Northwich Fire Station

Happy Holidays folks, here’s some small tips for your long journeys in the car. 🚗 👍🏼

We are aware of a technical issue affecting 999 calls from landlines in the Sandiway area. If you need to dial 999 please use a mobile phone. Normal service is expected to resume by 9pm.

Wednesday Cooking Safety Tips from the crews at Northwich Fire Station. Stay Safe in the kitchen by following these simple rules. Have a great day everyone! 🚒 ♨️

Electricity is often overlooked as a possible fire hazard. This may be because there is no flame. 28,000 fires in the home are reported each year as being caused by electrical faults, accidents or misuse of electrical equipment. Be sure to follow all manufacturers guidelines. 🔥

Big shout out ! To all that came to the open day on Saturday, the staff and all the other agencies that represented, the volunteers who we most definitely needed working tirelessly and @RRT_UK that fed everyone for free along with their donations!!!. Stay safe folks 🚒 👍🏼

FF Dale in with radio Northwich this morning promoting tomorrows open day tomorrow 11:30-15:30 ( sensory hour 10:30-11:30) can we reiterate there is no public parking down Braddon close as we are still a operational fire station. See you all tomorrow 🚨🚒🔥

Successful day at Northwich Pure Gym today at the recruitment pod! Lots of people trying out our firefighter selection tests! Keep your eye out for recruitment info on orlo.uk/IZ4rt follow us @CheshireFire and join our facebook page orlo.uk/Fw7ml

Public areas like this are great to visit in the sunshine ☀️ but please do not light disposable bbqs on wooden benches like this for obvious reasons. 😮‍💨.

Crews were out in town yesterday spreading the word about the dangers and drink or drug driving . Statistics are still very high with the link of serious incidents on our roads in Britain and driving under the influence and this needs to change. None for the road 👍🏼!!!

🚨NORTHWICH FIRE STATION OPEN DAY🚨 🚒 SATURDAY 6TH JULY 🚒 👩‍🚒 11.30AM UNTIL 3.30PM 👩‍🚒 🔥 COME AND MEET YOUR LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS 🔥 . . . including face painting, practical demonstrations, vintage vehicles, emergency responders, food, ice creams and more! 🚒 SEN HOUR 10.30 - 11.30

Come and join us at Pure Gym Northwich on the 29th June and see if you could pass the physical test for the fire service 🙌🏽

Crews payed a visit to Anderton Nursery yesterday morning, the children loved learning about the equipment we have, the fire engine and even got to squirt some water! 🚒

If you get into difficulty in water, remember #FloatToLive - Tilt your head back with ears submerged - Relax & try to control your breathing - Move your hands to help you stay afloat - Once you are over the initial shock, call for help or swim to safety #drowningprevention

Did you know there is a public defibrillator at Northwich fire station ? Or do you know where the nearest defib is to where you live or work ? There are many apps available to download on your smart phone to find the nearest one. ❤️

Electricity is often overlooked as a possible fire hazard. This may be because there is no flame. 28,000 fires in the home are reported each year - caused by electrical faults, accidents or misuse of electrical equipment. Follow this link for some tips: orlo.uk/KpDMX

As part of drowning prevention week crews visited Brio leisure centre to talk with the young swimmers 🏊 about safety near to water. We showcased the water safety equipment on the appliance and let the kids see what it’s like to use a throw line. orlo.uk/8Eq2c

Let’s all enjoy the Euros with no Penalties. Come on England !!!! ⚽️ #Drivesafe #Nonefortheroad

Fires in wooded areas around Northwich started deliberately increase this time of year. Some of these may have started from a camp fire not being extinguished properly. These fires stop us from attending life risk incidents and damage wildlife areas.