We all like a feel good story! Here is LFF Ally Cole from Harrow White Watch after they rescued a baby Coot today from a storm drain and reunited it with its siblings! How cute is that? Well done Harrow #notjustfires
Last night our crews from #foresthill performed a skilled rescued of a 16 year old cat, that had managed to get itself stuck on a roof.
They used our 32m turntable ladder to reach and used cat treats to keep the cat calm during the rescue.
#notjustfires
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue is a vital part of the service we provide
Over the past 5 weeks we’ve run Rescue 3 Europe Refresher and Initial SFR Courses
Thanks to University Of Limerick for facilitating access to River Shannon & @limerickcivildefence for use of their training facilites #notjustfires
#redwatch 🔴 and #bluewatch 🔵 crews have been busy in #beechley over the last few days with Harry Mountain developing their 🚤 handling and casualty extrication skills #ferryglide #notjustfires
Today was a fantastic multi- agency water rescue training day CIWW. Not all went as planned!💦😁 A massive thankyou to all of the agencies involved Avon and Somerset Police Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, and Surf Rescue GB! An invaluable day that involved lots of learning 😀 #notjustfires #SWIFTY
Many thanks to Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service for an overview of their new underwater drone. An impressive piece of kit that will be invaluable at water incidents. Thanks also to Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service and West Yorkshire Fire for demonstrating alternative options for underwater rescues. #notjustfires
Up in Glasgow for our annual Water Training. This scenario replicates being stuck in a strainer in water. Very difficult and needs to be practised. #water #pinkston West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service #notjustfires #mod3
It's #LearningAtWorkWeek . 📚
We never stop learning, that's why our crews are always training and running drills for a variety of scenarios so that we are prepared for anything we are called to. 📟
#NotJustFires #TeamCambsFire
On Saturday 4 May, Dunstable Fire Station held a SEND Open Day in conjunction with SNAP & Local Offer for Central Beds.
Damelza, Community Safety Officer said: “These events are a great opportunity to engage with SEND children and their families”. #NotJustFires
Our High Volume Pump has been sent to Grove Land Retford to assist the Environment Agency with clearing away flood water. #readwillingable #NotJustFires #StormBabet
Today White Watch Foleshill and Coventry Fire Station carrying out Working at Height Assessments, using the W@H tower at Canley Fire Station, becoming proficient in the use of a Roof Ladders
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Firefighters were called to rescue an injured cat in distress up a tree this morning in #Orpington . With help from our colleagues LFB Lewisham LFB BEXLEY we utilised an aerial appliance to ensure the cat was safely back to their owner. #NotJustFires Bromley Council London Fire Brigade
Here’s Louis Barabbas gently encouraging a young lamb to not be in the road when fire engines are using it. #NotJustFires
Thanks to HWFire Evesham for inviting me to take part in their water rescue exercise yesterday. Also joined by HWFireRedditch and HWFireParamedics. #notjustfires
Yesterday Blue watch & Suffolk Fire Prevention Team prevention team assisted ABP SSP #Lowestoft with familiarisation training on port side life-saving equipment for ABP staff and port workers #notjustfires 🦺🚢🚒⚓️
#notjustfires white watch attended an early morning animal rescue in Tettenhall today working in partnership with RSPCA (England & Wales)
Management of Water & Flood Incidents training today with input from Mike Titcombe and Dave Mc
Covering off how best to utilise the role as well as search techniques and readiness for National Deployments
#notjustfires #bewateraware 🛟
FF King from Battersea performed his first ladder rescue today. 👏🏻 he came to the assistance of a resident who was locked out on her balcony and brought her to safety . #notjustfires
“Do you still rescue #cats from trees?” Yes, we also rescue #kittens who have put their head into a hamster tunnel, like this 8 week-old in #SellyPark late last night! #NotJustFires
