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Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service

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Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service X Page (Formally Twitter). Managed during working hours, call 999 in an emergency.

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linkhttps://www.suffolk.gov.uk/fire calendar_today19-08-2010 13:53:32

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Today marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE Day). Personnel from across Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service will be observing a 2-minutes silence at 12:00 to honour and remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War. #VEDay #80years

Today marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE Day).

Personnel from across Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service will be observing a 2-minutes silence at 12:00 to honour and remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War.
#VEDay #80years
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Do you have a fire escape plan prepared? 🏃‍♂️🏠 Use our online quiz to plan how you would escape your home in an emergency ➡️ suffolk.gov.uk/suffolk-fire-a…

Do you have a fire escape plan prepared? 🏃‍♂️🏠
Use our online quiz to plan how you would escape your home in an emergency ➡️ suffolk.gov.uk/suffolk-fire-a…
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Next Thursday we will be holding an art exhibition at Bury Fire Station to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity 🚒 The doors will be open from 11am so come down, enjoy the art work and have a go at sketching🎨✏️

Next Thursday we will be holding an art exhibition at Bury Fire Station to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity 🚒
The doors will be open from 11am so come down, enjoy the art work and have a go at sketching🎨✏️
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Did you know faulty electrics cause around 6000 fires in the home each year? If you put too many plugs in a socket, it can start a fire 🔥 1 plug in each socket is best 🔌✅ If you notice plugs that are loose or broken don't plug them in & get them checked by an electrician

Did you know faulty electrics cause around 6000 fires in the home each year?
If you put too many plugs in a socket, it can start a fire 🔥 1 plug in each socket is best 🔌✅
If you notice plugs that are loose or broken don't plug them in & get them checked by an electrician
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This week is mental health awareness week The Fire Fighters Charity are available to support Fire service staff and also friends and family of those in service ‍👨‍🚒‍👨‍👨‍👧‍👧 To find out more visit ➡️ firefighterscharity.org.uk #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

This week is mental health awareness week
The Fire Fighters Charity are available to support Fire service staff and also friends and family of those in service ‍👨‍🚒‍👨‍👨‍👧‍👧
To find out more visit ➡️ firefighterscharity.org.uk
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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To mark the start of the 8th International UN Road Safety Week, we’re encouraging everyone who cycles to always wear a helmet ✅ Look for helmets with the CE or UKCA mark & BS EN1078 standard ✅ Ensure a good fit ✅ Replace your helmet after any collision or damage

To mark the start of the 8th International UN Road Safety Week, we’re encouraging everyone who cycles to always wear a helmet
✅ Look for helmets with the CE or UKCA mark & BS EN1078 standard
✅ Ensure a good fit
✅ Replace your helmet after any collision or damage
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The focus of the final Bikertek video is on throttle control 🏍 It's responsible for more than just acceleration - it also affects weight transfer, suspension, movement and grip 🚦 To find out more click ⬇️ youtu.be/1El2XPd5Epc

The focus of the final Bikertek video is on throttle control 🏍
It's responsible for more than just acceleration - it also affects weight transfer, suspension, movement and grip 🚦
To find out more click ⬇️
youtu.be/1El2XPd5Epc
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As part of UN Road Safety Week, we’re highlighting how to safely use e-bikes Top charging tips: ✅ Always use the manufacturer-approved charger ❌ Never charge while sleeping or away 🔌Avoid overloading plug sockets 👍Install heat alarms wherever you charge #UNRoadSafetyWeek

As part of UN Road Safety Week, we’re highlighting how to safely use e-bikes
Top charging tips:
✅ Always use the manufacturer-approved charger
❌ Never charge while sleeping or away
🔌Avoid overloading plug sockets
👍Install heat alarms wherever you charge
#UNRoadSafetyWeek
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For UN Road Safety Week, we’re sharing tips for the safe use of e-scooters and e-bikes, which are becoming more popular across the UK Fires and overheating risks often occur during charging or improper storage By being aware of these risks, we can protect our homes and loved ones

For UN Road Safety Week, we’re sharing tips for the safe use of e-scooters and e-bikes, which are becoming more popular across the UK
Fires and overheating risks often occur during charging or improper storage
By being aware of these risks, we can protect our homes and loved ones
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Our first-ever whole-time female firefighter, Sally Hammond, is retiring tomorrow after just over 30 years' service. Follow this link to read about her inspirational career and retirement plans: suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-de…

Our first-ever whole-time female firefighter, Sally Hammond, is retiring tomorrow after just over 30 years' service.   

