Q. What should we all be doing on Tuesdays?

A. Testing our smoke alarms at home! Make sure you test yours today 👆

#TestitTuesday #smokealarms

Crews extinguished a vehicle fire on the #A28 Canterbury Road, in #StNicholasatWade , #Birchington . More here - kent.fire-uk.org/incident/thane…

Crews extinguished a vehicle fire on the A258 Sandwich Road, in #Hacklinge earlier today. More here - kent.fire-uk.org/incident/dover…

Recently someone asked if we give advice around storing lots of items at home (also known as #hoarding ). Yes we do👍
Keeping large quantities of items can be a fire hazard, so call us on 0800 923 7000 if you think you, or a loved one, would benefit from some support.
#HAW2024

Have an e-bike or e-scooter?🚲🛴 Use the manufacturer-recommended battery and charger.🔋 #ebikeandescootersafety

Think charging your phone overnight or when you head out is always safe? Think again...
Electrical fires are more common you'd think, so we always advise switching off chargers before bed. More safety tips here: kent.fire-uk.org/a-z/electricit…

Crews tackled a house fire in #Walderslade #Chatham overnight.
Read more, here: kent.fire-uk.org/incident/medwa…

Crews extinguished a kitchen fire in #Sittingbourne this afternoon. More, here: kent.fire-uk.org/incident/swale…

Firing up the barbie? Here's the recipe for success:
🍗 Keep it away from property, fences, and greenery
🍢 If it's a disposable one, use it on a stable, non-flammable surface
🍤 keep looking while you're cooking
🌭 Make sure ash/disposable barbecues are cold before you bin it

Firefighters extinguished a shed fire last night in #Rainham . More, here: kent.fire-uk.org/incident/medwa…

Two fire engines attended a shed fire in #Gillingham this morning. More here - kent.fire-uk.org/incident/medwa…

Crews extinguished a caravan fire in #Ashford last night More here: kent.fire-uk.org/incident/ashfo…

Crews are reminding people to take care when using oil burners or candles, following a fire at a house in #Rochester tonight.
More about the incident, here: kent.fire-uk.org/incident/medwa…

Four fire engines attended a house fire in #Dover this afternoon. More here - kent.fire-uk.org/incident/dover…

Firefighters welcomed members of #Medway Chinese Methodist Church to #Rochester station to learn about staying safe, preventing fires & life saving CPR skills.
The visit was on #FirefightersMemorialDay & the group was proud to join our crews in observing a minute's silence.

Firefighters have extinguished a lorry fire on the M20 between Junction 3 for the #M26 and Junction 1 for the #M25 . People are advised to check for traffic updates before travelling towards the area. More here - kent.fire-uk.org/incident/seven…

It's important to have an escape plan at home. Although your best route is often your usual way out of your home, you should think about different options too, just in case the main exit is blocked in an emergency.

Crews extinguished a garage fire in #Margate this afternoon. More here: kent.fire-uk.org/incident/thane…

Happy bank holiday!

Whatever you're up to today, have fun and please stay safe. If you need us, call 999 📲 and we'll be there in an emergency.

Crews extinguished a car alight on the M20 London-bound between Junction 8 and 9 this morning, #Maidstone . More here - kent.fire-uk.org/incident/maids…