National Fire Chiefs Council - NFCC

It will take you 30 seconds to drop a used v**e at a recycling point.

When v**es get crushed in general waste or mixed recycling, the batteries become a fire. That spark becomes a fire. Sometimes in the truck. Sometimes at the depot.

Find your nearest v**e recycling point. It could be at a supermarket, v**e shop or council site.

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This Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), we’re celebrating the incredible people helping save lives before emergencies happen.

Across the UK, volunteers in fire and rescue services are supporting prevention work, engaging communities and helping people stay safe from fire, road and water risks.

From mentoring young people to delivering safety messages and supporting local campaigns, their contribution is making communities safer everyday.

Casey O’Brien’s journey from youth volunteer to wholetime firefighter is just one powerful example of how volunteering can build confidence, unlock potential and inspire future talent.

Thank you to every volunteer making a difference across the fire and rescue sector.

Read more: https://ow.ly/acJP50Z61Zy

As temperatures rise this half-term, we are urging everyone to take extra care around open water.

It might feel tempting to cool off, but rivers, lakes and reservoirs can be dangerously cold even in hot weather. Cold water shock can hit instantly and lead to serious risk.

Water Safety Public Safety Advice:
- Speak to young people about the dangers of open water.
- Swim in supervised locations.
- Do not jump into water to cool off.
- Never enter the water to attempt a rescue – instead call 999 immediately.
- If spending time in, on or around water, install location apps such as what3 words so if an incident should happen emergency services know where you are.
- Do not enter the water if you have been drinking alcohol.
- Make sure you know how to help yourself and other people in the event of a water-related emergency.

If you see someone else in trouble in the water, remember Phone, Float, Throw:

Read more: https://nfcc.org.uk/fire-chiefs-issue-water-safety-warning-as-hot-weather-continues-across-half-term/

If you’re out and about today - find out more about how you can help prevent wildfires.

Read more here:
https://nfcc.org.uk/fire-chiefs-issue-public-safety-reminder-ahead-of-expected-hot-bank-holiday-weather/

If you do spot a fire even if it looks small, move to safety and call 999.

What are your plans for this bank holiday weekend?

Remember to take extra care as the weather gets warmer and drier. These conditions can lead to a rise in wildfires.

Read our public safety advice here:
https://nfcc.org.uk/fire-chiefs-issue-public-safety-reminder-ahead-of-expected-hot-bank-holiday-weather/

If you do spot a fire even if it looks small, move to safety and call 999.