• The best way to reduce the risk is to make an attempt to quit, using NHS support if you need it. If you do not want to quit, consider vaping. • Stub cigarettes out properly and dispose of them carefully. Put them out. Right out.

📢 Charity Car Wash at Newbury Fire Station 📢 Saturday, 30 March between 10am and 4pm ➡️ All proceeds will go to The Fire Fighters Charity. ➡️ Additionally on the day, the public can drop off tinned or dried food and toiletries for West Berkshire Food Bank.

If someone is in trouble in water, call 999. At the coast ask for the coastguard. If you are inland, such as in Berkshire, ask for the Fire and Rescue Service. You should never enter the water to attempt a rescue. Read more: ow.ly/Yj2L50INnKx #BeWaterAware

👨‍🍳 If you're cooking or baking this Easter for friends and family, remember to be careful in the kitchen. Never leave cooking unattended. The majority of fires start in the kitchen. Read more on our website: ow.ly/E3Vt50HIo9j

Never leave lit cigarettes, cigars or pipes unattended. They can topple as they burn down, which could start a fire. The risk is real - fires caused by smoking products kill more people than fires caused by any other item. Find out more on our website: ow.ly/4xSl50R6m7n

We're going to be hosting an Armed Forces Veterans' Hub event on 14 May between 10am and 1pm at Crowthorne Community Fire Station. The event will offer the opportunity to speak to a range of organisations and charities. Read more: ow.ly/pyZm50R7zpv #OneTeamForBerkshire

🏍️ Sign up for a FREE #BikerDown session at Wokingham Fire Station on Saturday, 11 May. Find out more and book your place online: ow.ly/4Lan50RgpjK For more information on #BikerDown, visit their website: ow.ly/WQ3i50RgpjJ #Bikesafe

Get out, stay out, call 999 The primary fire safety messages focus on smoke alarms: • Make sure you have enough escape routes in your home (at least one on every level); • Test escape routes at least monthly to ensure they are working.

🏍️ It's Motorcycle Awareness week and we're hosting a FREE #BikerDown session at Wokingham Fire Station on Saturday! Find out more and book your place online: ow.ly/4Lan50RgpjK For more information on #BikerDown, visit their website: ow.ly/WQ3i50RgpjJ #Bikesafe

Some boats may have limited sockets available onboard and you may be tempted to overload them with appliances or chargers. Don’t overload sockets – keep to one plug per socket and unplug chargers when you’re not using them. Read more: ow.ly/APE850RSKmw #BoatFireSafety

While enjoying the summer, it is important to remain vigilant of how litter can cause wildfires. Glass bottles could start a fire if left in direct sunlight, so please take them home with you. Read more on our website: ow.ly/GOiq50JxYAs #OneTeamForBerkshire

Never leave lit cigarettes, cigars or pipes unattended. They can topple as they burn down, which could start a fire. The risk is real - fires caused by smoking products kill more people than fires caused by any other item. Find out more on our website: ow.ly/4xSl50R6m7n

Jumping from bridges into lakes and rivers carries serious risks as Its almost impossible to see what's hidden beneath the water. Shallow water, rocks and litter are just some of the dangers that await unsuspecting swimmers. Read more: ow.ly/Yj2L50INnKx #BeWaterAware

Starting next week, we will be accepting applications to join our newest cohort of Wholetime Firefighter Apprentices. Stay tuned to find out more about beginning an exciting and fulfilling career. Read more on our website: ow.ly/rc0b50Suy2r #OneTeamForBerkshire

We’re recruiting Wholetime Firefighter Apprentices! The window is open until Monday, 29 July. Amy really enjoys the versatility the role offers. Read Amy’s story in full here: ow.ly/joeH50SzsKa #OneTeamForBerkshire

Three days to go! Our Wholetime Firefighter Apprentice recruitment window will close on Monday, 29 July. Ashley joined the team because she was ready to push herself outside of her comfort zone. Hear more from others in the team: bit.ly/3TAtY09 #OneTeamForBerkshire

Would you know what to do if you saw a wildfire? Do not try to tackle it yourself - get to a safe place and call 999! Read more about staying safe in the summer: ow.ly/IRnP50Sorx7 #OneTeamForBerkshire

Discover a Career as a Firefighter by joining our upcoming sessions. The sessions provide an ideal opportunity to come along to find out more about the role, the application process & what life at a fire station is like. ow.ly/M5Oo50SWJcF #Careers #OneTeamForBerkshire

Servicing you chimney should be the first thing you do before you attempt to use it as a blockage could cause a fire. For more information visit: hetas.co.uk #OneTeamForBerkshire

This Gas Safety Week, we’re asking you to stay gas safe. Illegal fitters can put you and others at risk. RBFRS recommends using registered engineers to make sure you are staying gas safe. #OneTeamForBerkshire