Andy Elliott

A private wildfire consultant and trainer. GIS specialist. Also an on call Firefighter. All comments and opinions are my own. #wildfire #staysafe

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Dorset and Wiltshire MPs call for better fire service funding

https://t.co/0FKKwV1s63

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Terrorism, wildfires and battery blazes - fire commissioner on LFB's challenges

https://t.co/MWSD8AWf1O

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Dorset and Wiltshire fire station cuts will 'cost lives' say protesters at county hall

https://t.co/gmF4kGjIQg

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Campaigner Alice Elliott's final plea as fire station closure consultation closes

https://t.co/bkGcnJUX56

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‼️ Last chance to have your say on proposed Fire Station closures in Dorset & Wiltshire ‼️

The public consultation on the proposed closures of Bradford-on-Avon, Cranborne, Charmouth, Hamworthy, Maiden Newton, Mere and Ramsbury closes at 5pm today (Friday 15 May).

We’ve engaged with DWFRS throughout the consultation and submitted our response, however, public feedback is vital to protecting community safety.

Submit your response here: https://t.co/vebqamwkKK

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‘It could have been a second Great Fire’: how east London blaze showed scale of UK wildfire threat

https://t.co/J59XCDVVLn

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MPs raise concerns about funding for rural fire and rescue services

https://t.co/tuK0IYeQhb

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You deserve more than just treading water.

The FRSA is a member-led union that stands up for your wellbeing and the communities you serve.

You don’t have to swim against the current alone.

Join the FRSA today: https://t.co/cv002I02hS

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'Amber Wildfire alert issued in Dorset and Wiltshire'. Not a good time to be sacking firefighters.

https://t.co/dexZX4VGjI

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Firefighter retires after 28 years of service to Heathfield. Well done Nick and thank you for all you have done for the community!

https://t.co/JuFEfLAK14

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Feel like the black sheep? You need people fighting your corner.

The FRSA is a member-led union that gives your professional and legal support.

We’ve got you: https://t.co/3I4zIJhroP

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Today, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it is no longer recommending the closure of three on-call fire stations.

This is a major step forward, and we'll continue working with the Service to secure improvements for their firefighters.

Consultations on potential station closures are ongoing in other counties, and we're committed to ensuring your voice is fairly represented.

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We welcome Oxfordshire’s decision to withdraw plans to close fire stations in Woodstock, Eynsham and Henley.

This is a huge relief for local communities and firefighters.

However, a proper consultation should offer real alternatives and serious questions remain:
❓ Why did the consultation only present closure as an option?
❓ Why weren’t solutions to improve recruitment and retention explored sooner?

This isn’t an isolated issue, we’re seeing the same pattern in Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire, and Dorset & Wiltshire.

In Dorset & Wiltshire, plans to close eight fire stations are still on the table, and we continue to strongly oppose them.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign so far, we will keep fighting to protect firefighter jobs and keep fire stations open.

https://t.co/Nil2vnB4Xx

#FireSafety #SaveOurStations #Oxfordshire #OnCallFirefighters #FRSA #BackedByFRSA #FireService #Firefighters

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Councillors to discuss newly shaped plans including withdrawal of fire station closure proposals

https://t.co/rr3WlEH7uL

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Welsh fire chief on why on-call firefighters are the 'pillars of resilience'

https://t.co/nP8DHZBtX4

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Dorset: 'Call to 'be vigilant' on heathlands during alert.' By the way they are threating to savage firefighting capacity locally, but let's not go into that.

https://t.co/7n1QEsHxPa

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'Charmouth firefighters save retired couple's home.' Great work from fire station crew threatened with redundancy.

https://t.co/UsOCm6HkwO

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Our CEO, Tristan Ashby, recently attended the Ministerial Advisory Group in London. He met with key stakeholders, including the Fire Minister, to hold vital discussions around governance of Fire & Rescue Services in England, as well as the role of a firefighter.

Discover how we support our members locally and nationally: https://t.co/9viqBg6HG0

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Report describes 'culture of fear' at Northumberland fire Service

https://t.co/DuL5y6zwCO