Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service

26/06/2026

If you're planning a barbecue or open fire at home over the next few days:
✅ choose an area away from sheds, fences and anything that may catch fire
✅ never leave it unattended
✅ keep pets and children at a safe distance
✅ cool till cold with buckets of water or sand and dispose of safely

25/06/2026

🚒 Applications have opened for an Emergency Response Driving Instructor 🚒
Could you deliver high-quality driver training and assessments, coach operational staff and promote safe, efficient driving?

We’re looking for someone with strong communication and mentoring skills who can inspire confidence in learners. An ERD instructor qualification is required or be willing to achieve one within an agreed timeframe.

You'll also work in accordance with national standards and service policies, contributing to the operational readiness and safety of personnel across the organisation.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/43UeY0Y
Closing date: 7 July 2026

25/06/2026

🏡 Running a holiday let this summer?
If people pay to stay, fire safety law applies.
As the Responsible Person, you must:
✔ Reduce fire risk
✔ Provide safe escape routes
✔ Ensure guests can get out safely
🔍 Quick check:
✔ Would guests know what to do in a fire?
✔ Can they escape easily and safely?
✔ Is your fire risk assessment up to date?
For more information: https://bit.ly/4ad9cel

24/06/2026

The Road Safety Education team at Warwickshire are inviting our young motorcyclists to a free online webinar.
Delivered online in just 40 minutes, you'll find it informative and practical.
💡 Learn from experienced professionals
🏍️ Understand CBT training
🛡️ Discover the importance of proper safety gear
🎤 Ask questions in a live Q&A

Sign up: https://bit.ly/4uJzw7X

24/06/2026

Any of these on your windowsill?
Thank you Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service for some great advice 👍🏻

With the heatwave continuing, and temperatures particularly hot in direct sunlight, please check that these items are not left on windowsills or out in the sun.

👓 Glasses
🪞 Mirrors
🔮 Crystal or glass ornaments
🧴 Aerosol cans (including deodorants)

Glass and crystal items can act like a magnifying glass, concentrating sunlight onto nearby combustible materials such as curtains, bedding, clothing, paperwork, or furniture. Aerosol cans can become dangerously hot in direct sunlight, increasing the risk of them rupturing or exploding.

You can also help to keep your home cool by keeping curtains and blinds closed during the day.

https://orlo.uk/QhSrS

24/06/2026

🔥 We're inviting Fire Risk Assessors to register their interest in receiving updates to fire safety legislation, guidance and related topics.

What it means for you:
✅Stay informed about changes to legislation and guidance
✅Support compliance and best practice
✅Help keep Cornwall safe together
👉Sign up here: https://bit.ly/43Hd2cb

23/06/2026

Football + drinks? No problem 🍻

Driving after? That’s a red card 🚗❌
Plan ahead and get home safe 🙌

23/06/2026

🥵🥵 A RED warning for heat has been issued for parts of Cornwall until 11pm on Thursday (25 June).

An amber warning is in place for north, east and the mid areas of Cornwall.

Cornwall Council has issued a newsletter special giving advice on how to stay safe in the heat. Please take a few minutes to read: https://bit.ly/4uWPqeP

23/06/2026

☀🔥There's dry weather expected and we hope you can enjoy the sun safely.

❗️ Please help us reduce wildfires:
✅ avoid lighting open fires/bonfires.
✅ ensure ci******es are fully extinguished.
✅ make sure barbecues are cold before packing away or disposing of.

👉 Visit bit.ly/2Q5WUys for more wildfire safety information.
Learn more about the Countryside Code: https://bit.ly/45Hqyhw

21/06/2026

💙 Happy Father’s Day 💙
Whether you’re firing up the BBQ or spending time with family, we hope you have a fantastic day.

If you're planning a barbecue today, please remember:
🔥 Keep BBQs well away from buildings, fences and trees
🔥 Never leave them unattended
🔥 Keep children and pets at a safe distance