We are so proud of retired @hertsfiredog Reqs who is being awarded the PDSA Order of Merit today in recognition of his devotion to duty. We’ve welcomed PDSA to our training centre in Stevenage today for the presentation. Congratulations, Reqs!

FIRE CREW ATTACKED Phibsboro Fire Stations Alpha 1 seen here having sustained damage following an attack earlier this evening. This fire station and it's crew of Firefighter / Paramedics responded to the call to the injured earlier today on #ParnellSquare Emergency Times

All the best Barry Barber Good luck in your new role 🚑

As lithium-ion devices become more popular, FSRI is working to bring awareness to the risks associated with them. Find out more about ways to keep your family safe with our “Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety” PSA. #BatteryFireSafety #Batteries

Ipswich in Suffolk has been named one of the most up-and-coming places to live in the UK by the digital platform Rest Less. ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24077407.… 👇 Full story

Close call for our colleagues in Northern Ireland at the Cordners Footware fire in Newtownards today!

We’ve had a very worrying & emotional week 👇 & completely blown away by all your lovely messages for Reqs. Thank you so much. An even bigger thank you to the amazing Countess Bathurst & NFRSA for their incredible support. We couldn’t have got through this week without you 🫶

It’s #NationalDogDay and we couldn’t let the occasion pass without honouring our amazing Fire Dogs, Woodie and Twix! The English Springer Spaniels help Fire Investigation Officers to identify the use of ignitable liquids at incidents where arson is suspected.

We couldn't let #InternationalDogDay go by without a shout out to the working end of the team

We have a birthday boy in the house today & it’s a big birthday too…..we now have a teenager 🥳 Happy 13th birthday to our gorgeous retired Fire Investigation dog Reqs. #HappyBirthday #13Today #BirthdayBoy #Presents #Treats #Cake

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FDNY officials provide an update on an all-hands fire in Brooklyn x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

We're saddened to hear of the loss of one of our friends this week. When you work together for so long the loss is felt deeply. The thoughts of everyone East Mids Fire Dog are with Nikki and her family

Do you still get these calls? if so you are blessed not everyone does. 💔💔🙏🙏

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Today is the Firefighters Memorial Annual Service of Remembrance and Wreath Laying Service. On behalf of National Fire Chiefs Council and 🚒UK Fire Cadets 🚒 NFCC's Vice Chair Rick Hylton will lay a wreath in the Firefighters Memorial Garden as we honour those who gave their lives protecting others.

Remembering fallen firefighters from Sept 11 terror attacks in the USA and NYC Twin Towers firehero.org/remembering-9-… go to link for the full list of firefighters killed that day

Last shift at Oulton Park. Thanks to everyone I have worked with for your help and friendship over the years. It’s been great . My best wishes for the future

In England & Wales, a woman is killed by a partner/ex-partner every 5 days (Refuge). This must stop. We support the #WhiteRibbon campaign to end violence against women & girls. Join us and take the pledge to speak up against harmful behaviour. #WhiteRibbon #EndVAWG #WeSpeakUp