Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service

03/06/2026

Step 4 of a Fire Risk Assessment: record your findings, plan and train ✅

Once risks have been identified and reduced, it’s time to record what you’ve found and the actions taken. Make sure you have a clear emergency plan so everyone knows what to do if there’s a fire, including roles and responsibilities 🚒

Staff should receive regular fire safety training and take part in fire drills, with temporary staff and contractors included. Fire safety measures should also be maintained and kept in good working order.

Create an action plan for any remaining risks, outlining what needs to be done, who’s responsible and when it will be completed.

Next up: Step 5 – reviewing and updating your fire risk assessment.

More guidance via the Business Fire Safety section on our website.
https://orlo.uk/lc63y

02/06/2026

🚨 Don’t forget – it’s !

Take a minute today to press the test button on your smoke alarm until it sounds.
No sound? It could be time to check the battery or replace the alarm.

⚠️ Even if it works, make sure your alarm is still in date. We often find alarms that “pass the test” but are years out of date – giving a false sense of security.

✅ A quick test and check today could save your life tomorrow.

🔗 More advice on smoke alarms:
https://orlo.uk/AaeOX

02/06/2026

Battery safety is something that can't be overlooked, especially with children in the home.

Take a moment to read this important advice from SkillZONE this 👇

How flat is your battery? 🔋
Even a used button battery can cause life-altering injuries. If swallowed, these small lithium cells can burn through a child's food pipe in as little as two hours.

Don’t leave them lying around—make recycling a part of your weekly routine with these three simple steps:

Store safely: Keep used batteries in a secure box, well out of reach of little hands.

Grab and go: Keep your battery box near your reusable shopping bags.

Recycle: Drop them into the dedicated battery recycling bins at your local supermarket.

Protect your family and the environment by ensuring used batteries stay out of your home and out of the bin.

02/06/2026

Yesterday we said goodbye to Area Manager Nick Ashcroft, who retires after 36 years in the fire service 🚒

👏 Thank you, Nick, for your hard work and dedicated years of service. We wish you all the very best for the future ❤️

01/06/2026

💛 A huge thank you to the amazing volunteers at SkillZONE. Your time, energy and passion make such a difference, and we’re so grateful for everything you do to support young people and keep this vital work going. We couldn’t do it without you.

This week we are celebrating the heart and soul of SkillZONE! It's Volunteers Week!💛

Did you know that SkillZONE is run by volunteers? Over 10,000 children per year are guided around the village by our dedicated volunteers, and SkillZONE wouldn't be successful without our team

This week we celebrate just some of the personalities which keep the wheels turning here at our life safety center! 📍

01/06/2026

This , we’re celebrating the amazing volunteers who support Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service.
Thank you for everything you do — your impact makes a real difference. 👏🚒

01/06/2026

Happy Gloucestershire 🏳️‍🌈

However you choose to celebrate Pride this month, please make sure you’re doing so safely.
For fire safety advice, visit our website: https://orlo.uk/wp1U8

We’ll be attending Pride events across the county to engage with local communities and share important fire safety advice — come and say hello if you see us 👋

31/05/2026

Travelling home after a weekend away?🚗 Take care before you travel.

Don't forget to:

✔️Check your tyre pressure and treads
✔️Check for any road updates on your journey via Gloucestershire Roads

30/05/2026

We can't believe it's already been a week since the first ever Southwest Firefighter Challenge! 💪🚒

Here's a look back at the strength and determination at last weekends event 🔥

30/05/2026

🛥️ With half term underway and more people enjoying time on the water, it’s a great moment to think about boat fire safety.

Make sure your boat is fitted with working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and regularly check fuel, gas and electrical systems for any signs of damage or leaks.

🧯 Take time to locate your fire blankets and extinguishers, and make sure you know how to use them.

If you smell gas, switch off the supply immediately and have it inspected.
🚨 Concerns about electrics? Turn off the power and get it checked by a professional.

Just like at home, keep anything flammable well away from cookers and hobs.

🚶‍♀️ And always have a clear escape plan in place, so everyone knows what to do if a fire breaks out.