Berkhamsted Fire On-Call. We have now been joined in our 24hr challenge by @hertsfirechief Andy Esson. Your support is much appreciated.

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At 14.24 we were mobilised to a fire in Bradshaw Road, Watford . This was then escalated to a 12 pump attendance. The fire is now out and two pumps remain at the scene.

So far on our 24 hour challenge. We have attended 3 incidents and we have been joined by @hertsfirechief Andy Esson and SC Childs on our challenge. You never know we might get joined by @SCWatfordFS @HFRSCommander

Into the final 3 hours 102.5 miles run, 321 miles cycle and 231,606 meters rowed justgiving.com/team/hertsfire…

It’s all completed 365.75 miles on the bike, 165.8 miles rowed and 118.8 miles ran plus the added bonus of £2500 raised for all good causes justgiving.com/team/hertsfire…

At 15:27 Herts Fire Control mobilised Garston Fire Station to a confirmed vehicle fire on High Elms Lane, Abbots Langley; one hose reel was used to extinguish the fire 🚒

The small things go a long way on a busy drill night 😄😄. Thank you McDonald's UK 🚒🚒

Spending time with some new trainees tonight 🚒🚒 Herts Fire & Rescue

Firefighters are collecting bottle closures to help with a global shortage which is delaying manufacturers from sending antibacterial products to the frontline. Crews are saving flip caps, pumps, trigger sprays & screw caps to support the Tops Off campaign orlo.uk/4ycbW

Drill night training tonight HEMEL HEMPSTEAD FIRE 🚒🚒

The leveller... The BFC is the only UK firefighter fitness competition that facilitates healthy competition between UK firefighters, brigades and services.... Will you be ready for BFC2021 #firefighter #fitness #BFC2019

At this time of year, we'd usually be busy raising money for Fire Fighters Charity, but the pandemic has hampered fundraising efforts. The charity provides vital health and wellbeing support for our frontline firefighters, support and control staff. Donate: firefighterscharity.org.uk/donate

20:56 - KingsFire were mobilised to a small fire in the open on Highclere Drive

Herts Fire & Rescue urges extra precautions during hot weather by downloading the free what3words app The Met Office confirms last month was the driest May on record. If you see a fire, dial 999 and use the what3words app to give accurate your what3words address #what3words

Please support the vital work of The Fire Fighters Charity with a recurring donation if you can: ow.ly/Vd3950AmEDM

Do you know of an empty house that we might use for a training exercise facebook.com/29128913796890…

Happy 72nd Birthday to the NHS. Thank you to the millions of men and women who have served in this most precious of institutions. Every person in this country has been helped in one way or another by the NHS. Here's to the next 72 years and beyond. #NHS72

The Met Office is forecasting temperatures in the low 30s today. As the #heatwave begins, we're asking you to be aware of how the risks from fire and water can increase over the coming days. Read more on our heatwave blog: hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-coun…