Penketh Fire Station

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

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Did you know it’s a criminal offence to set fires deliberately, it’s not just a bit of a laugh, it can have real consequences. Don’t accept it, report it. Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111

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Arson is a preventable crime that devastates lives and communities and can hold up fire service resources! Raise awareness and protect your property by staying alert and reporting any suspicious activity. Arson crimes effect everyone! #ArsonPrevention #CommunitySafety

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FF Hornby will hang up this tunic for the final time after 32 years on Tuesday morning at 08:00am. You have been a credit to CFRS, your family and yourself throughout your career. You will be missed by all across the service. Enjoy your retirement!

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Protect your property from arson and make sure your garden, shed, garage and external doors are secured with locks. #ArsonPrevention #HomeSecurity

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Motorcycle Safety

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Schools are often hit by arson over school holidays, please report any suspicious activity on school grounds to help prevent this occurring. Use the Cheshire Police non-emergency number 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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White watch are at Warrington & Vale Royal College as part of our “distraction road safety event” engaging with students and teachers.

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This morning White Watch visited Chapelford Primary School to talk with reception about “people who help us”. Lost of fun had by the children and teachers!

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Bins are frequently set alight deliberately, this costs time and money, wasting resources that should go to our community. Don’t let this happen, report it. Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you suspect someone of lighting fires.

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CM Warren Hansford has left Penketh's On Call watch tonight after serving the communities of Birchwood and Penketh On-Call since 2010. His experience and leadership will be a real loss. 🚒

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We are recruiting for paid on-call firefighters!

No two days are the same, and every call is an opportunity to make a difference in your community.

Visit our website to find out more 👉 https://t.co/5AxUIKkSIE

#NeedMore #ThinkOnCall

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Cycling safety - Think Bikes!
Cycling is a great and economical way to get around, however we urge both cyclists and car drivers to take extra care to avoid being hurt. Look out for each other.

Please follow the advice below to stay safe.

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Protect your property from arson and make sure your garden, shed, garage and external doors are secured with locks. #ArsonPrevention #HomeSecurity

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Pedestrian safety

Parents and carers play a vital part in teaching children how to cross the road safely. When you cross the road, don’t take risks – children will copy you.

Stop, look, listen and think
Remember to find a safe place to cross, then stop, look, listen and think.

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With the weekend here and cold weather forecast, we want to remind everyone of the dangers of frozen canals, rivers and lakes.

The ice may appear solid but it could suddenly crack, causing yourself or your pets to fall through and potentially become trapped under the surface.

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Today Penketh On Call Crew spent the morning with pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 at ST Vincent’s Primary School, We showed them equipment on our Fire Engine, and talked about the different incidents we go to supporting the Cheshire Community 🚒

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What to pack in your emergency breakdown kit

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Make sure you follow these steps if you’re going out during this weather!

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Thinking of going out tonight to let the new year in? Or even just a trip down to the local? 🍻
Please leave your car at home... 🚗
Don't drink and drug drive, as this can cost lives! #CheshireFire #Fatal5

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Keep your tyres in good ‘elf. A TyreSafe Christmas Adventure. As Christmas is over make sure your tyres are in good order. #GoodElfTyres #ElfApprovedTyres