WMFS RCRT

West Midlands Fire Service Road Casualty Reduction Team provide valuable road safety advice to all road user groups, empowering them to make good choices.

[West Midlands Fire Service @WestMidsFire]

Remember, it's not just about getting there quickly - it's about getting there safely. There's #NoNeedForSpeed.

Learn more about speeding: https://t.co/PRJLOHm1q3

#RoadSafety #DrivingSafety #Speeding

[WMFS RCRT @WMFSRCRT]

Could you spare a few minutes to complete our consultation survey. Providing us with valuable feedback is helping shape the future our service, click on the link to complete the survey https://t.co/BaKLcj2Woo

[WMFS RCRT @WMFSRCRT]

Join us for a Child Car Seat Safety Session on Fri 19 May, 10am-12pm at @WMFSWestBrom. Learn how to fit and use child car seats correctly, understand the law and make your child’s journey safer.

RSVP today, or learn more: https://t.co/7OvG0iODUH

#ChildSafety #RoadSafety

[Tipton Fire Station @WMFSTipton]

Green Watch have been spreading the word of the free “biker down” course that is aimed at increasing safety and awareness for motorcyclists on our roads. @bcmt_tipton @WMFSRCRT @bikerdownwmfs @WestMidsFire

[WMFS RCRT @WMFSRCRT]

Canley Fire Station using VR Road safety at its best

[Solihull Fire Station @WMFSSolihull]

@WMFSSolihull @WMFSRCRT delivering car safety education using our VR technology to highlight the dangers of not wearing a seatbelt. #alwayswearyourseatbelt

[WMFS RCRT @WMFSRCRT]

Our Team provided speed indication device training to @WMFSTipton 🟢 this valuable piece of kit is going to enable @WestMidsFire & our Road Safety Partners @sandwellcouncil to highlight speeding hotspots & implement preventative road safety measures across Sandwell

[West Midlands Fire Service @WestMidsFire]

Our #BikerDown programme is a free scene safety and first aid course especially for bikers, organised by @WMFSRCRT.

The course involves:
- Incident scene management
- Casualty care
- The science of being seen

More information: https://t.co/aVGAkXLD8B

[WMFS RCRT @WMFSRCRT]

Are you a Motorcyclist? Click on the link to book on to @WestMidsFire BikerDown course, where you can gain valuable information and advice about motorcycling safety...https://t.co/dB8SRi4j3P

[WMFS RCRT @WMFSRCRT]

Our Team delivering virtual reality road safety training to Firefighters @WMFSHadenCross 🟢Watch last Monday, they then delivered road safety education to students @halesowencoll . Empowering road users to stay safe on the move...🚗🏍️🚲🚶🚶‍♀️🚒

[WMFS RCRT @WMFSRCRT]

Our team have been carrying out tyre safety checks for taxi drivers, working in Partnership with @WVProtect @Trafficwmp . Ensuring vehicles are safe on the road. @WestMidsFire keeping you 'Safer, Stronger & Healthier'.

[West Midlands Fire Service @WestMidsFire]

Do you have what it takes to lead one of the country's most progressive fire and rescue services?

Take a look at our Chief Fire Officer vacancy, to see if you have the strategic vision and innovation to succeed.

Apply online: https://t.co/nw3kmlhkCa

[WMFS RCRT @WMFSRCRT]

Today, marks the 40th anniversary since seatbelt legislation first came into effect. Seatbelts are the best protection inside a vehicle for everyone, seatbelts save lives, make sure you wear yours! https://t.co/BBzi4u03Qg.

[WMFS RCRT @WMFSRCRT]

Delivering road safety training to @WMFSWolvesfire 🔵 we train everyday to ensure @WestMidsFire can prevent road traffic collisions (RTC). We achieve this by empowering our vulnerable road users to make good choices on the road, RTC's are preventable https://t.co/yRaqul42wH

[WMFS RCRT @WMFSRCRT]

Did you know? Since February 2022, there has been several changes introduced to 'The Highway Code' in the UK. The new changes are designed to provide better protection to vulnerable road users, keeping them safe when travelling on the roads 🚶‍♀️🚶🚲🛴🏍️https://t.co/sKK77xjLyI

[WMFS RCRT @WMFSRCRT]

@WMFSFallingsP 🔵 put the tyre safety training they received from our Team into practice, by checking the tyre tread depths on the 🚒 utilising a tyre scanner resource & the TreadReader App. The tyres were all safe and legal, ensuring the Crew is ready to respond to emergencies

[WMFS RCRT @WMFSRCRT]

Find out how to keep your child safe inside a vehicle when using a child car seat, click on the video link to explore child car seat best practice... https://t.co/rw0lhhpexp

[WMFS RCRT @WMFSRCRT]

Get aware, when driving out there. Stay alert and continually scan for hazards, use your mirrors to gather as complete a picture of the road environment as you can https://t.co/wcd0oqVrFk

[WMFS RCRT @WMFSRCRT]

Distractions limit your reactions! A driver using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving is four times more likely to be involved in a road traffic collision. Click here to access our driver safety advice...https://t.co/lQQaGJM1to

[WMFS RCRT @WMFSRCRT]

Let's look out for each other on the roads, click here to access valuable road safety advice i.e. recent Highway Code changes. Let's continue to make the @WestMidsFire Safer, Stronger & Healthier - https://t.co/RMbVFXHLvX