Would you know what to do if you fell into open water? Fight your instinct to swim straight away and float on your back instead: respectthewater.com #BeWaterAware

Even if your child is a good swimmer, you must supervise them. Half of children who drown can swim. Why not bring them along to meet our crews and Trent MAXI Maxwell on Sunday? ow.ly/hL8450tiN5z #BeWaterAware #swimsafe

"You never quite know what the next job will involve." Our boats were called out to 97 incidents over the last year, including 12 animal rescues. Here's Crew Manager Connolly with an insight into life on the Swiftwater Rescue team. #BeWaterAware #notjustfires #TeamTWFRS

If you see someone in danger in water, call 999 & look for a life ring or throwbag. If there isn't one nearby, look for a football or anything else that might help them float. If they go underwater, try to mark where you last saw them on the water's edge. #throwbagthursday

Be someone's lifeline: Know how to use a throw bag, We’ve all seen them while walking along the coast. For someone who has fallen in the water they are a lifeline. So would you know how to use one More info can found here: ow.ly/CcF250tUJkd #ThrowbagThursday #BeWaterAware

"The heartache, pain and trauma is indescribable." Last year, Watch Manager Dave Irwin unveiled the first throw line and signage board in the NE. It's dedicated to his son Ross, who lost his life in 2016 after falling in the River Wear on a night out: ow.ly/5yMk50tUKtB

⁦County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service⁩ and ⁦Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service⁩ Water Rescue Teams rescuing 3 casualties from the Tyne remember the dangers of water do not try this at home! #BeWaterAware

Today ⁦Tommy Richardson QFSM⁩ gets his well deserved QFSM 🎖at the palace for all his fantastic water safety work have a great day #WaterAware #WaterSafety #NotJustFires

Crews from Sunderland attended a kitchen fire yesterday that was made worse by the occupier trying to put it out themselves. Remember, if a fire starts in your home: get out, stay out, call 999. If you cook with hot oil, never fill the pan more than a third full #cooksafe

Four kayakers got into difficulty when one of their kayaks had been holed & was rapidly filling with water. The strong tide meant they couldn't reach safety. Fortunately, they had a means for calling for help so contacted the Coastguard who launched St Davids RNLI to assist them.

Joining forces today with TWFRS_Byker Red Watch at the Heineken Champions Cup Newcastle Fan Zone #Newcastle2019 #RoadSafety #joiningforces

On the quayside #RedWatch Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service teamed up with the #RaodSafety and Stephen mascot for #NewcastleFinals2019 #DriveToArrive #DontTextAndDrive

TWFRS_Byker Loving this many thanks to my Firefighter family at Stn Foxtrot Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service @TWFRS_CFO @NLandFRS_CFO @CFOESFRS

TWFRS_Byker Tommy Richardson QFSM Love this...singing not too bad either 😁 x

Spaces are still available RLSS UK Cornwall's #RookieLifeguard competition on Saturday 18th May with Trent MAXI Maxwell Email [email protected] to register!

Byker Community Fire Station are holding a charity car wash event today Between 10am and 3pm Come along and let us put a shine on your car - and help us raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity charity 💦🚗

If you've got your hands full today and your car needs a wash, Come along to Byker or Birtley Community Fire Station between 10am and 3pm for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Charity Car Wash. Help us raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity charity 💦🚗

#RedWatch have been in the #HighHeaton area fitting smoke alarms and giving fire safety advice #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives #TestTheButtonNotYourLuck if you need or know anyone who needs alarms contact us TWFRS_Byker Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

#RedWatch are on the quayside #TrainingToKeepYouSafe we are also giving members of the public #WaterSafety advice come along and say hello Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Wow, a huge thank you to #cityofgodchristiancentre for some snacks to keep our firefighters going this rainy Saturday 🌧 We would love to come along to your next Family fun day 👍 #Byker #RedWatch Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service