West Midlands Fire Service Road Casualty Reduction Team provide valuable road safety advice to all road user groups, empowering them to make good choices.
Joined April 2011
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WMFS RCRT retweeted
5 Jul 2023
Remember, it's not just about getting there quickly - it's about getting there safely. There's #NoNeedForSpeed.
Learn more about speeding: wmfs.link/37GQui2
#RoadSafety #DrivingSafety #Speeding
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Could you spare a few minutes to complete our consultation survey. Providing us with valuable feedback is helping shape the future our service, click on the link to complete the survey wmfs.net/consultation-2023/
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Join us for a Child Car Seat Safety Session on Fri 19 May, 10am-12pm at @WMFSWestBrom. Learn how to fit and use child car seats correctly, understand the law and make your child’s journey safer.
RSVP today, or learn more: wmfs.link/3VL9QaD
#ChildSafety #RoadSafety
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WMFS RCRT retweeted
21 Apr 2023
Green Watch have been spreading the word of the free “biker down” course that is aimed at increasing safety and awareness for motorcyclists on our roads. @bcmt_tipton @WMFSRCRT @bikerdownwmfs @WestMidsFire
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WMFS RCRT retweeted
13 Apr 2023
@WMFSSolihull @WMFSRCRT delivering car safety education using our VR technology to highlight the dangers of not wearing a seatbelt. #alwayswearyourseatbelt
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Our Team provided speed indication device training to @WMFSTipton 🟢 this valuable piece of kit is going to enable @WestMidsFire & our Road Safety Partners @sandwellcouncil to highlight speeding hotspots & implement preventative road safety measures across Sandwell
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WMFS RCRT retweeted
6 Apr 2023
Our #BikerDown programme is a free scene safety and first aid course especially for bikers, organised by @WMFSRCRT.
The course involves:
- Incident scene management
- Casualty care
- The science of being seen
More information: wmfs.link/2VJlDXN
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Are you a Motorcyclist? Click on the link to book on to @WestMidsFire BikerDown course, where you can gain valuable information and advice about motorcycling safety...wmfs.net/our-services/biker-…
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Our Team delivering virtual reality road safety training to Firefighters @WMFSHadenCross 🟢Watch last Monday, they then delivered road safety education to students @halesowencoll . Empowering road users to stay safe on the move...🚗🏍️🚲🚶🚶♀️🚒
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Our team have been carrying out tyre safety checks for taxi drivers, working in Partnership with @WVProtect @Trafficwmp . Ensuring vehicles are safe on the road. @WestMidsFire keeping you 'Safer, Stronger & Healthier'.
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WMFS RCRT retweeted
16 Feb 2023
Do you have what it takes to lead one of the country's most progressive fire and rescue services?
Take a look at our Chief Fire Officer vacancy, to see if you have the strategic vision and innovation to succeed.
Apply online: wmfs.link/3xoXqKb
ALT Front of a fire engine with it's door open showing West Midlands Fire Service crest.
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Today, marks the 40th anniversary since seatbelt legislation first came into effect. Seatbelts are the best protection inside a vehicle for everyone, seatbelts save lives, make sure you wear yours! wmfs.net/safety/driving-safe….
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Delivering road safety training to @WMFSWolvesfire 🔵 we train everyday to ensure @WestMidsFire can prevent road traffic collisions (RTC). We achieve this by empowering our vulnerable road users to make good choices on the road, RTC's are preventable wmfs.net/safety-categories/r…
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Did you know? Since February 2022, there has been several changes introduced to 'The Highway Code' in the UK. The new changes are designed to provide better protection to vulnerable road users, keeping them safe when travelling on the roads 🚶♀️🚶🚲🛴🏍️youtube.com/watch?v=gtx2a7oW…
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Find out how to keep your child safe inside a vehicle when using a child car seat, click on the video link to explore child car seat best practice... youtube.com/watch?v=6InDX3pT…
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Get aware, when driving out there. Stay alert and continually scan for hazards, use your mirrors to gather as complete a picture of the road environment as you can youtube.com/watch?v=fV84viOy…
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Distractions limit your reactions! A driver using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving is four times more likely to be involved in a road traffic collision. Click here to access our driver safety advice...wmfs.net/safety/driving-safe…
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Let's look out for each other on the roads, click here to access valuable road safety advice i.e. recent Highway Code changes. Let's continue to make the @WestMidsFire Safer, Stronger & Healthier - gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-…
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Happy New Year all, whatever type of road user you are 🚶🚶♀️🚲🏍️🛴🚗 don't forgot to check out our road safety advice...wmfs.net/safety-categories/r…
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