We are excited to announce that our new website is now live! Our new website makes it seamless for you to find anything you need in any language (click the person icon in the bottom right corner)! Check it out now at orlo.uk/Rzoco

We are aware of the ongoing Global IT outage. We want to reassure our communities that we have not been affected by this. In an emergency, call 999; alternatively, for all general enquiries, visit orlo.uk/lDcea or call our main switchboard on 0116 210 5555.

Today is World Drowning Prevention Day. Please be safe and respect the water. Don’t get caught out. Anyone can drown; no one should! 🙅 To learn more about being #WaterWise, visit: orlo.uk/74UpK #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety

On-Call Firefighter Recruitment is now open! 🚒 Could you be the difference? You could become one of our newest recruits ✅ Apply here ➡️ orlo.uk/qrLDW #BeTheDifference #OnCallRecruitment #SaferPeopleSaferPlaces

Good luck to all of the Team GB athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games🤩 If you're watching the Games over the next two weeks, remember ⬇️ 🍳 Do not leave cooking unattended! ✅ Have a designated driver or use a taxi/public transport ❌ Do not drink or drug drive.

Yesterday, we lit Central Fire and Rescue Station blue in honour of World Drowning Prevention Day💙 Nearly a quarter of a million people lose their lives to drowning every year. Anyone can drown; no one should. #WorldDrowningPreventionDay #SaferPeopleSaferPlaces

Can you be the difference? 🧑‍🚒 🧑‍💼 We will be attending a job fair tomorrow, Tuesday 6 August, at Leicester College Freemen’s Park Campus from 10:00 until 13:00. #Recruitment #Careers #BeTheDifference

👀 Spotted... Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Services' new recruit on all paws reporting for duty🐾

It takes seconds for a lithium-ion battery fire to spread 🔥 Disaster can be prevented: ❗ Do not charge your device in the way of exits ❗ Never leave a charging device unattended What do you do to #ChargeSafe? Learn more: orlo.uk/17lfb

🚒 We have a number of Fire Station open days coming up! Is your local Fire and Rescue Station on the list? Find out here: orlo.uk/McbNx #OpenDays #SaferPeopleSaferPlaces

Exciting news! Eastern Fire and Rescue Station is getting a £1.5 million refurbishment starting this summer, with completion expected by early 2025. This follows recent upgrades at Market Bosworth and Western Stations. Read more about the project here orlo.uk/7kJv1

Did you catch us at Pride this weekend? 🏳️‍🌈 We had lots of fun, especially Lester! Thanks for having us!

This week is Chimney Fire Safety Week! We want to help raise awareness of chimney fires and the appropriate actions you can take to reduce your risk. Here is how you can reduce risk around open fires and log burners. Learn more: leics-fire.gov.uk/staying-safe-a… #CFSW2024

To round up Chimney Fire Safety Week, we want to continue to help raise awareness of chimney fires and discuss the appropriate actions you can take to reduce your risk.🏠 Here is how you can reduce risk around carbon monoxide.🚒 Learn more: leics-fire.gov.uk/carbon-monoxide #CFSW2024

Lester the Lion had a fun weekend🦁 Did you see him in action at Southern Fire Station's open day? We hope you all had a great time despite the weather🌧️ We have more open days coming up next week; find out more here: orlo.uk/PzMZE

Have you been inspired to get out on the road after watching the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games? 🚴 Be sure to stay safe on the roads like Triple Olympic Gold Medalist Ed Clancy and take part in one of our upcoming BikerDown Courses: leics-fire.gov.uk/bikerdown-trai… #BikerDown