James McGrath

Station Manager for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service / Crawley Fire Station / Waste Fire Tac Ad. Views are my own.

[West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service @WestSussexFire]

Today's the day!

Come and visit our free open day events:

📍 Crawley Fire Station - 10am-11am SEN only, 11am-4pm
📍 Bognor Fire Station - 10am-4pm

For more information on our open days, please visit https://t.co/MoffypRZce

We hope to see you there!

[West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service @WestSussexFire]

Today we remember Watch Manager Simon Constable on the sixth anniversary of his death.

Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and colleagues, and especially those at Crawley Fire Station where he served.

[West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service @WestSussexFire]

We're excited to launch our wholetime firefighter recruitment campaign next week.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference to your community, we want to hear from you.

[West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service @WestSussexFire]

Don't miss Crawley Fire Station's open day this Saturday!

Come and meet the crew, watch live demonstrations, and enjoy a day of family fun.

Doors open at 9.30am-10.30am for SEN families, and 10.30am-3.30pm for everyone.

[Crawley Fire @CrawleyFire999]

All the crews at Crawley Fire Station wish @crawleytown the best of luck tomorrow in their Play Off Final! #reddevils

[National Fire Chiefs Council @NFCC_FireChiefs]

Battery fires in UK bin lorries and waste sites have surged by 71% with over 1,200 incidents last year! Incorrect disposal of lithium-ion batteries poses a huge risk. Read more here: https://t.co/7bVjqsTAbZ

[West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service @WestSussexFire]

This morning our Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Mark Andrews, appeared on @BBCBreakfast to talk about the dangers of throwing away old electrical equipment in household bins.

You can catch up on the interview here: https://t.co/GqP4TmYhDE (from 02:14:44)

[James McGrath @jamesmcgrath01]

@gaz_1978 @Official_BHTFC A huge thank you to @gaz_1978 and all at @Official_BHTFC who have supported Ethan. Always grateful. He’s leaving a club that is really going places, with some brilliant young talent coming through and waiting for their chance.

[West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service @WestSussexFire]

Do you have an old vehicle that you no longer require?

[James McGrath @jamesmcgrath01]

So that's forty years old today then. Great day spent with family, friends and @CrawleyFire999 brilliant Open Day. Also reflected on nearly 20 years in the fire service - what a great job 🚒👍

[Crawley Fire @CrawleyFire999]

🚒🚨Don’t forget - tomorrow is our open day 11am-4pm! 🚨🚒

[Joint Unit for Waste Crime @JUWC_WasteCrime]

🔎Nearly 50% of intel used by @EnvAgency to stop waste criminals comes via @CrimestoppersUK.

It is so important to report criminal activity to protect legitimate businesses and stop waste criminals.

Report 100% anonymously to Crimestoppers here: https://t.co/MdPsLgYfDX

[Crawley Fire @CrawleyFire999]

🚒🚨 2 week countdown to our open day on August 6th 11:00-16:00 - make sure to get it in the diary! 🚨🚒

[Crawley Fire @CrawleyFire999]

Good morning everyone.
We are back holding our open days again.
On the 6th of August we are welcoming the public to visit the station, watch demonstrations, meet the crews and see what being a fire fighter is all about.
We are looking forward to seeing you again.

[West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service @WestSussexFire]

⚠️ The @metoffice's Fire Severity Index is EXCEPTIONAL for parts of #WestSussex on Tuesday. Please stay safe and:

🔥 Avoid open fires in the countryside
🚬 Extinguish cigarettes properly
🍾 Take litter home, especially glass
🚒 Call 999 if you see a fire

https://t.co/qBsJSuki96

[West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service @WestSussexFire]

It's getting hotter and hotter out there! 🥵

As a result of the heatwave, the risk of a wildfire is currently high - so please be #WildfireAware:

🏕️ No campfires
🚬 Ensure cigarettes are fully out when discarded
🔥 Only BBQ in designated areas
🍾 Take all your litter home

[Crawley Fire @CrawleyFire999]

Blue watch attended a fire yesterday , another shed lost to putting away a bar b a to early #HasItBINLongEnough https://t.co/rnk5AuAzs7

[West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service @WestSussexFire]

📢 We are thrilled to be opening the fire station doors again & welcoming back local communities!

Some of our stations will be hosting open days throughout the summer for the first time since 2019!🚒

➡️You can find out more details here: https://t.co/L8uuT0vWD7

[Crawley Fire @CrawleyFire999]

Today we attended a kitchen fire that started in the tumble drier - with everyone getting out safely.
Please check your appliances and swipe across to see our top tips to stay safe.
We can also offer Safe & Well Visits in your home, just send us a message to enquire #firesafety

[West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service @WestSussexFire]

It's #HomeFireSafetyWeek 🏘️
This week we will be sharing some top tips to keep you and your family safe as part of Home Fire Safety Week. #HFSW22

➡️Get started here: https://t.co/cileBbthjJ