Don't fancy washing your own car? Why not take it to Ely Fire Station's charity car wash on Saturday 1st June. 🧽

Crews will be washing cars between 10am and 2pm, raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity. 🧑‍🚒

Make sure to put the date in your diary! 📅

Over 1,200 fires last year were caused by hidden and loose batteries being thrown in with general rubbish and recycling.

Never bin batteries or electricals. Always recycle them separately. Use Recycle Your Electricals postcode locator to find recycling points: bit.ly/3JIdTQ4

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek ! 💜 This year’s theme is movement, and during the week, we want to help you find more moments for movement in your daily life. 📢 Share your #MomentsForMovement ! Find out more: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , we’re supporting Mental Health Foundation to get everyone moving more for their mental health. The Fire Fighters Charity have some great resources to support your mental and physical health: firefighterscharity.org.uk/how-we-can-help

We're supporting #HoardingAwarenessWeek

If you or someone you care for is affected by hoarding, we can help with a free Safe & Well visit. These visits provide tips on keeping safe & reducing the risk of fire.🏡

For more information: orlo.uk/RV8Cu

#HoardingHelp

Do you charge your phone when you go to sleep? 😴

Phone chargers can overheat and cause fires when left plugged in overnight.

For more electrical safety advice 👉 orlo.uk/Pqc9e

Thanks to everyone for supporting our car wash at Cambridge Fire Station today 😀

Still time to get your car washed at Cambridge Fire Station. Come on down and support The Fire Fighters Charity

Candles are one of the most popular home accessories but can be dangerous if not used carefully. 🔥

Here's some tips to reduce the risk of fire:
🕯 Never leave them unattended
🕯 Place candles in a draught-free area
🕯 Keep out of reach of children and pets

Thanks to Tesco, Nando's and PizzaExpress for supporting our car wash in Cambridge by keeping the crews fuelled. We really appreciate your help 😀

Let us take care of that weekend job of washing the car, come along to Cambridge Fire Station and support The Fire Fighters Charity

The car wash is underway at Cambridge Fire Station. We’re here until 4pm so come and get your vehicle sparkling and support The Fire Fighters Charity

Cambridge Fire Station's charity car wash is taking place tomorrow (May 11th) from 10am until 4pm. 🧽

We'd love to see you there, so come along, help us raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity, and get your car washed! 🚗

#TeamCambsFire #Charity #CarWash

Battery fires in UK bin lorries and waste sites have surged by 71% with over 1,200 incidents last year! Incorrect disposal of lithium-ion batteries poses a huge risk. Read more here: nfcc.org.uk/over-1200-batt…

Our colleagues got their vehicles checked for free this week thanks to Vision Zero Partnership for Cambs & Pboro 🚗

Our Community Road Safety Officers checked tyre pressure, lights, and also filled up screen wash. 🛞

A digital tyre inflator was used during the checks, kindly donated by Halfords

We're throwing it back every Thursday on our socials until the end of the year to celebrate 50 years of CFRS 🎉

This photo, sent in by David Lynch, is of himself and his brother. David said working at CFRS was 'never a job for my brother and I, it was a dream come true' 🧑‍🚒

Want to do more to help your community and be there when someone needs you in an emergency?

Why not become an on-call firefighter?

If you can spare some hours around your other commitments to respond to local emergencies, then start your journey 👉orlo.uk/y8Bxm

It's #TestItTuesday , when was the last time you tested your smoke alarm?

While you're there, why not give them a clean too! 🧹

If you have a hearing impairment, would you know if your smoke alarm went off at night? 🔊👂

Did you know there are specialist sensory alarms available with a vibrating pad you can place under your pillow?

Find out more ➡ orlo.uk/3c7w4

#DeafAwarenessWeek

Do you have an escape plan should a fire start in your home? 🏡🔥

If not use the tips below to help you create an escape plan so that you are prepared should a fire occur. 👇

Follow the link for more information on how to create your plan ➡ orlo.uk/tR3pH