Last week was #BeWaterAware Week & the perfect opportunity for our Westminster LFB crews to practice different water rescue techniques, including with one of our turntable ladders.

Take a look at our advice on how you can stay water safe this summer 👉 orlo.uk/65ICO

This month, #PhoenixPD is recognizing National Mental Health Awareness Month, National Water Safety Month, Law Enforcement Memorial Week, and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

#NationalPoliceWeek #mentalhealthawareness #aapi #BeWaterAware

Wakefield Red Watch visited Newmillerdam at the weekend to speak to public about water safety #BeWaterAware West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

If you see someone in trouble in the water, remember this lifesaving advice:

📞 Call 999.
🗣️ Tell them to float on their back.
🛟 Throw something to help them float.

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May is National Water Safety Month, so we want to help raise awareness of watching kids around water.

A pool fence is a great safety measure for your backyard that can help keep your family safe.

#nwsm2024 #bewateraware #learn2swim #watersafety #swimmingpoolfence #calpools

This week our crews are visiting Wakefield College to teach the students about the dangers of cold water shock. Some willing volunteers took part in a controlled demonstration.......West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service #BeWaterAware

Thursday May 02 Always check the weather and tides before venturing out. #RespectTheWater #BeWaterAware #BeCoastSafe #TideTimes #WaterSafety #Withernsea #HoldernessCoast #HoldernessTides

Jumping into the water to cool off can lead to cold water shock, which can result in drowning bit.ly/44bdGhp

If you see someone in trouble, remember:
▶️ Call 999
▶️ Tell them to float on their back
▶️ Throw something to help them float

#BeWaterAware

Wednesday May 01 Always check the weather and tides before venturing out. #RespectTheWater #BeWaterAware #BeCoastSafe #TideTimes #WaterSafety #Withernsea #HoldernessCoast #HoldernessTides

Last night, our amazing #Bexhill Fire Cadets dove into a #BeWaterAware session! 🌊

From suiting up in drysuits to showing some impressive throwline skills! The cadets learnt crucial advice and techniques on keeping themselves and others safe in and around the water. 👍👍

If someone is in trouble in the water, the best way to help is by staying calm, staying on land, and remember:

📞 Call 999 for the emergency services
🗣️ Tell the struggling person to float on their back.
⭕ Throw them something that floats.

#CallTellThrow #BeWaterAware

40% of people who accidentally drowned had no intention of entering the water. Slips trips and falls were often the cause of these accidents.

Unseen hazards and cold water shock can mean even strong swimmers get into trouble.

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#BeWaterAware

Powey Lane, and Ellesmere Port, attended the Port Mariner today to deliver water safety advice to local water users and gate crashed a wedding! Apologies to the happy couple but we hope the photos made your day a bit more unique! #BewaterAware #weddingcrashers

🆕 #Watch : As we wrap up our #BeWaterAware week, please remember that #WaterSafety isn't just for one week.

🚨 #WaterSafety is a lifelong commitment, especially as we approach the warmer months. Keep advice from this week in mind when in or around water. Thank you ⤵️

Did you see our crews at Pontefract Park this weekend? Pontefract Red and Green Watch were in the park over the weekend giving vital water safety advice West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service #BeWaterAware

🛟 #Watch | #BeWaterAware

'I've tragically lost my Grandson.. I'll never forget Tyler. Now I want to stop it happening to anyone else' - Michael Scott.

🚒 @wyfrs and district partners have installed a new #WaterSafety sign & emergency #Throwline ⤵️ #Methley #Castleford ⬅️

40% of people who accidentally drowned in 2022 had no intention of entering the water 💧

If you see someone in trouble in water, remember this lifesaving advice:
▪ Call 999
▪ Tell them to float on their back
▪ Throw something to help them float
#BeWaterAware #RespectTeWater

We have a fantastic Water Safety Event that will be taking place on the Newcastle Quayside ( Next to the Millennium Bridge) in support of the National Fire Chiefs Council fantastic #BeWaterAware campaign on Sunday, April 28th 11am - 3pm pop along and say hello 👋

Anyone could drown, no one should. If you start to struggle in the water:

- Tilt your head back
- Relax, breathe normally
- Move your hands to help you float
- Spread your arms and legs out
- Call for help or swim to safety

#BeWaterAware #FloatToLive

Would you know what to do if you or a loved one fell into water? 🌊

Remember Float to Live!

Don't panic. Float on your back like a starfish and shout for help ⭐ #BeWaterAware #RespectTheWater