The official Twitter of Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, part of @hertscc. Follow @HertsFRSControl for live incident updates.
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Mar 27
We are currently dealing with a fire at an industrial estate on Station Approach in Waltham Cross. 🚒
👉We are asking people to avoid the area, and close windows and doors if you live nearby, while our crews tackle the blaze.
#hertsfireandrescue #hertsfire
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Mar 20
Congrats to our Apprenticeship Award winners! The outstanding contribution of apprentices in Fire was recently recognised by the @NFCC_FireChiefs at their annual event. Sue Mottershead won the Apprenticeship Champion Award and we also won Apprenticeship Provider of the Year.
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3 Nov 2025
🎄 It's time! From twinkling light switch-ons to charming Christmas markets and cozy winter fairs, there’s something for everyone and every budget across the county. Full list here 👉 orlo.uk/jNsYT
ALT Xmas events
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28 Oct 2025
🧡 THANK YOU to everyone who took part in our recent survey to help shape Hertfordshire’s new Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy.
🌻 We’re listening. The new strategy will be shared in December.
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17 Oct 2025
❤️ Residents learned lifesaving skills at last night's Restart a Heart event. From CPR and defibrillators to bleed kits, the event was attended by the NHS, Police, Fire and charity partners as part of a month of anti-violence campaigning in association with the Knife Angel.
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20 Oct 2025
🕯️ It's Candle Fire Safety Week.
We have some advice to make sure you use candles safely. You can also find out more about our home fire safety self-check and home fire safety visits.
orlo.uk/0aT13
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3 Oct 2025
❤️Crews from Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City Fire Stations recently attended a @Tesla electric vehicle fire on the A1M after it had crashed into the central reservation. Thankfully those in the car managed to get out safely.
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Herts Fire & Rescue retweeted
3 Oct 2025
🚨 With Storm Amy forecasted to bring strong winds to the north, a yellow warning has been issued this weekend that could impact the Hertfordshire area.
Visit our Be Ready for Anything page for support and advice 👉 hertfordshire.gov.uk/beready…
1 Oct 2025
#StormAmy has been named and is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK later on Friday and into Saturday #WeatherAware
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16 Sep 2025
Whether you're near water or just want to be prepared, knowing how to use a throwline could save a life.
16 Sep 2025
We caught up with Joshua Richardson, general manager at Quattro Lounge, after his recent water safety session.
Huge thanks to everyone helping build lifesaving skills and community resilience.
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12 Sep 2025
Chief Fire Officer, Alex Woodman has shared a statement following the sad passing of Rob Taylor.
ALT “On behalf of everyone at Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, we are deeply saddened by the loss of Chief Fire Officer Rob Taylor from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, who sadly passed away after a sudden and short illness. “Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.”
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9 Sep 2025
❤️ On 999 Day we're celebrating all the people who make a difference across our service, from firefighters and control operators to community safety coordinators and support staff.
Thank you!
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5 Sep 2025
⚠️ The Emergency Alerts system will be tested this Sunday at 3pm.
It's used to warn if there’s a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather.
Be ready for anything, visit 👉 hertfordshire.gov.uk/br2025
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25 Aug 2025
We had a great weekend @The_NFRSA HQ celebrating the incredible @CotswoldLadyB birthday. This lady is a total legend & we are honoured to be invited to join her for this special occasion. Thank you so much for opening your beautiful home & grounds to us 💜#NFRSA #60Birthdayparty
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27 Aug 2025
🏳️🌈 The Pride flag has been raised at County Hall to celebrate inclusion and diversity, and in recognition of Herts Pride - Hertfordshire’s largest LGBTQ celebration. The flag will be flown alongside the Union flag until Monday 1 September to coincide with the event.
ALT Pride flag and Union flag fly outside County Hall in Hertford.
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7 Aug 2025
🍷 A wine company, convicted of fraud, tried to contact this vulnerable older person on 43 occasions to get her to part with her lifesavings.🚩 Look out for the red flags when you receive cold calls. Share this with your followers to raise awareness.
#scam #scamcall #scammeralert
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7 Aug 2025
🔥 We’re supporting @HertsPRIDE at this year’s celebrations on 30 August, with King’s Trust, cadet volunteers and staff.
👩🎤 Dummy Drag activity
💦 Hose running
🧯Home fire safety stand
🚒 Museum fire truck
🚒 The life truck
👩🚒 A crew and truck
🚰 Igloo refill station
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Herts Fire & Rescue retweeted
6 Aug 2025
Three people were convicted of fraudulent trading in a wine fraud, run by Imperial Wine & Spirits, following an investigation by our Trading Standards team. £6m was lost to 41 victims in the UK but over £37m passed through the company accounts during 10 years of trading.
ALT No Means Yes mantra
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12 Jul 2025
We are currently dealing with a fire at a caravan site in Redbourn. The Redbourn by-pass (A5183) is shut in both directions. 🚒
👉We are asking people to avoid the area, and close windows and doors nearby, while our crews tackle the blaze.
#hertsfireandrescue #hertsfire
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9 Jul 2025
🚴♂️ 180 miles. 29 stations. 15 hours. This Sunday, Herts Fire Fighters will ride for the Fire Fighters’ Charity which supports fire families across the UK. 🔥 Show your support
#HertsFireRide #FireFightersCharity #SupportOurFirefighters
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