Hoddesdon Fire Station

54% of people who drowned between 2019–2024 never intended to enter the water. And 578 people tragically slipped or fell in while out and about.

Here’s how you can stay safe on your local routes:
📱 Keep your mobile phone charged
🚶 Stay clear of the water’s edge
🛤️ Stick to proper, marked paths
🌙 Avoid poorly lit or dark routes
Looking out for yourself helps keep our community safer. Stay aware, stay safe.

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Be Water Aware: If you find someone in trouble, Phone 999 for help, tell them to Float on their back and Throw them something that floats.

Phone 999 for help if someone is in trouble in the water. Never enter the water to attempt a rescue.
Tell them to Float on their back.
Throw them something that floats. This can be lifesaving equipment, such as a throwline, but anything that floats can help save a life.

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Water can be unpredictable. Always keep a close eye on children near water, even for a moment. Cold water shock can affect anyone’s ability to swim — and it can happen in summer as well as winter.

Be Water Aware. Stay safe.

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Heading to the coast this weekend or over half term? Stay safe in the water.
You don’t have to be swimming or surfing to get into trouble — hidden hazards can catch anyone out. If you find yourself struggling in the water, remember: Float to Live.
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With the warm temperatures this bank holiday weekend, our rivers and lakes stay surprisingly cold. That shock can hit your body hard — making it suddenly difficult to swim or even breathe properly.

If you’re getting into the water, don’t jump in. Take it slow, give your body time to adjust, and stay in control.

And if you ever accidentally fall in:
➡️ Fight the urge to panic
➡️ Tilt your head back
➡️ Spread your arms and legs
➡️ Float… breathe… and regain control

Be Water Aware.

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Even on the warmest days, our rivers and lakes stay surprisingly cold. That shock can hit your body hard — making it suddenly difficult to swim or even breathe properly.

If you’re getting into the water, don’t jump in. Take it slow, give your body time to adjust, and stay in control.
And if you ever accidentally fall in:
➡️ Fight the urge to panic
➡️ Tilt your head back
➡️ Spread your arms and legs
➡️ Float… breathe… and regain control

Be Water Aware.

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📟 3rd May 23:11pm Hoddesdon are mobilised to a derelict building fire in Harlow as part of a make pumps 4. The crew undertake firefighting duties using a hose reel and 51mm jet 🔥 💦 🚿

Today we join fire services across the world in marking Firefighters Memorial Day.
We will be observing a minute’s silence at midday to remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty, to recognise the courage and commitment of firefighters globally and to reflect on the sacrifices made serving our communities.

Even on the warmest days, our rivers and lakes stay surprisingly cold. That shock can hit your body hard — making it suddenly difficult to swim or even breathe properly.

If you’re getting into the water, don’t jump in. Take it slow, give your body time to adjust, and stay in control.
And if you ever accidentally fall in:
➡️ Fight the urge to panic
➡️ Tilt your head back
➡️ Spread your arms and legs
➡️ Float… breathe… and regain control

Be Water Aware.

Find out more at: https://orlo.uk/OKkUg

Do you have information on deliberate fires that have happened in your neighbourhood?
FireStoppers ​guarantees anonymity, so if you have information, you can speak up and stay safe.
Tell us what you know 100% anonymously. Always.
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Thank you to everyone who attended today’s engagement sessions, we had casualty drags ⛑️ , bleep tests 🏃‍♀️ equipment carries 🚿 and ladder lifts 🪜. Everyone who attended now has a great idea what’s expected selection days and we hope to introduce you to some new recruits soon. fireandrescue