far and wide and click on my movember link to donate to this fantastic cause! uk.movember.com/mospace/143408… ⁦Movember UK⁩ ⁦Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service⁩ facebook.com/donate/3526470…

Our Effective use of Resources Consultation is now live! Have your say by visiting cornwall.gov.uk/IRMP. We encourage you take this opportunity to have your say and share your views. The consultation closes on Friday 12 February 2021 at 12 pm.

Check out my final Movember post! Still some time to donate so please click that link and donate 💛 ⁦Movember UK⁩ ⁦Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service⁩ facebook.com/donate/3526470…

It’s the second day of training for our Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service volunteers who are going to be working alongside South Western Ambulance Service. During the next few months they will be joining the team of a further 15 0n-call Firefighters who, since April have been supporting paramedics in #Cornwall.

Training all completed. Thank you Mel,Sian,Ash and Mark from South Western Ambulance Service providing the skills to the team from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service who thoroughly enjoyed to opportunity to learn from you all and are ready to assist in this fantastic partnership.