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A fire can start in seconds and spread faster than you can escape.
Get out. Stay out. Call 999.
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#FireSafety #SmokingSafety
#PreventFires #StaySafe #GetOutStayOutCall999
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- One small spark.
One life-changing fire.
Smoking is one of the biggest causes of home fires - but they are preventable.
Remember:
Use a deep, sturdy ashtray Make sure cigarettes are out and cold
Never smoke in bed
Don't bin hot ash or cigarette ends
Be considerate of others
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5 Dec 2025
Home Fire Safety Visit’s don’t stop over the festive period. Santa’s got his working smoke alarm, have you? Book your free HFSV today! hertfordshire.gov.uk/ufs/SAF…
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12 Sep 2025
🔥 Gas Safety Week 2025 🔥
💡Top tips for staying gas safe:
•Know the signs of unsafe appliances (soot, yellow flames, headaches, dizziness)
By working together during Gas Safety Week, we can all help keep our homes and communities safer.
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12 Sep 2025
🔥 Gas Safety Week 2025 🔥
💡 Top tips for staying gas safe:
•Always use a Gas Safe registered engineer
•Get your gas appliances checked every year
•Install a carbon monoxide alarm
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12 Sep 2025
🔥 Gas Safety Week 2025 🔥
✅ Why it matters:
•Helps reduce dangerous call-outs for fire crews, freeing us to respond quicker when you really need us
•Raises awareness of carbon monoxide dangers – a silent killer you can’t see, smell or taste
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12 Sep 2025
🔥 Gas Safety Week 2025 🔥
✅ Why it matters:
•Protects families from preventable fires and emergencies
•Encourages regular servicing of boilers, cookers & gas fires by Gas Safe registered engineers
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12 Sep 2025
🔥 Gas Safety Week 2025 🔥
This week is all about raising awareness of the importance of staying gas safe in our homes. Unsafe gas appliances can put you at risk of fires, explosions, carbon monoxide poisoning and serious health issues.
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Hatfield Fire Stn retweeted
10 Jul 2025
Crews from Hatfield Green Watch rescued a mother cat and her newborn kittens. The mum had given birth to her kittens under floorboards at a property in Bishops Rise, Hatfield. Crews assisted rescuing the kittens leaving them in the care of their mother and homeowner #AnimalRescue
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29 Apr 2025
• Respect the water, its stronger than you think
• Cold water can kill
• Stay safe near open water
• Know what to do in an emergency
• Float to live
• Alcohol and water don’t mix
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Hatfield Fire Stn retweeted
23 Apr 2025
Last night a fire at an industrial estate on Coopers Green Lane, St Albans saw 10 fire engines, 5 officers, and specialist units, including a command unit, water bowser and aerial ladder platform, in attendance. Crews will investigate and advise local businesses on fire safety.
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Hatfield Fire Stn retweeted
22 Apr 2025
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Hatfield Fire Stn retweeted
22 Apr 2025
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Hatfield Fire Stn retweeted
22 Apr 2025
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently dealing with a fire in the Coopers Green Lane area of St Albans 🚒
👉 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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Hatfield Fire Stn retweeted
22 Apr 2025
1807 - Fire Control received a call to a fire in a field off of Barlow Close, Hatfield. A crew from @Hatfield_FS attended. On their arrival the crew found this to be a false alarm #allcallsstartwithcontrol
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Hatfield Fire Stn retweeted
28 Nov 2024
@Hatfield_FS Hatfield Fire Crew and Fire Control - Collaborative Training this morning - Water rescues and Incidents involving animals, both of which Hatfield specialise in🌊🐃🚒 📞☎
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Hatfield Fire Stn retweeted
28 Nov 2024
A HUGE thank you to @Hatfield_FS who delivered these incredible gifts for each Fire Control watch today! Christmas has come early 🎁🤍❤️💙💚🚒
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25 Oct 2024
This week is #CandleFireSafetyWeek🕯️
Always follow these tips:
🔥Make sure that when lit, candles are secured in a holder and away from materials like curtains.
🔥Put candles out when you leave the room.
🔥Keep pets away from lit candles.
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24 Sep 2024
This week is #NationalStudentFireSafetyWeek.
We’ve been interacting with the new students at @UniofHerts about the importance of staying fire-safe during their time away from home.
Read below some life saving advice.
@HFRS
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