Andy Bowers

Enjoying life. Doing the right thing & aiming to have some laughs along the way. Thoughts & views about how things are.

[Fire Fighters Charity @firefighters999]

It has been 16 years since Hampshire firefighters Jim Shears and Alan Bannon were tragically killed tackling a fire in Shirley Towers, Southampton. Our thoughts are with the friends, families and former colleagues of Jim and Alan on this day.

[Andy Bowers @AndyBowers63]

@HantsIOW_fire @DofE @Sab_CohenHatton Great appointment, well done @HantsIOW_fire and congratulations @Sab_CohenHatton

[Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service @HantsIOW_fire]

Today is the 15th anniversary of the tragic loss of Alan Bannon and Jim Shears, who died while tackling a serious fire in Shirley Towers, Southampton.

We will always remember you ❤️

[Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire Control @hiwfrs_control]

Could you work in a team that's the heartbeat of the service? If so, a career in Control may be for you! We're recruiting, see https://t.co/4WtIREONGY for details!

[Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service @HantsIOW_fire]

🧑‍🚒 Our on-duty crews across #HIWFRS are taking part in a one-minute silence at midday to mark Firefighters' Memorial Day.

We honour the firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty, while acknowledging the dedication of those who serve our communities today.

[Fire Fighters Charity @firefighters999]

Retiring from the FRS soon? 🚒 Join our next online workshop this Wednesday.

This 2-hour session is designed to support you in making the most of your retirement by managing feelings of changes to identity, and planning for your wellbeing.

Sign up: https://t.co/jQykHMIW2g

[Andy Bowers @AndyBowers63]

@TheSecretFF999 Totally cannot see any logic or explanation for putting a BA set on and not starting up in all that smoke. Baffling.

[Andy Bowers @AndyBowers63]

@WestMidsFire Shocking news, so sorry to hear this. Thoughts with his family, friends and colleagues. Rest in Peace

[Andy Bowers @AndyBowers63]

@ianwarne71 @HIWFRS_LandD @HantsIOW_fire @iomfire Indelibly imprinted into every firefighters memory. I still remember mine from 1986!
How’s things Ian?

[HIWFRS Recruitment & Resource Management Team @HIWFRS_RMT]

Join our amazing team in ⁦@hiwfrs_control⁩ who take all of our 999 calls & mobilise fire engines across Hampshire & the IoW. Recruitment is still open…don’t miss out & apply now 🚨 https://t.co/ZEvCSB7Pxa

[Andy Bowers @AndyBowers63]

@TheSecretFF999 I’m lost for words!

[Nature Is Beautiful 🐾 ��🌏🌸 @AMAZ1NG_NATURE]

WHY?!?

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[Nature Is Beautiful 🐾 🦋🌏🌸 @AMAZ1NG_NATURE]

.@RickyGervais gives his thoughts on trophy hunter Rebecca Francis.

"What must've happened to you in your life to make you want to kill a beautiful animal and then lie next to it smiling?"

"You don't use a bow & arrow and then take a smiling selfie in a mercy killing. She wanted to murder a giraffe & she did. Fuck the bullshit".

END #TrophyHunting NOW!!!

[Andy Bowers @AndyBowers63]

Great to see everyone yesterday celebrating 20 years of operations for the Incident Command Team and to see the new ICU, and all of the new capability it brings. Keep up the great work, and thanks for the invite. @hiwfrs_ICU @HantsIOW_fire

[Nature Is Beautiful 🐾 🦋🌏🌸 @AMAZ1NG_NATURE]

#ThoughtForTheDay

When a child kills an animal for fun, we fear mental illness. When an adult with the capacity to reason does it, we call it "sport." ~ @peta

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[Andy Bowers @AndyBowers63]

Great to be able to attend the send off for ‘Mad’ Bill last night, retiring after 37 years operational service in HIoW Fire and Rescue. And 11 years Royal Marines before that. A true legend and an excellent firefighter #ProudtoServe

[Nature Is Beautiful 🐾 🦋🌏🌸 @AMAZ1NG_NATURE]

House Of death

Oilman Kerry Krottinger and his wife, Libby, surrounded by his 'trophies' in their Dallas home.

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[Nature Is Beautiful 🐾 🦋🌏🌸 @AMAZ1NG_NATURE]

"Well done. You managed to shoot a stationery, 14 foot peaceful creature with a high velocity rifle. Very sporting!" ~ @RickyGervais.

RT if you want a WORLDWIDE ban on #trophyhunting.