We're seriously unimpressed 😡.
Five of our firefighters were tied up for an hour this afternoon, freeing a YouTube pranker whose head had been 'cemented' inside a microwave oven. Read more: wmfs.link/2kwp4me (Photos © West Midlands Fire Service)
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- Replying to @hansummers.Esme, lots of our firefighters are girls and boys - some of them want to say hello to you! We would love to meet you and show you what we do. You can be a firefighter too! #firefightingsexism #thisgirlcan @NFCC_FireChiefs @StaffsFire @LondonFire Let's keep this going!
00:00 - We received this message: "My 4yr old came home saying she wished she was a boy so she could be a fireman. When I said girls can be firefighters too she said 'I’ve seen in books they are all boys -I don’t want to be the only girl.’Our crews have responded! #firefightingsexism
00:00 - Replying to @WestMidsFire @FallingSpark and 3 othersWest Midlands Fire Service has issued the following video statement regarding this incident.
00:00 - We are heartbroken to confirm that one of our Crew Managers, Iain Hughes, is missing after his inspiring attempt to swim the English Channel for charity. Our thoughts and prayers are with Iain's family. We have published a statement on our website:
- We are deeply saddened to confirm the death of one of our firefighters whilst on duty. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues - particularly at @Wton_fire - at this difficult time. Please see our full statement: wmfs.link/2UYxGCr
- Crews from @SuttonCfld_Fire have rescued a dog from a lake in Sutton Park. The dog was called (and this is no joke) Jesus, he was rescued on #GoodFriday by crews using a triple extension ladder and personal flotation device. #happyEaster2019
- With great sadness, we confirm the death of Firefighter Craig Williams. He lost his brave fight against cancer yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, son, family, and friends at this desperately sad time.
- Our thoughts are with everyone involved in the Thai cave rescue of 12 boys and their adult leader. Former West Midlands firefighter Richard Stanton, who served in Coventry for 25 years and is a world expert in cave diving, is among those leading today's operation.
- That is fantastic! We would love to meet her 🚒🚒Update: @WestMidsFire - Esme has now watched the video - on repeat! And LOVES it. She now firmly believes 100% that she can be a girl AND a firefighter so thanks again - job done! She's also very excited about the invite to visit and would like to try on the yellow helmet!
- PLEASE SHARE. We have have received countless messages of support following the disappearance, in the English Channel, of Crew Manager Iain Hughes. Thank you. Iain today exceeded his fundraising target. If you can, please help to take it even higher. wmfs.link/46laNeK
00:00 - It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kai, our much-loved fire investigation dog. Our thoughts are with Mat, Kai's handler, at this very difficult time. Read more: wmfs.link/3SUWIOu
- We are devastated to announce that our Chief Fire Officer, Wayne Brown, was this morning found dead at his home. Our thoughts and love are with his family, friends and colleagues. Please click below to read our statement:
