British firefighters are deploying urgently to Greece to assist with the wildfires - at the Home Secretary’s request. Teams from five UK Fire & Rescue Services - via NFCC’s National Resilience function - will carry out vital firefighting assistance. bit.ly/3fFqm8m
National Fire Chiefs Council
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National Fire Chiefs Council
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- Fire stations are a safe haven for all - UK Fire & Rescue Services are behind this. You have the right to feel safe, regardless of location or time. Anyone who is afraid, lost or harassed, knock on the door. Many fire stations are open 24/7. Check the times & save as #safespace
- Debunking the myth: Hand sanitiser kept in cars DO NOT pose a fire risk. Following widespread news coverage claiming that hand sanitiser kept in vehicles can pose a fire risk, we refute this - and confirm there have been no cases of such fires in the UK. tinyurl.com/y7c36trc
- Our team in Greece has officially been stood down & plans are underway for their return to the UK. The 21-strong team has worked under gruelling conditions during the last week. We would like to say a heartfelt 'thank you' to everyone for their amazing, tireless hard work. 👏 🚒
- With many of us remaining at home, parking on streets might be a bit tight. Fire Services still need respond quickly and safely so park carefully and help us through #COVID19
00:00 - UK firefighters who have deployed to Greece are now in the southern part of the country to tackle the devastating wildfires. Take a look at the latest updates - including interviews with members of the team in Greece and & our UK National Resilience leads. bit.ly/3jzs9wI
- Today is Firefighters' Memorial Day and we pay tribute to the memory of all fallen firefighters and we thank and support firefighters that dedicate themselves to protecting and serving their communities #FMD2020
- As the nation mourns, today we also remember the 2,977 lives lost in the devastating terrorist attacks on America Amongst those, we pay tribute to the 412 first responders - including 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty 21 years ago #NeverForget #911Memorial
- Firefighters to deliver food and medicines, drive ambulances, and retrieve bodies: Our Chair reacted: "All services are working to protect communities during COVID-19. They will use their wide-range of and skills to to support people through this crisis. tinyurl.com/smewnmh
- Please find other ways to support our amazing NHS staff. This campaign to light sky lanterns seems to be continuing - we are strongly advising against people taking part. metro.co.uk/2020/04/15/fir… via @MetroUK
- Our thoughts and sympathy go out to the firefighters, their families and loved ones, following this tragic event. BBC News - Paris 'gas explosion' kills two firefighters in city centre
- Firefighters from 14 UK fire & rescue services are on their way to the Republic of Türkiye to carry out search & rescue operations. The 77-strong International Search & Rescue team provides specialist support where it is needed most. Search & rescue dogs have also been deployed.
- In this heat please don’t use barbecues or light campfires when out in the countryside or at local parks. In these dry conditions it is very easy for a fire to start and spread quickly. Help prevent these fires and keep yourselves and your communities safe. #WildfireAware
- UK fire services are donating more than 5,000 items of kit & equipment to support Ukraine firefighters. Coordinated by FIRE AID, NFCC & the wider sector, items will be sent in convoy. Financial support is being given by the Home Office. #FireAid4Ukraine bit.ly/3sYKSrg