Follow this link to read about her inspirational career and retirement plans: suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-de…
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When creating a home escape plan remember⬇️ 🔑Keep door and window keys where everyone can find them 🚪Make sure exits are kept clear ❌Plan a second route in case the first one is blocked 🏠Review your plan if the layout of your home changes

When creating a home escape plan remember⬇️
🔑Keep door and window keys where everyone can find them
🚪Make sure exits are kept clear
❌Plan a second route in case the first one is blocked
🏠Review your plan if the layout of your home changes
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We’re raising awareness of how to handle lithium-ion batteries safely – especially those in e-bikes and e-scooters*. Damaged or wrongly disposed of batteries can cause major fires, even in bin lorries and recycling centres It only takes one battery to start a fire🚒

We’re raising awareness of how to handle lithium-ion batteries safely – especially those in e-bikes and e-scooters*.
Damaged or wrongly disposed of batteries can cause major fires, even in bin lorries and recycling centres 
It only takes one battery to start a fire🚒
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If you notice a wildfire🔥⬇️ Move to a safe place✅ Call 999 immediately 📞 Give as much information as you can about the fire - size, location, terrain 💬 Do not attempt to tackle the fire yourself ❌

If you notice a wildfire🔥⬇️
Move to a safe place✅
Call 999 immediately 📞
Give as much information as you can about the fire - size, location, terrain 💬
Do not attempt to tackle the fire yourself ❌
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E-bike & e-scooter fires can escalate in seconds ⏲️ Early detection saves lives – install heat alarms in garages and other areas where batteries are charged Thank you for joining us throughout the week Together, we’ve taken steps to make our streets safer for everyone👍

E-bike & e-scooter fires can escalate in seconds ⏲️
Early detection saves lives – install heat alarms in garages and other areas where batteries are charged
Thank you for joining us throughout the week
Together, we’ve taken steps to make our streets safer for everyone👍
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This week is the start of #DementiaActionWeek 📆 We offer Home Fire Safety visits for the elderly and vulnerable to provide them with smoke alarms and offer fire safety advice 💬👨‍🚒 If you know someone who you think would benefit from having a visit ➡️ suffolk.gov.uk/suffolk-fire-a…

This week is the start of #DementiaActionWeek 📆
We offer Home Fire Safety visits for the elderly and vulnerable to provide them with smoke alarms and offer fire safety advice  💬👨‍🚒
If you know someone who you think would benefit from having a visit ➡️ suffolk.gov.uk/suffolk-fire-a…
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If you plan on having a BBQ this weekend remember 🌭⬇️ Never leave a BBQ unattended ❌ Keep a bucket of water or hosepipe nearby 💧 Extinguish it fully with water ✅ Make sure the ashes are cold before disposing of them ✅ #WildfireAwareness

If you plan on having a BBQ this weekend remember 🌭⬇️
Never leave a BBQ unattended ❌
Keep a bucket of water or hosepipe nearby 💧
Extinguish it fully with water ✅
Make sure the ashes are cold before disposing of them ✅ #WildfireAwareness
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VACANCY ‼ Property Manager Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service - Ipswich £46,670 per annum (pro rata for part time), 37 hours per week, Permanent Your opportunity to lead the property workstream and manage the entire property portfolio for SFRS Visit suffolkjobsdirect.org

VACANCY ‼ Property Manager
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service - Ipswich
£46,670 per annum (pro rata for part time), 37 hours per week, Permanent

Your opportunity to lead the property workstream and manage the entire property portfolio for SFRS
Visit suffolkjobsdirect.org
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Did you know more people die in fires in the home caused by cigarettes and smoking products than any other cause 🔥 To keep safe we recommend: ❌Never smoke in bed ✅Use a proper ashtray 🚬Make sure cigarettes are put out properly ✅Smoke outdoors and put cigarettes right out

Did you know more people die in fires in the home caused by cigarettes and smoking products than any other cause 🔥
To keep safe we recommend:
❌Never smoke in bed
✅Use a proper ashtray
🚬Make sure cigarettes are put out properly
✅Smoke outdoors and put cigarettes right out
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Are you over 18 years old? Do you live or work within 5-8 minutes of a fire station?🚒🚨 Do you hold a full UK drivers licence?🚗 You could be eligible to apply to become a firefighter To find out more ➡️ suffolk-firefighters.co.uk/how-to-apply/

Are you over 18 years old?
Do you live or work within 5-8 minutes of a fire station?🚒🚨
Do you hold a full UK drivers licence?🚗
You could be eligible to apply to become a firefighter
To find out more ➡️ suffolk-firefighters.co.uk/how-to-apply/
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Whilst enjoying the bank holiday weekend remember: ❌🚬Do not discard cigarettes in the countryside 🌭🍔If having a barbecue, site it far away from anything flammable and always keep a bucked of water handy just in case 📞If you see a fire in the countryside call 999 immediately

Whilst enjoying the bank holiday weekend remember:
❌🚬Do not discard cigarettes in the countryside
🌭🍔If having a barbecue, site it far away from anything flammable and always keep a bucked of water handy just in case
📞If you see a fire in the countryside call 999 immediately