Abingdon Fire Station

☀️ HEATWAVE WARNING: Stay Safe Around Open Water 🌊
With temperatures rising across Oxfordshire, we know many people will be looking to cool off – but open water can be far more dangerous than it looks.
🚨 Even on a hot day, rivers, lakes and quarries remain very cold, which can trigger cold water shock – causing gasping, panic and making it difficult to swim.
🚨 Many drowning incidents happen when people didn’t intend to enter the water at all, often due to slips or falls near the water’s edge.
🚨 Hidden dangers include strong currents, sudden drops, weeds, debris and difficult exit points.
🔥 Warmer weather also increases the risk – research shows drowning incidents rise significantly during heatwaves.

✅ Our safety advice:

Avoid swimming in open water to cool off – choose supervised areas or swimming pools instead
Stay back from the edge, especially after drinking alcohol
Always supervise children closely around water
Never jump in after someone – Call 999, Tell them to float, and Throw something that floats

For more information on Be Water Aware visit https://nfcc.org.uk/our-services/campaigns/be-water-aware/

A reminder for our bike donation event at Abingdon Fire Station today between 10-12pm…🚲

Today we honour the courage and sacrifice of firefighters who gave their lives while saving others.

We remember them always.🕊️ 🤍

🌧️ Rain forecast across Oxfordshire – drive with extra care 🚗 With wet roads expected locally, now’s a good time to check your tyres are in good condition and correctly inflated – they play a key role in grip and stopping distance. Please slow down, leave a bigger gap between vehicles, and allow more time for your journey on Oxfordshire’s roads. Simple checks and safer spacing can make a real difference.

🚨 Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment – application deadline extended 🚨

To make sure everyone has the chance to apply, especially if you’re planning to use the Easter weekend to finish your application - we’re extending the deadline.

🗓 New closing date: Monday 6 April at 12 noon

A huge thank you to everyone who has already submitted their applications, we’ve loved seeing the huge amount of interest.

If you missed one of our online Q&A sessions, we shared a link to candidate preparation to help you prepare for the next stage of the process.
👉: https://www.testpartnership.com/preparation-frs.html

Best of luck to everyone applying 🚒

🚒 Don’t forget - our final Wholetime Firefighter Q&A session is happening tonight! 🚒

Thinking about becoming a Wholetime Firefighter but still have questions?

Join our team this evening to ask your questions and hear more about:
🔥 What the role is really like
🎓 Training and support
📝 The application process

📅 Tonight (Monday 30 March)
⏰ 6.30 - 7.30 pm
💻 No need to register - just join online:
👉 https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/fire-service-recruitment/wholetime-firefighters/recruitment-process

No firefighting background is needed. What matters most to us is who you are, not what you already know. We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in our communities.

⏳ Applications close at 12pm on 3 April.

🔥 Thank you to everyone who joined our online Q&A session last night for our Wholetime Firefighter recruitment! 🚒

If you missed it - don't panic! We’re holding two further online sessions on Monday, 30 March:
🕧 Lunchtime session: 12.30 – 1.30pm
🕡 Evening session: 6.30 – 7.30pm

Come along to learn more about the role and hear directly from our teams about training, support and the application process.

✅ No firefighting background or experience needed
✅ We’re looking for people with the right values, attitude and commitment to develop into the role

💪 Challenge yourself and make a real difference in our communities 🏘️
🔥 It’s more than strength. It’s character

No need to register - just save the date and join us via the online link:
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/fire-service-recruitment/wholetime-firefighters/recruitment-process