Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service

🚒 Official account for Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service
Not monitored 24/7
☎️ In an emergency always dial 999
Safety advice on our website ⬇️

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer and Gloucestershire County Council Executive Director of Community Safety, Mark Preece, will retire on 1 October 2026.

Read the press release for more details https://t.co/5F5c0psyKV

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

🚨 RED & AMBER HEAT ALERTS 🚨

Hot, humid conditions expected across Gloucestershire.

⚠️ Extreme heat is dangerous:
🌊 Use lifeguarded sites
🔥 No BBQs on grass & avoid bonfires
💧 Stay hydrated
🤝 Check on vulnerable people

🔗 https://t.co/9GryhTEDgn
https://t.co/4WrJUMbstl

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

We are currently in attendance at a fire in Church Road, Churchdown. The fire is causing a lot of smoke in the area and we advise people in the area to keep windows and doors closed while we respond.

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/ksK0gqMxhP

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

As the weather gets warmer, we’re reminding everyone to Be Water Aware. Many drowning incidents happen after slips or falls, not planned swims. Stay back from the edge, avoid alcohol near water, and know what to do in an emergency.

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/LaStIIV5lM

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

Please be aware we are currently dealing with a Fire in the Barnwood Road area of Longlevens. We are advising locals to keep doors and windows closed at this time.

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

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[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

Come and see us at Lydney Fire Station Hill Street Lydney GL15 5HE we are washing cars today to raise money for the Firefighters Charity until 1pm #Firefighterscharity

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

Would you be able to spot a fake plug?

Some counterfeit plugs look convincing but can seriously increase the risk of fire. Our Trading Standards team have shared some handy tips below 👇

[Gloucestershire Trading Standards @GlosTSS]

⚠️ Counterfeit plugs pose serious safety issues. ⚠️

Know the signs of a fake:

- insulated earth (top) pin
- marked with a 'CE' mark (the CE mark does not apply for plugs)
- pins of different lengths to normal
- difficulty pushing plug into socket

@Glosfire

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/FVwdXRXcvl

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

As the weather gets warmer, we’re reminding everyone to Be Water Aware. Many drowning incidents happen after slips or falls, not planned swims. Stay back from the edge, avoid alcohol near water, and know what to do in an emergency.

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

We are responding to a fire in a commercial building in the Fairford area. Residents are advised to keep their doors and windows closed due to smoke from the fire.

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

At its meeting next Wednesday, 22 April, Cabinet will discuss our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for 2026-2030. Find out more 👇

[Gloucestershire CC @GlosCC]

Gloucestershire County Council’s Cabinet is set to approve a plan that will shape the future of Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS).

Read the press release to find out more https://t.co/ODqIKGLuKo

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

A great opportunity to learn more about protecting you and your loved ones from scams.

📍NatWest, Eastgate Street, Gloucester
📅 10 April

[Gloucestershire Trading Standards @GlosTSS]

Our officers were at #Cirencester Hospital today helping to raise #ScamAwareness in our local community! 😁
Missed us? We'll be at NatWest in #Gloucester on 10/4/26. Meet our team and find out how to protect yourself against #Scams.

#Gloucestershire @Glosfire @GlosCC

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/yJklHUPsLW

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

We are getting ready for new fire safety rules coming into force on 6 April to better protect residents who may need extra support to leave their building in an emergency.

[National Highways: South-West @HighwaysSWEST]

@Glosfire @Glos_Police The #M5 southbound in #Gloucestershire between J13 and J14 is now fully open

There is about 20 minutes delay in the area but this will ease now

Thanks for being patient

[National Highways: South-West @HighwaysSWEST]

@Glosfire @Glos_Police The #M5 southbound in #Gloucestershire remains CLOSED between J13 and J14 due to an earlier HGV fire.

The fire has now been extinguished and recovery is underway

More info here: https://t.co/ifWefwUkvk

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

A reminder to recycle your electricals to keep our waste crews safe: https://t.co/s25wmANFZR

[Tewkesbury Borough Council @TewkesburyBCgov]

⚠️ Reminder – please do not put batteries in your waste or recycling bins.
Our waste crew had a lucky escape today, when they noticed smoke coming from the collection vehicle.
@Glosfire attended and said the incident was likely due to a vape or battery being put in a bin.

[Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @Glosfire]

We are responding to a fire at a commercial property on Hill Street in Lydney. Please avoid the area and find an alternative route due to the road being closed.

We advise residents to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke from the fire.