🐾 Pawfect News Alert: Thanks to the incredible fundraising efforts of #Huddersfield Feral and Strays, our furry friends in #WestYorks are safer than ever.

Animal welfare kits are now standard on all our fire engines across the county!

🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4dEeWxS

☑️ | #BeMoorAware

On Saturday 11th May, #WYFRS crews were called to a 300m long wildfire on #MarsdenMoor nr Blakeley Reservoir.

The wildfire was put out & damping down took place.

☑️ Now, as we approach the summer & warmer weather, we need your help to prevent #Wildfires ⤵️

This week, we engaged in #WhiteRibbon training, championing safer workplaces for women.

⚪️ Anthea Sully spearheaded tailored sessions, fostering inclusive cultures benefiting both our teams & the wider community we serve.

This training will be extended to all our colleagues.

👀 #ICYMI : New West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service fire engines part of £20m fleet upgrade.

A fleet of 58 new fire engines are beginning to be used on 999 emergency calls in #WestYorkshire .

⤵️ Read ⤵️
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

🙏🏽 On Firefighters Memorial Day, and as ever, we will remember those who have sadly lost their lives or injured while serving their communities.

May 4th is also International Firefighters Day. It is celebrated as St Florian’s Day in some parts of the world.

🏆 #WomenInTheFireServiceAwards

Georgina, Danielle, Sophie, Louise, Gill and Laura - we are very proud of you all. Take a bow 👏🏽👏🏽

✅ #TestItTuesday

- Please remember to test your #SmokeAlarms weekly.

- Press the test button until it sounds.

🔗 westyorksfire.gov.uk

⁉️ Do you love to spend time around water?

40% of people who accidentally drowned in 2022 had no intention of entering the water.

⁉️ Would you know what to do if you or a loved one fell in?

#BeWaterAware with our #WaterSafety advice ⤵️
🔗 bit.ly/3xo8QBa

The award winning West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Meltham Fire Station team are washing cars in support of The Fire Fighters Charity Charity until 2:30 on Saturday - pop down if you get the chance and support a very good cause!

🏆 #ProudOfMelthamAward

Our firefighters and @wyfrs team making #WestYorkshire safer ⤵️

🛟 #BeWaterAware

⤵️ Community engagement and #WaterSafety advice across #WestYorkshire Kirklees District

Dewsbury white #BeWaterAware work Little Deer Wood Activity Centre with Ravenshall school. Great work 👏 🚒💧 Safer Kirklees West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Good to see Kirklees Water Safety Partners supporting improving awareness to #BeWaterAware in the community Safer Kirklees 🙌 #floattolive #coldwatershock #knowtherisk

Educating young people through schools to #BeWaterAware is vital. Dewsbury white watch today doing us proud at Little Deer Wood Activity Centre. #coldwaterkills #floattolive call 999 and ask for fire for Water rescue in West Yorkshire. 🤩🚒

Great work Dewsbury green educating young people to #BeWaterAware at Little deer Wood yesterday eve. #floattolive #coldwatershock #call999askforfire for Water rescue in West Yorkshire.🚒💧👩‍🚒👨‍🚒🙌

🛟 #Watch | #BeWaterAware

Do you know what to do if you get into trouble in the water?

🛟 This week, we're asking you to #BeWaterAware National Fire Chiefs Council.

Here's @wyfrs Firefighter, Lucy, with tips on how to stay safe when around the water ⤵️

Never enter the water to rescue your dog - who will rescue you? Most dogs manage to scramble out - some owners are not so lucky.

Safety tips: nfcc.org.uk/our-services/c… #BeWaterAware

All Huddersfield crews are training with the new 32 meter aerial appliance in preparation for it going into operational service, sooon. Great work all 👏 🚒 #aerial #tightsqueeze #angoloc #nicecolour

👀 Fancy a read? We’re in the news:

➡️ Our new #FireEngines part of a £20m fleet upgrade: bbc.in/3xOVluo

➡️ #BeWaterAware and new emergency throwline: bit.ly/44e93mz

If you own an e-bike or e-scooter, there are a number of things you can do to help keep yourself and those around you safe from fire.

Always use the correct charger for your battery, and make sure to buy from a reputable seller #ChargeSafe ⚡ orlo.uk/xctuz