Roads Policing Officer ๐ ex-firearms and Close Protection ๐ซ PoliceMedic and Private EMT ๐ Interested in PHEM ๐ฅ F1 ๐๏ธ Motorcycles ๐๏ธ Husband and dad of 2
Video showing firefighters from @LondonFire rescuing people from flats in Whitechapel using ladders, the incident took place on the 7th of February 2024 and was caused by an e-bike which was in active thermal runaway with highly toxic, flammable and explosive vapours blocking escape routes.
The incident comes just days just after LFB announced theyโd seen a 78% increase in fires caused by e-bikes and e-scooters in 2023 compared to 2022.
Incidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters are currently the fastest growing fire risk in London.
New and learner drivers... when an emergency vehicle is behind you the natural reaction is to get out of the way... but sometimes you need to keep going. Find out what to do in our #BlueLightAware video
@S_Harding79 Getting there thanks and yes it was. Whilst trying to move it across the road to make it safer for the officers, I got taken out by the open drivers door and trapped underneath it as it was towed. Lessons learnt all round I think.
After a freak accident at work yesterday, donโt take every day mundane jobs for granted, communicate and plan, donโt rush. A scary moment being dragged face down along the A12 could have been avoided.
Iโm fine but to fellow emergency service workers take care out on the roads.
What do you do when you're on the motorway and blue lights are approaching you from behind? Watch our #BlueLightAware video to learn about where to move to and what an 'emergency corridor' is. #ProjectEDWARD
@HRH_William_ Such a sad time for the whole world. My sincere condolences to you and the whole royal family. The Queen was a wonderful person and leader. She will be greatly missed. ๐ข
Today the update to the laws around handling a mobile device while driving are live.
The following distractions are now covered by the law and can earn a driver 6 points and ยฃ200 fine.
@EssexPoliceUK Personally and I think I speak for a few RPU officers, we much prefer the drive of BMW. The Volvoโs are down on power and the gearbox is lagging with no paddles on the wheel to aid response driving. The XC90 are also not ideal for TPAC compared to the drivability of the BMWโs.
NEW CHANGES TO #HighwayCode due at the end of the month.
Vehicles turning into or out of a junction MUST give way to any pedestrians waiting to cross. Giving priority to the more vulnerable road user, helps reduce their risk.
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