Epsom Fire Station is holding an Open Day on the 8th July between midday and 3pm! 🚒 Head along for live demos and activities for all ages and a peek around our vehicles! 🚨 The station will be open early between 11am - 12pm for children with SEN, and their families.

These heavy showers can cause flash floods. Remember: never drive through #Flood water. Even shallow water can strand your vehicle. These pictures were taken in #Rivington this week after a heavy rainfall ☂️ Firefighters worked hard to unblock drains and get the water moving.

Whilst recently attending incidents, some crews have found it difficult getting to the exact location due to the way cars are parked ❗ Please consider emergency vehicles when it comes to parking up - we don't want this to affect our ability to respond as quickly as possible 🚒

Fogging units are another key player for fighting wildfires, like the smaller sibling to our Unimogs!🌿🔥 They are 4 wheel drive off-road vehicles with a tank of water & firefighting tools like beaters, rakes, saws & spades. Have you ever seen one out and about? #BeWildfireAware

Phibsborough and Blanchardstown firefighters responded to a house fire yesterday 🛴 An e-scooter on charge was found at the seat of the fire 👨‍🚒 Newly provided post fire decontamination packs were used 💡 We have hints and tips on e-scooters here: bit.ly/DFBescooter

Celebrate our 80th year by learning a new craft over 80 days, and setting yourself regular goals. Learn to sew, paint, draw, knit, or try pottery or jewellery-making... the choices are endless! 🧶🪴 Share your ideas & find lots of ways to get involved 👉 ow.ly/lwGF50OYZ9y

From 1 July 2023, the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service will stop attending automatic fire alarm call outs to business and workplace premises. Control room operators will now be asking for confirmation or signs of a fire, before sending the nearest response: buff.ly/3Nvk62Q

LFR ‘Have A Go’ days give an insight into what an On-Call Firefighter does and the required strength, fitness and aptitude needed. If you'd like to know more about becoming an On-Call Firefighter come along to our next event on 13 July! Sign up here: bit.ly/3prUb4d

Do you know how to float? Practice this life saving skill in a safe area, such as a lifeguarded swimming pool. - Lay on your back and spread out your arms and legs. - Tilt your head back with ears submerged. - Gently move your arms to help keep you afloat. #FloatToLive

As part of their training, our fire investigation dogs visited our Operational Support Centre where they were sniffing out ignitable substances, including lamp oil, paraffin, petrol & low-odour white spirit. Our newest Fire Investigation Dog, Smokey, did a brilliant job

We're developing a new fire safety campaign about the importance of closing internal doors at home, to delay the spread of smoke & fire (particularly the door to the cooking area). Please vote in our polls below to help shape the campaign. Thank you! (1/6)

We need your old cars! Have an old car you want to scrap? Our #DFBRecruits need cars to use for their Road Traffic Collision Course We can arrange pick up and disposal free of charge. If interested please call our training centre on 01-2224199 or see bit.ly/DFBcar

We're urging residents and businesses in #Sandwell to consider fire safety as bin collection and street cleansing continue to be affected by industrial action. Read more: wmfs.link/3JByLsk Sandwell Council

Great to see South Yorkshire Fire and our wider fire services community joining such a fantastic cause. We’re delighted to be supporting the Baton Of Hope Tour next week too, in Birmingham and London, where we’ll be sharing updates on some important work around suicide prevention.

Join us on 03 November for a fabulous, family-friendly charity #BonfireNight event! There'll be hot food, a bonfire, quiet #Fireworks and more fun activities. Book your tickets now: bit.ly/3FfC6KM All proceeds will go to Fire Fighters Charity and Leeds Hospitals Charity ❤️

Today’s #ThrowbackThursday takes us to February 1978 when firefighters battled a fire at 165 E. 2nd Street in Manhattan.  Learn more about FDNY history by following @NYCFiremuseum and tuning in to the Throwback Podcast, now available on Apple, Spotify, and Google Play.