#whitewatch ⚪️ crews from @BANES_Fire and Bedminster have been applying and refining their search and rescue skills/ techniques this tour in a night exercise. Crews worked in challenging conditions to develop their 🚤 and casualty handling skills. @AFRSTraining
#bluewatch 🔵 braved the 🥶 conditions today to undertake 💧 rescue training. The crew spent the day developing and refining 💦 rescue based skills and techniques, in order to maximise efficiency at water based incidents #traininginallweather@AFRSTraining@harry_mountain
Santa Claus has left the North Pole 🎄!
Watch Santa's journey as he delivers presents to children worldwide with the NORAD Santa Tracker 🎁🎄 https://t.co/KbbwM7t6Ce
🚒 Avon Fire & Rescue Service is going green! 🌱 Our Fleet, Technical Services and Environment Teams have successfully trialled Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a sustainable fuel alternative. A big step forward in our mission to protect both people and the planet. ��🚨 #Sustainability #GreenFuture #HVO #EcoFriendly
A lovely sunny day to undertake ‘Water Awareness training’ with the Chew Magna Flood Wardens and @harry_mountain 💦. This collaborative training assists in developing water based skills and techniques which helps to keep communities safe! #bewateraware@AFRSTraining@ChewMagna
A great day of training focusing on animal rescue @HorseWorldTrust! Lots of learning and development by all involved including the 🐴! No horses were harmed during this day🤣🤣🤣🙈! Thankyou to @HorseWorldTrust for facilitating this day 😀 #notjustfires@AFRSTraining
🏆As #VolunteersWeek draws to a close, we want to recognise our own staff who dedicate their time to volunteering for important causes in our community.
📸Pictured: Crews after a car wash at Yate fire station.
#Bluewatch crews from @BANES_Fire and @Bristol_Fire practicing contact rescues yesterday with @harry_mountain ! A great start to the initial SFRBO course!!
No one can hold back the tide, make sure you know your tide times before you visit the beach! @AFRSTraining
A great week of 🚤 training with AFRS white ⚪️ and blue 🔵 watches! Crews applied and refined their boat handling skills in challenging conditions to maintain their high standards. Remember when enjoying the water carry a phone in a waterproof pouch @harry_mountain@AFRSTraining
This week #AFRS Rescue Boat was in search operations mode! Remember if you find yourself in difficulty in the water float to live, extend arms and legs, control your breathing then call for help! @harry_mountain@AFRSTraining
Great work from crews from @AvonFireRescue and GFRS👏
Please remember the importance of your safety when spending time around water🌊
Follow our safety advice 👉https://t.co/k2zSPav1yC
Today #bluewatch 🔵 crews from AFRS and crews from @Glosfire spent the day with @harry_mountain@cardiffintww underpinning the basics of trim and balance with water craft! 🚤 Remember to closely supervise your children whilst they are in or near water! @AFRSTraining
Yesterday #greenwatch 🟢 undertook training on our new Pioner 🚤 with @harry_mountain ! Crews implemented boat handling and casualty rescue techniques within Bristol docks 😀
Remember it’s essential to wear your life jackets when boating!! @AFRSTraining#bewateraware