Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Find out more about the work of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service. MFRS provides a wide range of emergency response and prevention services.

We are now recruiting for our next Team Programme starting on September 14th!Aged 16–25 and out of work? Looking to buil...
28/08/2026

We are now recruiting for our next Team Programme starting on September 14th!

Aged 16–25 and out of work? Looking to build confidence, gain qualifications, and meet new people? This 12-week personal development course could be exactly what you need.

✅ Boost your skills
✅ Improve job prospects
✅ Go on a 4-day residential adventure
✅ Get real work experience

📍 Courses run at Bootle & Netherton, Prescot, and Wallasey Community Fire Stations.

Check the comments for more information on the courses and how to apply! ⬇️

14/08/2026

Things that make firefighters nervous 👀

♨️ BBQs, fire pits, chimineas or candles too close to fences, gazebos, sheds, trees, bushes or anything else that could catch fire
🚬 Smokers throwing used ci******es onto dry grass or plant pots
🗑️ Putting hot coals in bins before they’ve been left to cool for at least 24 hours

Do your part in helping us avoid preventable fires in your garden this summer! ☀️

13/08/2026

Planning to be out on the water while the weather is warm?

Here are some tips from our Marine Rescue Unit crew to keep you safe:

📱 Always have a way of calling for help, either a mobile phone or a VHF radio
🌥 Check the weather forecast and tide times before you head out
📞 If you get into difficulty, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Ask for the Fire Service if inland
🛟 Always wear a personal flotation device.
🕐 When you go out alone, make sure to tell someone where you are going and when you’ll be back

A busy day for our crews across Merseyside 🔥 📸 These photos are from the ongoing grassland fire in Melling, where our cr...
12/08/2026

A busy day for our crews across Merseyside 🔥

📸 These photos are from the ongoing grassland fire in Melling, where our crews have been working since 3.06pm after a fire spread across a field adjacent to Spencers Lane within minutes.

Six fire engines and our off-road vehicle attended initially, with a High Volume Pump later deployed after the incident was sectorised. Crews have also used our Service drone to identify further fire spread and have made good progress across the incident ground.

This is just one of multiple grassland fires our crews have been dealing with across Merseyside today and into tonight, as warm and dry conditions increase the risk of fires spreading rapidly.

With temperatures reaching 32°C today, our firefighters have been working incredibly hard in challenging conditions to tackle these fires and keep communities safe.

We also want to recognise our Fire Control team, who have been extremely busy taking 999 calls, gathering vital information and mobilising crews to incidents across the region.

A huge thank you to everyone working hard tonight to keep our communities safe ❤️

12/08/2026

How many BBQs can we find on Formby Beach? 👀🔥

We found two full BBQs and two used wire grills, which we counted as halves!

We definitely could have found more if we weren’t already weighed down by all the other rubbish we found 👟🧦🧴

We also spotted people BBQing while we were out collecting and even young people deliberately setting fire to the dunes!

BBQs belong in designated safe areas - not on beaches, dunes, parks, woodlands or open land 🔥

If you’re heading to the beach, please leave the BBQ at home and take your rubbish with you. Glass bottles and cans can also pose a serious fire risk in dry grass and dunes.

🚒 Southport Fire Cadets are recruiting! 🚒Are you aged 13–17 and looking for something new to get involved in?Whether you...
11/08/2026

🚒 Southport Fire Cadets are recruiting! 🚒

Are you aged 13–17 and looking for something new to get involved in?

Whether you’re interested in a future career in the fire service or simply want to try something different, Fire Cadets is a great place to start.

Our Fire Cadets programme is a great way to learn new skills, make friends, build confidence and have fun while getting an insight into life in the fire and rescue service.

As a Fire Cadet you’ll get the chance to:

🔥 Take part in practical firefighting drills
🩹 Learn first aid skills
🚗 Learn about road safety
🌊 Develop your water safety awareness
🤝 Get involved in team-building activities
🏘️ Take part in community activities
💪 Support fundraising events
🧯 Learn how to keep yourself, your family and others safe from fire

You’ll also work towards certificates and recognised accreditations along the way.

Weekly meetings will be:
📍 Southport Fire Station, Manchester Road, PR9 OLH
📅 Wednesdays
⏰ 6.15pm–8.15pm

Ready to get involved? Find out more by emailing our Youth Engagement Team at [email protected].

Applications close on 24 August 2026.

11/08/2026

Warm weather = BBQs, sunshine… and unfortunately, an increased risk of garden fires 🔥☀️

During warmer weather, we see an increase in garden fires across Merseyside. What might start as a small fire can quickly spread to fences, sheds, bushes and even your home and your neighbours’ homes.

A few simple steps can help prevent a garden fire from becoming something much more serious:

🍔 Using a BBQ? Keep it well away from fences, gazebos, sheds, trees, bushes and anything else that could catch fire
💧 Keep a bucket of water nearby so you’re prepared if something goes wrong
🚬 Stub ci******es out properly and dispose of them safely. Never throw them onto dry grass or into plant pots
🔌 Don’t overload plug sockets. Too many items drawing power from one socket can cause it to overheat. Always plug high-powered devices directly into a wall socket

A great team effort for a very muddy horse rescue! 🐴We recently attended a rescue at a farm in Clock Face after a 13 yea...
08/08/2026

A great team effort for a very muddy horse rescue! 🐴

We recently attended a rescue at a farm in Clock Face after a 13 year old horse became stuck in deep mud.

Once a vet had safely sedated the horse, firefighters from St Helens Fire Station donned water rescue kits and worked alongside our Search and Rescue Team to carefully recover him using a telehandler.

Following the successful rescue, the horse was soon back on his feet and being looked after by his owners 👏

We've attended a number of grass fires across Knowsley since the start of the school holidays, with some locations being...
07/08/2026

We've attended a number of grass fires across Knowsley since the start of the school holidays, with some locations being targeted repeatedly.

These fires can spread incredibly quickly in the current dry conditions 🔥

One recent incident saw flames race across a field, reaching the fence line of a primary school and coming dangerously close to nearby homes. Thankfully, firefighters were able to stop the fire before it spread any further.

Grass fires aren't harmless. They can put lives at risk, damage wildlife and green spaces, and tie up emergency crews who may be needed elsewhere.

You can help prevent fires by:
🚭 Disposing of ci******es safely and ensuring they're fully extinguished
🗑️ Taking your litter home or using bins provided
🔥 Never lighting bonfires or leaving BBQs unattended in open spaces

If you witness anyone deliberately setting fires or acting suspiciously, please report it to Merseyside Police.

If you see a fire, call 999 immediately and report it to the Fire Service.

Get your car sparkling while supporting a fantastic cause! 🚗 Firefighters at Aintree Community Fire Station are hosting ...
07/08/2026

Get your car sparkling while supporting a fantastic cause! 🚗

Firefighters at Aintree Community Fire Station are hosting a charity car wash in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity.

📅 Saturday 8 August 2026
📍 Aintree Community Fire Station, Long Lane, L9 7BL
🕙 11am – 4pm

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