Wolverhampton Fire Station

🚨🏅 Be a winner at home safety during the Olympics! Make sure you have smoke alarms on every level of your home and test them regularly, at least once a month.

📞📲🚑 If you have difficulty making voice calls, you can sign up for BT Relay for when you need to contact emergency services. Make sure you register before you need to use it!

Visit https://wmfs.link/3FSjnGy to learn more.

BT Relay Service - West Midlands Fire Service If you can’t make voice calls, there’s an emergency BT Relay Service you can use. You have to register via text or download the app before you can use it, so it's best to do that before you need it.

Tonight, we had the pleasure of welcoming Bridgnorth Fire Station and Tettenhall Community Fire Station to Wolverhampton for some cross-brigade training on Road Traffic Collisions. It was a fantastic opportunity to work more closely together and enhance our skills. We learned a lot and look forward to future collaborations!

Whatever yow'm doin' to celebrate Black Country Day, we hope yow 'ave a bostin' time!

https://www.blackcountryfestival.co.uk/black-country-festival-events/

🚗👶 Choosing the right car seat for your child is crucial for their safety. In the UK, it's mandatory for children to use a booster seat until they’re 135cm tall or 12 years old.
When selecting a car seat, it's dependent on your child's height and weight. There are various types of seats, including height-based 'i-Size' seats and weight-based seats, each with specific guidelines. It's essential to ensure the car seat you choose is from a reputable retailer, EU-approved and fits your vehicle correctly.

Remember, child car seats are designed for one-time use in impacts. Never reuse a car seat that's been in an accident and be cautious about buying second-hand seats. For great detailed guidance on choosing and fitting the right car seat, visit the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents website at https://wmfs.link/3vxnjJT.
Put the safety of your child first, and always follow safety guidelines.

If you're a BSL user, have you downloaded the 999 BSL app yet?
It allows you to use the 999 BSL video relay service to report an emergency. The app is available on Android, iOS and via the web:
https://999bsl.co.uk/

🚒 Curious about the action-packed moments in your neighbourhood?

Dive into the heart of our firefighting journey with the Risk Explorer tool!

🗺️ Explore incidents, track our visits, and uncover the data driving our mission to manage and minimize risks. 🌐 Discover more and start your exploration now: 🔗

https://wmfs.link/49fed42 🔥

Energy theft poses a real danger and can cause fire. Understanding how to identify and prevent this seemingly victimless crime is crucial.

Keep yourself and your environment safe from the dangers of energy theft by learning more about how to spot the signs on the Stay Energy Safe website: https://ow.ly/FTvP50QAB9i

If you have spotted energy theft, please report it anonymously at 0800 023 2777 or through the Stay Energy Safe online form here: https://ow.ly/CRhp50QAB9f

Hoarding significantly increases the risk of a fire at home, and can hamper your ability to escape.

It also creates more dangerous conditions for our crews, if there is a fire. If you need help, here's some useful info:
https://wmfs.link/4af3xl2

🚒 Road Safety Reminder from Wolverhampton Fire Station 🚒

Your safety on the road is our top priority! 🌟 Whether you’re driving, cycling, or walking, staying aware and cautious can save lives. 🚗🚲🚶‍♀️
For valuable tips and information on how to stay safe, visit [THINK! Road Safety]

https://www.think.gov.uk/

Let’s work together to make our roads safer for everyone. 🛣️💛