“Dads die, but they aren’t meant to drown.'

'I don’t want anyone else to ever have to go through that and if talking about it can help, then it is important I do it.”

Learn more about Robbie's story and how to stay safe near water: esfrs.org/robbies-story

#BeWaterAware

Robbie Jones lost his father Gareth and dog Connie to a tragic drowning incident.
Earlier this year, Robbie bravely shared his story to raise awareness and prevent similar tragedies.

The full video can be viewed here: t.ly/SS4NI

#BeWaterAware #RespectTheWater

Along waterways you may see throwline boards. It's worth reading them - the more people that know how to use throwlines and what to do in an emergency, the more chance of lives being saved.

Take a look at this useful video from @Cambsfrs: youtube.com/watch?v=0of3Bp…

#BeWaterAware

It's not long until the #Hastings May Day bank holiday bike run - make sure you enjoy it safely. Follow Hastings Borough Council for details!
For more motorcycle safety advice visit: esfrs.org/motorcycling

Share RNLI #FloatToLive advice – if you get into trouble in the water:

👂Tilt your head back with ears submerged
👃Relax, try to breathe normally
👐 Move your hands to help stay afloat
⭐️Spread your arms and legs to improve stability

#BeWaterAware #Respectthewater

As #BeWaterAware week continues, remember this lifesaving advice if you ever come across someone struggling in the water:

📞Call 999
🗣 Tell the struggling person to try to float on their back.
🛟 Throw them something that floats.

National Fire Chiefs Council
#BeWaterAware #CallTellThrow

Statistics show many people don’t expect their time near water to turn into an emergency.

Follow us for lifesaving advice on what to do if you or someone else is in trouble in the water.

#BeWaterAware

We're supporting #BeWaterAware

If someone gets into difficulty in water, remember to call, tell, throw:

📲Call 999
⭐️Tell the person to float in a starfish shape on their back
🛟Throw them something that floats

National Fire Chiefs Council #RespectTheWater

On 4 April, a Speed Education session was conducted out of Uckfield Fire Station, with the support of our partners from Sussex Safer Roads Partnership
You can read more about the session here: t.ly/EUz0L

#SaferRoads #SlowDown #SpeedWatch

It's National Fire Chiefs Council campaign #BeWaterAware week to raise awareness of the risk of accidental drowning and reduce these preventable deaths in the UK.

Look out for more safety advice from us and a competition coming your way!

Find out more here 👉t.ly/tHGO9

Next week we are supporting National Fire Chiefs Council drowning prevention and water safety week. Look out for #BeWaterAware for advice to help you enjoy the water safely.
Find out more at: nfcc.org.uk/our-services/c…

#WaterSafety #FloatToLive #RespectTheWater

Have a safe #TRIP this Spring. ✅

Remember to Top-up, Rest, Inspect and Prepare before travelling to your destination.

National Highways

Nationalhighways.co.uk/TRIP

Help brighten young futures by sponsoring a fire cadet today!
youtube.com/watch?v=B3xog6…
To find out more about how you can get involved please visit esfrs.org/sponsorship or contact [email protected]

With thanks to Worshipful Company of Firefighters

Smoking in bed can give you nightmares – don’t risk falling asleep with a cigarette - bit.ly/1g8mdoV. #FireKill

Please avoid the North Street #Brighton while our crews work on making a building safe following reports of metal hanging off the roof.

Lots of #flood warnings in place #Pevensey #Brighton #Lewesand more. If the road ahead is flooded, please turn around. check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/location?locat…

We are currently attending a fire in domestic property on Wordsworth Street Hove. Some roads are closed off or are impassable so please avoid the area local residents should keep windows and doors shut. #hove #fire