Today, we launch Fast. Fierce. Fatal. ๐ฅ
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising across the West Midlands. They can start suddenly and spread fast.
With Black Friday and Xmas coming, weโll share advice to help you stay safe.
More info: wmfs.net/news/fast-fierce-faโฆ#FastFierceFatal
ALT Promotional graphic highlighting the risks of lithium-ion batteries with the tagline: 'Buy safely. Charge safely. Repeat.' Features an illustration of a lithium-ion battery in a vape. Text warns that fires caused by these batteries can be 'Fast, Fierce, Fatal.'
It's hard to believe it was 20 years ago today that I was on duty and responded to Edgware Road for the 7/7 bombings. So much has happened since then, but that day is still indelibly imprinted on my mind. This is a news story from the 10-year remembrance: telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/โฆ
We're so proud of our fantastic Fire Control staff! Amazing achievements for Firefighter (Control) Annmarie Harper, Crew Commander (Control) Nicola Smith & Firefighter (Control) Jamie Brown, at tonight's Control Room Awards 2025! Well deserved! #controlroomawards
ALT Firefighter (Control) Annmarie Harper, Crew Commander (Control) Nicola Smith & Firefighter (Control) Jamie Brown, at tonight's Control Room Awards 2025, holding their certificates and awards.
ALT Firefighter (Control) Annmarie Harper holding her certificate and award.
ALT Crew Commander (Control) Nicola Smith holding her certificate and award.
โ ๏ธ Donโt jump into open water. It can cause cold water shock, and be deadly.
๐ Always supervise children near open water.
๐ If you fall in: Float to Live - lean back, breathe, move gently.
๐ If someoneโs in trouble, call 999 or 112 โ never jump in.
#WaterSafety#FloatToLive
A significant garden fire has affected three properties in #Coventry.
Around 50 firefighters responded, but our resources at the scene are now being scaled down.
Read more on our website: wmfs.link/3FNDgS1
This week I was lucky enough to be at Walsall fire station when our newest course of FF trainees came in to try on their PPE for the first time. They start basic training on Monday. The excitement on the faces was fantastic to see. Welcome to the @WestMidsFire family. #WeAreWMFS.