If you think you have what it takes to be an on-call firefighter then come along to our ‘Have a go’ day on 18 November to find out more! bit.ly/48JJtYD

13:41 - longsuttonfire Spalding FireStation attended a helicopter crash on Washway Road, Fleet, Spalding. Severe fire damage to 100% of the engine of the helicopter. Fire out on arrival, crews inspected the scene. Caused by a collision with a lamp post.

If you’re thinking of installing a log burner in your home, use a HETAS-approved installer and make sure your installer issues you with a document that shows compliance with the law for the installation – your district council can advise. Find out more: bit.ly/3BcwijY

Never place candles near your Christmas tree or materials that can catch alight easily.

🏠 Did you know that cooking is one of the major causes of fire in the home? Be careful in the kitchen - never leave cooking unattended and make sure to turn off the hob when done! For more top tips this teatime 👇 ow.ly/TFtn50Qiozb

Two people were forced to jump from windows to escape a house fire in #Hackney. The fire is believed to have been caused by the failure of an e-bike battery and highlights the dangers of storing these vehicles on an escape route. Read more: orlo.uk/hZezu

As festive celebrations get underway, let's not forget to look out for friends who are getting behind the wheel 🚗 ❌Remember, a mate doesn’t let a mate drink drive! Find more on the consequences of drink driving ⬇ ow.ly/mP1z50QiGfl #MatesMatter THINK! Road Safety

Keep candles far away from any #Christmas decorations🎄 A year ago #thisweek, we were called to a restaurant fire in #Mayfair after sparklers set alight to Christmas decorations – the risk isn’t limited to commercial properties, it affects your home too orlo.uk/xOZkT

Here is tomorrow nights route for Santa’s sleigh don’t forget to join us.

Thank you to Morrisons for their kind donation which will be used on our Santa sleigh tonight for the firefighters charity! We hope to see you all tonight ☺️ #christmas #santa #firefighterscharity

Hope everyone is excited as we are for tonight Santa sleigh run, come down between 6-8 to say hi and see Santa.

Our Community Risk Management Plan sets out fire service priorities - have your say on whether you think we’ve got it right! bit.ly/3R0BYWy

Come join us tonight for Santa’s penultimate sleigh run, tonight we are around Clay lake between 6-8

12:55 - Spalding FireStation went to Cekhira Avenue, Moulton Chapel to a car fire. Severe fire damage to engine compartment of vehicle and two metres of fencing and light heat damage to window of property which they extinguished using one hose reel and a thermal imaging camera.

Last chance to see Santa on this years sleigh run. Come down to Pennygate area between 6-8. Thanks you for all the donations to Firefighters charity so far.

Happy and Safe New Year to everyone from Spalding Fire station

14:36 Spalding FireStation attended Pool Close Spalding to a lift entrapment. Crews used a lift key and ladder to release 2 persons from lift.

We are urging road users to use extra caution this winter as conditions become more hazardous. It’s important we all drive carefully and to the conditions of the road. bit.ly/3S5RJL0 #roadsafety

Want to be part of #TeamDFRS❓ We're recruiting wholetime firefighters to join us and support our vision of Making Derbyshire Safer Together. Don't miss out! For more information and to apply 👇 ow.ly/9qvS50QZrMo

Your community needs you! Join us as an On-Call Firefighter. We recruit all year. To apply and for more information visit: bit.ly/3nkXUvX #oncallfirefighters #Lincolnshire