🚓 Stopped at traffic lights? You still can't use your phone. The law applies even when you're stationary. Keep your device away and stay alert while you're driving.

#TrafficLawUK #SafeDriving #RoadSafety

This summer, we have five 50th anniversary open days taking place across the West Midlands.

Sunday 21 July Ward End Fire Station
Saturday 27 July Stourbridge Fire Station
Saturday 3 August Fallings Park Fire Station
Sunday 11 August Woodgate Valley Fire Station
Sunday 1 September Coventry Fire Station

See you there! 👋🚒

🚒💼 Fire engineer looking for a career change? Join us!
We're hiring fire engineers to help make our region safer and stronger.
Competitive salary, flexible work, free gym and more.
Apply now - wmfs.link/3V2CcON

#FireSectorJobs #WeAreWMFS

Remember we've got two fire stations holding charity car washes today, Perry Barr Fire Station (10am - 4pm) and Sutton Coldfield Fire Station (11am - 4pm). So, if you don't fancy washing your car this weekend, just pop down and for a small charitable donation, they'll sort it for you!

We've got two fire stations holding charity car washes tomorrow, Perry Barr Fire Station (10am - 4pm) and Sutton Coldfield Fire Station (11am - 4pm). So, if you don't fancy washing your car this weekend, just pop down and for a small charitable donation, they'll sort it for you!

We identified around 2,000 people as having hoarding behaviours in 2023/24.

That’s nearly ten per cent of those who received one of our fire crews’ Safe and Well visits.

It can:
increase fire risk
affect your ability to escape
create dangerous firefighting conditions.

Firefighters safely extinguished a derelict building fire in Newtown, Birmingham last night.

Read more: wmfs.link/3V4Y8ZJ

We're conducting a training exercise in Oldbury this morning. So, if you see fire engines and firefighters around the former Toys R Us car park, off Wolverhampton Road, in Oldbury, don't be alarmed - it's just an exercise!

We are in attendance at a fire on Princip Street, Newtown, Birmingham. Please avoid the area. Local residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed if affected.

'We are one team'

Oliver Lee, our CEO talks to EST magazine on his opening few weeks in the role.

Read more: wmfs.link/4bi1HBp

Firefighters have extinguished a fire in a #Stourbridge tower block.

They rescued a man, who has been taken to hospital.

Crews remain in attendance, checking for further smoke logging and conducting welfare checks.

More on our website: wmfs.link/3QPICOJ

In the early hours of this morning, Thursday (16 May), two brigade response vehicles and two fire engines attended Manby Road in Castle Vale.

Firefighters assisted colleagues from West Midlands Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou after a deliberate house fire.

Read more: wmfs.link/3wzk31H

This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

There are things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us.

This could be as simple as taking a walk in nature, prioritising our sleep or opening up to a friend.

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🎉 West Midlands Fire Service turns 50 years old! 🎉

The Local Government Act 1972 took effect in April 1974, and WMFS was created from numerous brigades across our region.

Further celebrations are planned at our 50th anniversary open days this summer.

#WeAreWMFS

It's Hoarding Awareness Week.

Hoarding significantly increases the risk of a fire at home, and can hamper your ability to escape.

It also creates more dangerous conditions for our crews, if there is a fire. Here's some useful info: wmfs.link/4af3xl2

#HAW2024

From Leicestershire to Lausanne 🚴 🚴

Congratulations to Matt from Staffordshire and West Midlands Fire Control, who recently cycled over 700 miles from Ashby-de-la-Zouch to Switzerland, raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity.

To contribute to the fundraiser, click here: wmfs.link/4dl2Fhy

📲🔔🚨 If you hear a loud siren-like sound and receive a notification on your mobile or tablet, it could be an emergency alert from the UK government.

Read the guidance carefully and follow it to remain safe.

More: wmfs.link/3Leag4n

#InAnEmergency #EmergencyAlerts

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , get moving for your mental health by finding moments for movement every day, like when you’re waiting for the kettle to boil!

Get more tips from Mental Health Foundation - visit wmfs.link/3WFqqv2

Observance of Mental Health Awareness Week is crucial. Let’s make sure to offer our support to those struggling with mental health challenges.

It's National Hoarding Awareness Week and we recently hosted BBC Morning Live at Northfield Fire Station.

Watch Manager Brinley Mills advised on support available for people with hoarding behaviours.

Watch from around 12 minutes and 45 seconds in: wmfs.link/4anCa8y

#HAW2024