If you wondered what it's like to be close to a grass fire, take a look at this video showing just how quickly they can spread. This is what our crews have faced frequently in recent weeks. Help to prevent grass fires - don't BBQ in parks & dispose of cigarettes & glass properly

Just noticed this as I unpacked clean leggings in the back of the service label. Simple idea but made me stop, read and think about it. Great work Bristol Uniforms Ltd Fire Fighters Charity. Mental health is so important #notalone #fire

This morning I attended my first ever RTC involving a live skunk who was one of two animal passengers in a car. Had to double take on what I was hearing. #newfirst #alwaysone (all humans, dogs and skunks made it through!)

Rest In Peace HM Queen Elizabeth II. You will always be missed, never forgotten and forever loved. #TheQueen #QueenElizabeth

Great work by our specialist rescue team at #Kidlington - well done to all the team and those supporting them !

Picked this up from a friend who shared. Once again, took a child to just put into context how important having figures of each and every race and creed that they can relate too. Better than many courses and adult explanations.

Great CPD day today with FI colleagues from across Thames Valley @Bucksfire OxonFireRescue looking at smoking - a cause of ignition, hazmat input from DIM on PID use and case studies. Lots to be learnt and shared. Plus an art installation in biscuit form #learning #CPD #fire

Thought provoking thread right here. Actually really made me@think for a moment and that doesn’t happen as often as it should. If you have one minute, have a read

It's time for you to embark on a new challenge and learn new skills when you train to be an on-call firefighter. We are recruiting now, at a station near to you for team players, parents and you Your journey starts here: oxfordshire.gov.uk/oncallfirefigh… #Strengthindiversity

Great evening with @sarahAmackay and friends keeping ourselves off the bottom of the quiz ladder and raising some money for an amazing charity alexandrahouseofjoy.co.uk hosted by Darragh Ennis

Remember only buy from reputable dealers, never charge overnight or when you’re not in the house (charge outdoors where possible), never charge longer than necessary, never buy cheap replacement parts or modify the battery in any way, and try not to damage the battery in any way.

Vehicle RTC resulting in Thermal Runaway. What’s your thoughts on EV Thermal Runaway tactics, extinguish it or let it burn? Let’s say it is in the open on a road/car park away from any property, this situation is obvious as you have no choice, you need to protect the home too.

It's Christmas Eve, Eve! Time to start the festivities and enjoy the last working weekday before Father Christmas makes his rounds. Just make sure those decorations and table ornaments are not left unattended should you be having a tipple or 2. 365alive.co.uk/cms/content/ca…

Thoughts with all those receiving treatment and those who will have battled to help their colleagues

Great first day and thanks to UK AFI for day one of the FI conference right here next door in Berkshire. Delegates from across #thamesValley OxonFireRescue @Bucksfire Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service all present for CPD and networking

Found James Timpson on Twitter and had a read through. I knew about Timpsons policies and work with ex offenders but looking at how they try to make colleagues truly that, is inspiring. Little things matter. As someone who someone took a chance on, this is #inspirational

Near miss for a UK FRS after not recognising a vapour cloud caused by thermal runaway, and instead mistaking it for smoke/fire gasses. This is not the fault of the crew, but shows the desperate need for legislation, education, training and guidance like I keep banging on about..

A massive Thank you for your help and advice Alistair / you will be sorely missed !

Looking forward to meeting Fire Investigation Dog Loki tomorrow at our Thames Valley FI CPD day. Great opportunity for learning from others and catching up with colleagues!

Huge thanks to Fire Investigation Dog Loki and Nikki today - brilliant input and demonstration - another tool and refresher for us all ! Great meeting Loki who showed us all up !