Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of an small garden room fire in #Maidstone today, More here: kent.fire-uk.org/incident/maids…

Careful not to lose your footing on your waterside stroll or run. Riverbanks and coastal paths can be unstable. Stick to proper pathways and keep clear of the edge.

Safety tips: nfcc.org.uk/our-services/c… #BeWaterAware

Crews have extinguished a truck fire on the A228 Sundridge Hill in #Cuxton , #Rochester . More here - kent.fire-uk.org/incident/medwa…

Be aware of the hidden dangers in open water, like lakes & rivers:
🔹 colder water than you expect (causing cold water shock)
🔹 deeper than it looks
🔹 stronger currents despite seeming calm
It's not worth the risk - swim in designated life guarded areas instead. #BeWaterAware

Following a house fire in #Gravesend last night, crews are reminding people to check candles are completely out and fully cooled before being disposed of. More here - kent.fire-uk.org/incident/grave…

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a house fire in #HerneBay today.
More here: kent.fire-uk.org/incident/cante…

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a van alight on the A20 Coastbound #Folkestone , More here: kent.fire-uk.org/incident/folke…

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a pile of domestic and commercial rubbish alight in #Gravesend More here: kent.fire-uk.org/incident/grave…

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of an small fire in a warehouse in #Rochester , More here: kent.fire-uk.org/incident/medwa…

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of an derelict building fire last night in #Sittingbourne , More here-kent.fire-uk.org/incident/swale…

Crews were called to a garage fire in #Gravesend last night, More here -kent.fire-uk.org/incident/grave…

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of an shed fire last night in #Gravesend More here: kent.fire-uk.org/incident/grave…

Lighting candles tonight? If you do, please remember:

✅ Keep them well away from anything that could catch fire, like clothing, bedding, plants, etc
✅ Make sure they're in a sturdy candle holder on a flat surface
✅ Always blow them out before going out or going to sleep

Crews were called to a home in #Hawkinge , #Folkestone , after a car fire spread to a residential garage. More here - kent.fire-uk.org/incident/folke…

Close your kitchen door at night to protect your home and family. It acts as a barrier to smoke and fire, holding it back for between 10 and 30 minutes.

Smoke alarms + closed doors = the best chance of safe escape.

More advice, here: kent.fire-uk.org/smoke

A fire in #Ramsgate is believed to have started accidentally after a chip pan overheated and caught alight. Luckily, the residents closed the internal kitchen door, which helped to stop the flames and smoke from spreading. Read more, here - kent.fire-uk.org/incident/thane…

That's a wrap on our spring open days! Here's some snaps of the fun from #Marden fire station at the weekend 👇

Have you been rescued from a road traffic collision in #Kent #Medway ?
If so, you could be part of an important project we're working on with University of Kent, to help reduce the long trauma believed to be associated with these types of incidents.
Find out more: kent.ac.uk/news/health-so…