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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service – Your Safety

@sfrsyoursafety

This is the official X for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Prevention & Protection team. Never use X to report an emergency, always dial 999.

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Prior to open-water swimming, stop and think and spot the dangers. Being aware of the risks of your chosen swimming spot will keep you safe. Learn more ways of staying safe when open-water swimming: tinyurl.com/5e8yjzdh #DrowningPrevention

Prior to open-water swimming, stop and think and spot the dangers. Being aware of the risks of your chosen swimming spot will keep you safe.

Learn more ways of staying safe when open-water swimming: tinyurl.com/5e8yjzdh 

#DrowningPrevention
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⚠️ Product Recall: Black Heated Mouse Pad sold via Amazon (2505-0074) presenting a high risk of fire as it has no temperature controls to prevent it from overheating during normal use. If it is paired with a lithium battery item (for example a rechargeable mouse), the mouse pad

⚠️ Product Recall: Black Heated Mouse Pad sold via Amazon (2505-0074) presenting a high risk of fire as it has no temperature controls to prevent it from overheating during normal use. If it is paired with a lithium battery item (for example a rechargeable mouse), the mouse pad
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✈️ Going abroad? Make sure you can use your electrical items safely! Find out which travel adaptor you'll need for your destination: ow.ly/QPlw50SsBZ5 🌍🔌 #TravelSafe #ElectricalSafetyFirst #TravelAdaptors

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Did you know that wildfires are mostly started by thoughtless or accidental behaviours? •Careless disposal of cigarettes •Unattended BBQs and open fires/campfires •Fires not extinguished properly •Sunlight magnified by glass bottles Let's prevent wildfires!

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Even on a hot day water can be very cold. Jumping into open water to swim/cool down can lead to cold water shock then drowning. Enter the water by walking in so you can easily & safely get back out. This also allows your body to acclimatise to the water. rb.gy/gcknu

Even on a hot day water can be very cold. Jumping into open water to swim/cool down can lead to cold water shock then drowning. Enter the water by walking in so you can easily & safely get back out. This also allows your body to acclimatise to the water.
rb.gy/gcknu
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Dipping your toes in the water? Make sure you are aware of changing water depths if you are paddling in Scotland’s inland and coastal waterways. #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety

Dipping your toes in the water? Make sure you are aware of changing water depths if you are 
paddling in Scotland’s inland and coastal waterways. 

#DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety
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⚡️ #PrimeDay is just around the corner! ⚡️ Shopping online for deals? Beware of third-party sellers on online marketplaces. Follow our advice on #SafeShopping: ow.ly/GFO350WjAhk Stay safe and snag those deals safely.

⚡️ #PrimeDay is just around the corner! ⚡️

Shopping online for deals? Beware of third-party sellers on online marketplaces. Follow our advice on #SafeShopping: ow.ly/GFO350WjAhk

Stay safe and snag those deals safely.
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If you're looking to have your gas appliances checked or maintained, it's vital to only use a qualified gas engineer. Find a Gas Safe registered engineer at GasSafeRegister.co.uk, and check their Gas Safe ID card to ensure they are qualified for the gas work you need. #GasSafe

If you're looking to have your gas appliances checked or maintained, it's vital to only use a qualified gas engineer. Find a Gas Safe registered engineer at GasSafeRegister.co.uk, and check their Gas Safe ID card to ensure they are qualified for the gas work you need. #GasSafe
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Setting fire to grass or rubbish can take firefighters away from other incidents. What if someone you knew was trapped in a house fire? Deliberate fire information: rb.gy/w0bdln Firesetting by a child or young person: rb.gy/lwjmgh

Setting fire to grass or rubbish can take firefighters away from other incidents. What if someone you knew was trapped in a house fire?
Deliberate fire information: rb.gy/w0bdln
Firesetting by a child or young person: rb.gy/lwjmgh
Child Accident Prevention Trust - CAPT Charity (@captcharity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Knowing what to do if your child suffers a burn can mean the difference between lifelong scarring and a child who heals well. Download our free fact sheet to learn more about preventing and treating burn injuries: capt.org.uk/resources/safe… #ChildSafety #BeBurnsAware

Knowing what to do if your child suffers a burn can mean the difference between lifelong scarring and a child who heals well.

