Kingsbridge Fire Stn

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Last night at our drills we had an extended drill session to get the practical input on our new BA sets. They really are an amazing
Piece of equipment they have an onboard computer, Bluetooth communications... https://t.co/96Z4YqlXyW

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In the early hours of this morning we were mobilised to a fir in the open, on arrival there was a fire in a lay-by that on closer inspection turned out to be a commercial wheels bin. Most of the rubbish inside... https://t.co/wVj6BnaHBs

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Tonight at our drills we had our newest recruit start
So welcome to the team Gary , also the team did pumps and ladders this helps to keep our skills up using equipment that we don’t use every day like the big... https://t.co/59INihMCA6

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Tonight at fill night we did a lecture pack on our our new BA sets
Breathing Apparatus
These new sets are all singing al dancing sets they have built on communications between team members and the outside BA... https://t.co/JfFn5H29qS

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It’s great to see this retro poster at the station on Embankment Road in Kingsbridge. It’s a hugely important message. Thank you Kingsbridge & District Light Railway for putting this up for #MyRedThumb day! https://t.co/QzzUCzgh9V

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Last night Kingsbridge attended a house fire on Brownston Street Modbury On arrival we were told all persons were clear of the property and in all 10 pumps in total tackled the fire and prevented any spread to... https://t.co/CkvwkmIY1j

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Our Appliance is back from being serviced and safety checked this is done twice a year as all the equipment is checked at the same time by our own technicians in our service department. It’s had some new... https://t.co/kLOGlQYW4P

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The end of an era
Tonight see’s the retirement of FF Kevin Sedgeman he has served the community of Kingsbridge for over 37 years and has decided to retire from service he has been professional and dedicated for... https://t.co/xJrTUagn2N

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This morning we were called to a fire in a flat
It was out on our arrival
But the occupant had been helped by their nice neighbours
Many thanks for your help and quick response it’s nice to know
You are all... https://t.co/4ffuam8uPS

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Tonight at Drills we had a busy night we looked at our new gas detector and completed the e-learning package that covers all aspects of how it works and how to take the information from it to log if required for... https://t.co/BK2kNiZPdh

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The A379 is now open again through Churchstow but the incident is still ongoing.

Please drive slowly and carefully through the village. https://t.co/CHkmi8YyLv

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🚨🚒 A379 ROAD CLOSED at CHURCHSTOW 🚒🚨

Road closed due to a fire between Church House Inn and Bantham roundabout.

Please take care and find an alternative route. https://t.co/FuSSes9EXR

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Tonight at drill night we had input on high rise buildings
Very interesting and
Extremely informative. So much to think about and equipment to get in place before firefighting
Commences . Both Crews from... https://t.co/Mro08THTBA

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Congratulations Jer and Mike who over the past two days have been attending their Breathing Apparatus requalification and
Both past
Well done good effort
It is one of the hardest courses we do but probably... https://t.co/Wx7eEFqbFD

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Early Evening
Today we were sent to help a gentleman who had fallen into the brook running through his garden and had hurt his back and hip on arrival our colleagues from Dartmouth stn removed him from the... https://t.co/q9S8rq00sk

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Well we have busy days and quiet days
Today was a bit of a manic day
Two RTC’s
One controlled burn
One chimney fire
And the days not over yet !!!!!
Everyone was safe and well at all these incidents.But with... https://t.co/cveQUdFYuh

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This evening we had a call to help a lady who had had a fall at home
We gained entry using knowledge and tools we carry
And with in a few minutes the lady was being given medical care and checks were done to... https://t.co/tInxD5wP6w