Knutsford Fire Station

The official Twitter page for Knutsford Fire Station of @CheshireFire. Making Cheshire safer. This account is not monitored 24/7. In an Emergency Dial 999.

[Knutsford Fire Station @KnutsfordFS]

What are the FATAL 5?

1 - Drink & Drug Driving
2 - Speeding
3 - Careless Driving
4 - Not Wearing a Seatbelt
5 - Using a Mobile Phone whilst Driving

Road users who commit one of the FATAL 5 offences are far more likely to be involved in a FATAL collision than those who do not

[Knutsford Fire Station @KnutsfordFS]

Fire Services attend Arson related & deliberate fires more than any other Incident type. Arson accounted for 50% of Fires attended in 2017/18 by Fire & Rescue Services
This is by far the largest, single cause of Fire
For more info go to https://t.co/yNAXrywBVN
#CheshireFire

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It's that time of the week again
#TestItTuesday
Today is the day to make sure all your Smoke Alarms are working correctly!
If they're not we advise to replace any broken ones or change the batteries & to have at least one on every level of your house!
#CheshireFire

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On Tuesday we attended Booths Park to give out road safety advice. Our focus this month is “Distraction” whilst at the wheel. Unfortunately, we continue to attend road traffic collisions as a result of drivers being distracted my devices. #RoadSafety

https://t.co/UjVKcWf8Kq

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Knutsford firefighters have been making the most of the nice weather today practicing rope rescue techniques using our new training tower. #RopeRescue #CheshireFire

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Using a mobile phone while driving can adversely affect driver performance in a number of different ways such as:

1. Maintaining:
- Lane Position
- Appropriate Speed
- Appropriate Following Distances

2. Judging Safe Gaps in Traffic

3. Awareness of other Traffic

SWITCH IT OFF

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Fire crews from Knutsford and Wilmslow took part in an all-terrain vehicle familiarisation session today. The vehicle is stationed at Macclesfield Fire Station and we learned about the capabilities for wildfires, access through rough terrain and carrying equipment 🚒🔥⛰️

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Working Smoke Alarms save lives, but only if they are in the right place
The most common reason a Smoke Alarm failed to activate was because the Fire was outside it's range
Have at least 1 on every level of your home
#HomeSafety #CheshireFire

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Today, the crew at Knutsford attended our training centre in Winsford to practice internal and external compartment firefighting techniques. Attending courses like these are an important part of keeping us prepared for operational incidents 🚒🔥

[Knutsford Fire Station @KnutsfordFS]

Most fires in the home start accidentally and the consequences can be devastating. However, the majority of these fires can be prevented by taking some simple precautions.

Read our home fire safety advice below and help to keep you and your family safe.

https://t.co/1nTsQUzPP9

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Crews from Knutsford attended an RTC in the local area this morning. There has been a recent increase in road traffic collisions on Cheshire's roads and we want to remind our local communities of the importance using the roads safely.

https://t.co/BA7bEe9aEu

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Today we visited the Nursery at Bexton Primary School to show some very excited children round our Fire Engine, use the hoses & sit in the cab
We had a great afternoon with everyone 😊
Thank you to all the staff & children for inviting us over
#BextonPrimary #CheshireFire 🚒

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📣 Knutsford Fire Station Charity Car Wash 📣

📍Knutsford Fire Station, Mobberley Road, WA16 8EX

🗓️ Saturday 12th April 2025

⏰ 11am-3pm

Come see our newly refurbished fire station and meet the firefighters for a charitable donation to The Firefighters Charity! 🧽🚗

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Have you ever thought about using your phone whilst driving? This is illegal and could land you with at least 6 penalty points and £200 fine. Worst-case scenario you are more likely to cause serious injury that could be fatal.

Read about our fatal 5 ⬇️
https://t.co/x1WI9na9sL

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Firefighters at Knutsford have had a busy few months completing technical rope rescue training ahead of the rope rescue unit being relocated to Knutsford from Lymm. This skill will allow us to deal with complex rope rescue incidents across Cheshire 🧗🚒 #RopeRescue #CheshireFire

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Animal Rescue Teams from Knutsford & Lymm as well as a Crew from Tarporley released a Horse that had managed to get itself stuck after trying to jump a fence
Crews removed the fence from wooden posts allowing the Horse to walk away with its owner
#CheshireFire🚒 #AnimalRescue🐎

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Today, we are at Knutsford Academy for their recruitment fair with our recruitment advisor. We are speaking to pupils about the variety of career opportunities in Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.

[Knutsford Fire Station @KnutsfordFS]

We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

See our #12days of Christmas fire safety advice on the link below and stay safe this Christmas!

https://t.co/4bsLrFQmXS

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@KnutsfordFS were out to support the Knutsford Young Farmers event which saw over 100 decorated tractors and vehicles pass the station Mobberley Road raising money for CE hospice.

We have also come across a child’s hat (pictured). If this belongs to you, please let us know.

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Knutsford firefighters have been practicing incident command and alternative techniques for incidents involving road traffic collisions.

This time of year, we generally get busier for incidents of this type. Please drive carefully and check our advice ⬇️

https://t.co/fPFuBLr303