Download our free fact sheet to learn more about preventing and treating burn injuries: capt.org.uk/resources/safe… 

#ChildSafety #BeBurnsAware
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Let's remember to prevent wildfires. Whether you're enjoying the outdoors, remember to be cautious with fire. Ensure campfires are extinguished, dispose of cigarette butts responsibly, and report any signs of smoke/fire. Safety info ➡️ow.ly/jKYH50QJuVP #WildfirePrevention

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Laura attempted suicide three times. Looking back, Laura wishes she was able to tell herself that things would change if she could stay alive.💚 Read Laura's moving letter to herself: suicideprevention.scot/whatif/laura

Laura attempted suicide three times.

Looking back, Laura wishes she was able to tell herself that things would change if she could stay alive.💚

Read Laura's moving letter to herself: suicideprevention.scot/whatif/laura
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⚠️ Product Recall: Black 1 Amp Charger for LiFePO4 Rechargeable Vape (2506-0165) presenting a risk of fire as the manufacturer has identified a PCB design fault which could cause the device to malfunction.⚠️ gov.uk/product-safety… #UkRecallsAndAlerts #ProductRecall

⚠️ Product Recall: Black 1 Amp Charger for LiFePO4 Rechargeable Vape (2506-0165) presenting a risk of fire as the manufacturer has identified a PCB design fault which could cause the device to malfunction.⚠️

gov.uk/product-safety…

#UkRecallsAndAlerts #ProductRecall
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On staycation know your emergency escape plan: - check fire action notices in your room for nearest fire escape - react instantly to a fire alarm - follow signs to nearest exit– it may not be the way you came in - go to the assembly point- let a responsible person know you’re ok

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Doctors are worried that the number of children swallowing magnets in the UK is on the rise. They have seen many teens and tweens who have tried to create a fake tongue piercing using two magnetic balls and accidentally swallowed them. Learn more: capt.org.uk/magnet-safety/

Doctors are worried that the number of children swallowing magnets in the UK is on the rise.

They have seen many teens and tweens who have tried to create a fake tongue piercing using two magnetic balls and accidentally swallowed them.

Learn more: capt.org.uk/magnet-safety/
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🌿Help protect our forests by preventing wildfires 🔥 Avoid parking on dry grass Don't leave litter / glass bottle lying around Make sure your campfire is completely out before leaving Dispose of cigarettes & BBQs safely & responsibly More ➡️ow.ly/jKYH50QJuVP

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Our firefighters responded to 105 derelict building fires last summer. Derelict buildings are unsafe. Deliberate fires divert firefighters from other incidents and can put lives at risk. Check children & young people know the risks of deliberate fires. ➡️ rb.gy/pgyqka

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Even if your child can swim you must actively supervise them - half of children who drown have some swimming ability. Get holiday advice: watersafetyscotland.org.uk/advice-hub/act… #DrowningPrevention

Even if your child can swim you must actively supervise them - half of children who drown have some swimming ability.
Get holiday advice: watersafetyscotland.org.uk/advice-hub/act…
#DrowningPrevention
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Even on a warm day, open water is colder than you think & can cause dangerous cold water shock. Your body’s reaction will affect your ability to move & may seriously affect your breathing & cardiovascular system. More: rb.gy/lmt07 WaterSafetyScotland #DrowningPrevention

Even on a warm day, open water is colder than you think & can cause dangerous cold water shock.

Your body’s reaction will affect your ability to move & may seriously affect your breathing & cardiovascular system.
More: rb.gy/lmt07
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#DrowningPrevention
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Common causes of wildfires: Careless cigarette disposal Unattended BBQs + open fires Fires not extinguished properly Sunlight magnified by glass bottles ➡️ow.ly/jKYH50QJuVP