Could you see yourself working to help protect your local community? We have a range of support roles available here at Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. For full details, please visit our website bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search

🌧️ Flood alert 🌧️ With amber weather warnings in place across parts of the UK, we are receiving a high number of calls relating to flooding in Bedfordshire. 🚨 Please only call 999 in an emergency 🚨 For flood updates in your area visit check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk

Lakes and rivers are not safe to play in or on in winter. If you see somebody in trouble in the water: ☎️Call 999 🚒Ask for the Fire Service (if inland) Never enter the water to attempt a rescue. #BeWaterAware

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work in a 999 control room? On Thursday we'll be giving you a look behind the scenes of what a day in the life of our firefighter control is really like. Head over to stories on our Instagram or Facebook to follow along.

We have been working with National Fire Chiefs Council to develop the #StayWise platform. Find trusted activities to do with the kids this half term that provide learning opportunities to help keep you safe! Find out more: bit.ly/3UomcGN

It's half term! Stay entertained and keep safe with StayWise public resources: bit.ly/49xbgM5 From interactive games to storybooks, you’ll find fun activities from the UK’s leading emergency services that will help you learn how to keep safe. #Safe #Learn #HalfTerm

Due to the high levels of rainfall water levels in rivers in the Leighton Buzzard area such as the River Ouzel & Clipstone Brook are higher than normal. Please avoid areas near the rivers as much as possible & keep adults, children and pets well away from the edges of the rivers.

StayWise filming today with Humberside Fire & Rescue creating new fire safety resources for use in UK Fire and Rescue Services #firesafety #education #prevention

Thank you so much to Humberside Fire & Rescue really looking forward to seeing the final product. #savinglivesthrougheducation Phil Garrigan Rick Hylton

StayWise are pleased to announce a partnership with RAC Foundation and Road Safety Trust to develop the DriveFit 2.0 project, an initiative aimed at significantly improving road safety education for young and novice drivers in the UK. Resources will be available on StayWise soon.

This #WorldBookDay2024 check out our range of safety education books available in multiple languages and accessible formats staywise.co.uk/public/books National Fire Chiefs Council Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service #safety #education #BooksWorthReading

Here's our very own firefighter, John, reading The Birthday Cake Mistake this World Book Day. Did you know lots of learning resources for children are available over at StayWise? Get them involved this World Day - staywise.co.uk/public/resourc…

Today, on #InternationalWomensDay, we stand with the United Nations to celebrate under the theme 'Invest in women: Accelerate progress'. At Bedsfire, we're committed to advancing gender equality and empowerment within our Service and communities. #CountHerIn #IWD2024

If you see someone in trouble in the water, remember this lifesaving advice Call 999 Tell them to float on their back Throw something to help them float #BeWaterAware #RespectTheWater

Thank you Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service for supplying your safety booklet for 9-11 year olds to StayWise. The booklet is available to use just in time for station open days and community engagement events over the summer. staywise.co.uk/public/resourc… #collaboration #education #prevention #StaySafe

Get yourself along to Woburn Community Fire Station Open Day this Saturday (13/7) 12pm - 3pm. There will be something for all the family to enjoy. All money raised goes to Fire Fighters Charity See you there 😊

Going to the beach this summer? StayWise have produced this image to help you spot potential dangers at the beach. You can get more fun activities on their website too: staywise.co.uk/public

Thanks to all Beds Fire and Rescue staff, volunteers and our partners helping those in need during the floods. Seriously epic work by crews and control in responding to calls.

Check for signs of wear and tear regularly by looking at the flower symbol which indicates exactly when it was made. Don’t use a hot water bottle that is more than 2 years old. Never fill a hot water bottle with boiling water. #BeBurnsAware: ow.ly/3yhc50PVssn

Today is National Burn Awareness Day 2024. Last year, 8551 children were so badly burnt they were admitted to an NHS specialist burns service. Thanks to Spectral AI, our campaign sponsors, for helping us raise this vital awareness. #BeBurnsAware cbtrust.org.uk/infographics/2…