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Did you know most chimney fires are preventable? If your home has a chimney then keep an eye on our feed this week as we will be sharing lots of helpful advice about how to prevent a fire as we support Chimney Fire Safety Week
๐จ With summer in full swing across the UK, it's vital to stay prepared!
Fire safety services and other organisations are urging everyone to have what3words ready to report fires on land quickly and accurately.
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If you're heading to the countryside this weekend please take care. Dispose of cigarettes carefully, don't leave glass bottles lying around, and don't light BBQs or camp fires on or near to dry grass/moorland. If you spot a fire call 999 #BeMoorAware
Recent dry and windy conditions in the North York Moors have forced the National Park Authority to announce a fire alert. https://t.co/StZTNxNrgA ๐ Link below
We will all want to make the most of the great outdoors whether thatโs a trip to one of our National Parks or visiting lakes, rivers or the coast. Follow our safety advice and stay safe this summer
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Today GM Pete Gregory said his goodbyes to @NorthYorksFire after over 30 years service.
Some very moving words from DCFO Mat Walker & AM Tom Hirst.
Pete will leave a huge hole in the Protection department.
We wish him all the best and I look forward to joining you in 26 days.
Less than two weeks to go until our Open Day on Sunday 18th August 10am - 3pm ๐๐ฉโ๐๐จโ๐
We are holding a raffle on the day to help raise funds for The Firefighters Charity.
If you would like to donate a raffle prize please get in touch by sending us a DM ๐
I am the wife of a retained firefighter and this is just normal life for us ๐คฃ..
It can be very hard at times as a family having to stick to the same area and not go far if heโs on call but itโs all worth it to see him keep people safe ๐๐ซถ๐ป
To all the whole time, on call and retired firefighters out there. THANK YOU, your bravery is remarkable. You should all be so proud. ๐
**All road signs were bought at auction**
We love being able to help the people of York and North Yorkshire feel safe and be safe. We do that by not only responding to emergencies when weโre needed, but by delivering education and activities to the public and businesses. #HappyYorkshireDay
With the school holidays underway for many please make sure your children are aware of the dangers of starting small fires or burning school books/clothing. Small fires can quickly spread. #BeMoorAware
Now the sun is finally shining, you may be planning a BBQ or a garden bonfire. Please keep them away from sheds, trees, hedges and garages, and never light them in an enclosed space. Make sure garden fires are contained, ideally in an incinerator or fire pit.
If you're heading to the countryside please take care. Dispose of cigarettes carefully, don't leave glass bottles lying around and don't light BBQs or camp fires on or near to grass/moorland. If you spot a fire call 999
Is your car in need of a wash for the weekend? Pop down to the Vanguard shopping centre in York today and get it washed by our fantastic crews. They will be there until 2pm and all donations will go to @firefighters999
Losing a really good one this week @NorthYorksFire.
After 39 years of loyal service, SM Graeme Casper @Casper00803 is leaving us for a well earned retirement.
A proper fire officer with great standards and people skills. You'll be missed Graeme. All the best mate ๐๐ป๐๐ป
*IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE*
if you or you know of anyone using this make and model of Jacuzzi, it is important that its use is ceased immediately due to a serious risk of fire.
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We have just attended a fire in a wooded area in Kirkbymoorside. Knapsack sprayers & shovels used to extinguish it. Could you have been available from home/work in Pickering this morning & attended with us? See https://t.co/TshPQxlQOw as we're recruiting On-Call firefighters ๐๐ฅ
We have just attended a fire in a wooded area in Kirkbymoorside. Knapsack sprayers & shovels used to extinguish it. Could you have been available from home/work in Pickering this morning & attended with us? See https://t.co/TshPQxlQOw as we're recruiting On-Call firefighters ๐๐ฅ
The sun has finally appeared! If you're planning a trip to the countryside to make the most of it, please follow our safety advice-take your litter home especially glass bottles/jars, dispose of smoking materials carefully and never have campfires or barbecues on dry grass land.