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⚠️ Product recall for Tesco F&F glass latte coffee mug/glass ⚠️ The product presents a risk of burns and injuries as i...
18/10/2026

⚠️ Product recall for Tesco F&F glass latte coffee mug/glass ⚠️

The product presents a risk of burns and injuries as it may shatter during use. Stop using this product immediately and keep out of reach of children.

If you have purchased the product, stop using it immediately and return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required.

Further details and recall information: https://wmfs.link/4ymCSyV

Mobility scooters provide vital support for many people, but their lithium-ion batteries can pose a serious fire risk if...
17/10/2026

Mobility scooters provide vital support for many people, but their lithium-ion batteries can pose a serious fire risk if they're damaged, overcharged or not stored correctly.
For mobility scooter users, the message is simple: continue to use and enjoy your scooter, but always follow the manufacturer's guidance on charging, storage and maintenance to help keep yourself and others safe.
The National Fire Chiefs Council advises against storing or charging mobility scooters, e-bikes and e-scooters on escape routes or in communal areas where they could obstruct evacuation.
'Responsible Persons' should consider:

✅ safe storage locations
✅ appropriate charging arrangements
✅ protection of escape routes
✅ fire detection provision
✅ making sure the risks from battery-powered transport devices are addressed within your fire risk assessment
✅ providing residents with fire safety advice.

Review the guidance now - see link in first comment below.

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With the summer's fires reminding us how important fire safety at home is, now could be a good time to think about wheth...
17/10/2026

With the summer's fires reminding us how important fire safety at home is, now could be a good time to think about whether someone you know would benefit from a free Safe and Well visit.

Our firefighters can provide practical advice and support, tailored to the person and their home, to help them stay safer.

📲 Take a look at the flyer, scan the QR code for more information, and share it with a friend, family member or neighbour who may benefit.

More information: https://wmfs.link/2TDbG0t

16/10/2026

🚨 We have crews in attendance at an incident on Castlecroft Lane, Wolverhampton, involving a boat on fire on the canal. Please avoid the area.

We had some very special visitors at Erdington Fire Station earlier this week! 🚒Residents from Mercia Grange care home d...
16/10/2026

We had some very special visitors at Erdington Fire Station earlier this week! 🚒

Residents from Mercia Grange care home dropped in for a tour of the station, where the on-duty watch were delighted to show them around.

Our visitors got a close-up look at our equipment, and we shared some helpful fire safety tips along the way.

Thanks very much and see you soon! ❤️

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference in your community? We've got several temporary opportunities in ...
15/10/2026

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference in your community? We've got several temporary opportunities in our Prevention Delivery Team:

✅ Prevention Officer
✅ Safeside Support Officer
✅ Volunteer Support Officer
✅ Prevention Support & Supervision Officer
✅ Community Outreach Team Leader.

These roles offer the opportunity to help keep people safe, support some of the most vulnerable members of our communities, and contribute to programmes that improve safety, health and wellbeing across the West Midlands.
Whether you're supporting adults and young people at risk, helping to deliver life-saving education at Safeside, developing our volunteer workforce or leading community engagement activity, you'll be part of a team that makes a positive impact every day.
Full training is provided, with opportunities for development and progression as future vacancies arise.
🔗 Find out more and apply: https://wmfs.link/4z2fKXq

It was a pleasure to welcome students from Christ Church C of E Secondary Academy to our Safeside centre recently, where...
15/10/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome students from Christ Church C of E Secondary Academy to our Safeside centre recently, where they learned about staying safe around roads, fire and water.

We hope the students enjoyed their visit, took lots away from the sessions and feel more confident knowing how to keep themselves and others safe.

👩‍🏫 Are you a teacher or part of a community group looking for an educational visit? Safeside offers a great opportunity to learn important safety skills in an engaging environment.

Find out more about Safeside and how to arrange a visit: https://wmfs.link/38fLRvK

15/10/2026

We often advise you to register your household appliances, but why?

By doing so, you'll stay informed about any safety notices or recalls. This is especially important for appliances that are used frequently such as ovens, refrigerators, and washing machines, as these types of appliances can pose a significant safety risk if they are not working properly or have safety issues.

The process of registering your appliances is quick and easy, and best of all, it's completely free. All you need to do is visit the manufacturer's website and fill out a registration form.

Read more about how to register and find most brand's registration pages through our website: https://wmfs.link/3FdxkN7

🚒🔥Fire engines, Caribbean food, local speakers and Black History Month celebrations... what's not to love?! Come along t...
14/10/2026

🚒🔥Fire engines, Caribbean food, local speakers and Black History Month celebrations... what's not to love?! Come along to our Black History Month Open Day at Aston Fire Station on Tuesday 27 October (10am-3pm) and enjoy:

✅ Fire engine demos
✅ Meet-and-greet with firefighters
✅ Black history and heritage displays
✅ Recruitment information and have-a-go activities
✅ Local guest speakers
✅ Tasty Caribbean food (£5)
✅ Family-friendly fun.

Whether you're interested in a firefighting career, want to learn something new, or are simply looking for a great community event, we'd love to see you there.

📍 Aston Fire Station
⏰ 10am-3pm

🎟️ RESERVE YOUR FREE PLACE HERE: https://wmfs.link/4B30L17

14/10/2026

As part of Black History Month, we're sharing this conversation with Candy Woods, from our Recruitment team.

Candy discusses her background and journey from Montserrat to the UK, how working for the fire service goes hand-in-hand with her extensive community work, and the importance of setting good examples and respect.

This year's theme for Black History Month is ‘Honouring our Communities' - recognising the people whose contributions, experiences and stories help shape the communities around us.

By sharing stories like Candy's, we can celebrate the people helping to make a difference, while encouraging others to see themselves represented in roles they may not have previously considered.

🎥 Hear a fantastic conversation with Candy below ❤️ ⭐

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