We will be shining a spotlight on FRSs across the UK, showing how staff are #readywillingable to support communities through the pandemic. Today we look at the outstanding work at Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service & their assistance with the mass vaccination programme. bit.ly/3iNvBTM

Well done and thank you to everyone involved 😊👍

#HazSubsDevelopment #Radiation development session this afternoon for White Watch alongside West Bromwich Fire Station, Haden Cross Fire Station, Stourbridge Fire Station and Tipton Fire Station, delivered by Matt Ling, one of the Haz Mats Advisors for West Midlands Fire Service. #readywillingable #NotJustFires

Another 100 volunteers from our staff are training this weekend to help St John Ambulance England deliver the NHS COVID-19 vaccinations. Just a week ago another 140 were trained, including Lucy from Staffordshire and West Midlands Fire Control. Check out her video!

Vaccinations have begun at Basingstoke Fire Station 💉 #TeamHants firefighters are supporting our Solent NHS Trust colleagues in vaccinating the public against #Covid19 🚒🚑 #999Family #OneTeam #COVIDVaccination

Our members of staff share their honest and individual perspectives on the importance of how they are supporting the battle against the virus and the way in which it has shown itself to be indiscriminate towards age, gender, or fitness levels - particularly to those of colour.

We have been in attendance at a large factory fire in sparkhill. We have over 125 firefighters dealing with the fire. We recommend that doors and windows in the local vicinity be kept closed for the next few hours.

In case you missed it! Over the next few months, six M2ED drones will capture vital aerial video footage and high resolution still images from above incident scenes. Take a look! Full story: wmfs.link/3edBUz7

Today our CFO Phil Loach presented FF Russ Jones with the Chief Fire Officer's Commendation - our services highest recognition. This follows his actions at a severe house fire whilst off duty, which saved the life of a young child. Full story: wmfs.link/2QkRRds

West Midlands Fire Service has welcomed today’s publication (18 May) of a new Core Code of Ethics for Fire and Rescue Services. The Core Code sets out five ethical principles, based on the existing Principles of Public Life. READ MORE: wmfs.link/3yfcMQJ Phil Loach

Our prevention work focuses on working with our partners to reduce fire related risks amongst the most vulnerable in our communities. Meanwhile, our protection priorities focus on stronger businesses and safer communities. Read more on Our Plan here: wmfs.link/2VVTCPp

Yesterday we launched the latest #FireStandard #CodeOfEthics for Fire and Rescue Services in England. #FireCoreCode contains five #ethicalprinciples. Guidance for services available online. firestandards.org/approved-stand… ukfrs.com/core-code-ethi… Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Thanks to @DaveThompsonCC and West Midlands Police for the invite to the opening of the fantastic multi agency facilities in Birmingham today. West Midlands Fire Service is a committed partner working toward a safe Birmingham 2022 and beyond. #jesip

We are delighted to be part of a National Resilience Team deploying firefighters urgently to support tackle the wildfires in Greece.

Phil Loach West Midlands Fire Service Staffordshire and West Midlands Fire Control Thank you Phil - it's been a privilege x

Happy retirement Linda Melland Thank you for all of your hard work and commitment to WMFS. Enjoy every minute of the next chapter😊

'We're working as hard as possible to assist the international effort to bring the #GreeceFires under control' - WMFS Watch Commander Shyam Rana National Fire Chiefs Council

Congratulations Jan a fantastic achievement and a very well deserved celebration 😊💕

We are looking for an an experienced HR lead to manage and lead within our ambitious and progressive fire service. Find out more here: wmfs.link/3n0BDD3

After the threat level was raised it felt timely to spend the previously planned morning with Phil Loach @MikeOHaraWMP reviewing Counter Terrorism Response planning x West Midlands Police West Midlands Fire Service West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou joint planning. Lots of good joint working ongoing.