⚠️ A resident has reported receiving an email claiming they will have a home visit to check smoke alarms, with a £500 charge for homes without a working alarm.
This is a scam and we would never charge to carry out a home fire safety visit.
đź”— If you receive similar messages, please let us know by visiting /9iZi8
đź”— You can also use our free home fire safety self-check to get a personalised action plan and see whether you need a home visit /1UeoB
🚗💦 Charity Car Wash – St. Albans Fire Station
St. Albans Fire Station is hosting another Charity Car Wash on Sunday 17 May, 10am–1pm!
Address: 153 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1TQ.
Bring your car along, get it sparkling clean, and help support a great cause at the same time ❤️
All proceeds will go towards supporting firefighters and their families through The Fire Fighters Charity.
👉 Come down, say hello, and show your support!
đź”— Find out more: /H5WFE
Be Water Aware: If you find someone in trouble, Phone 999 for help, tell them to Float on their back and Throw them something that floats.
Phone 999 for help if someone is in trouble in the water. Never enter the water to attempt a rescue.
Tell them to Float on their back.
Throw them something that floats. This can be lifesaving equipment, such as a throwline, but anything that floats can help save a life.
Find out more at: /kEIg9
Out in Meru County, Kenya this month, our prevention officer Zoe Crossan joined colleagues from @bucksfirerescue , @scas_999 and @eastenglandamb to support vital water safety work as part of the NFCC's Be Water Aware Campaign.
Working alongside Kenyan firefighters and the Kenyan Red Cross, Zoe helped deliver 'Phone, Float, Throw' rescue training and practical prevention guidance to help their communities stay safe around water. Our Kenyan firefighter friends have a message for us all in the UK in case you find yourself in trouble in the water.
Find out more at /2YVmJ
🚒💧 Water Safety at John Warner💧🚒
Cheshunt Blue Watch recently supported a Water Safety Assembly at John Warner in Hoddesdon as part of the Robbie Lea Water Safety Partnership.
The session shared important water safety messages and explained the real dangers of open water. Having firefighters there meant students could hear real experiences first‑hand, helping them understand how serious the risks are.
Find out more about staying safe near water /3oFWZ
54% of people who drowned between 2019–2024 never intended to enter the water. And 578 people tragically slipped or fell in while out and about.
Here’s how you can stay safe on your local routes:
📱 Keep your mobile phone charged
🚶 Stay clear of the water’s edge
🛤️ Stick to proper, marked paths
🌙 Avoid poorly lit or dark routes
Looking out for yourself helps keep our community safer. Stay aware, stay safe.
Find out more at: /Nyb9K
Today we join fire services across the world in marking Firefighters Memorial Day.
We will be observing a minute’s silence at midday to remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty, to recognise the courage and commitment of firefighters globally and to reflect on the sacrifices made serving our communities.
🎉 We’re delighted to announce a major achievement! 🎉
The Fire Control Collaboration between Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Services has won a Fire Resilience Excellence Award (FREAs) for Outstanding Partnership/Collaboration.
The competition was incredibly strong this year, making this win something to be truly proud of. Well done to everyone involved!
🎖️ Read the official announcement on the FREAs website.
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service recently hosted its first community connectors event.
The event brought together charity partners, careers advisers, college tutors and community leaders, providing an opportunity to learn more about the variety of careers in the fire service, as well as building valuable connections between the communities we serve.
To find out more about careers within the Fire Service, visit our website.
Even on the warmest days, our rivers and lakes stay surprisingly cold. That shock can hit your body hard — making it suddenly difficult to swim or even breathe properly.
If you’re getting into the water, don’t jump in. Take it slow, give your body time to adjust, and stay in control.
And if you ever accidentally fall in:
➡️ Fight the urge to panic
➡️ Tilt your head back
➡️ Spread your arms and legs
➡️ Float… breathe… and regain control
Be Water Aware.
As we launch our water safety campaign, Chief Fire Officer Alex Woodman shares simple ways to stay safe near water this summer.
If you’re out and about on local routes, remember to:
📱 Keep your mobile phone charged
🚶 Give the water’s edge plenty of space
🛤️ Stick to clearly marked paths
🌙 Avoid dark or poorly lit routes
Be water aware. Stay safe.
Find out more 👉 /CzmY8
Crews from Garston, Watford and St Albans fire stations recently attended a road traffic collision near junction 5 of the M1 which led to a cement lorry ending up on its side, trapping the driver. Crews made the scene safe, stabilised the vehicle and removed the windscreen, allowing the driver to be safely released into the care of the East of England Ambulance Service.
