Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service Volunteers

28/09/2021

Please take two seconds out of your day to check all your smoke and CO alarms. They are life savers and can alert everyone in your property at the first sign of fire, smoke and carbon monoxide for CO alarms. All alarms should have a test button on them and all you have to do is press it. Please get in touch if yours isn't working or if you don't have one

27/09/2021

We are currently looking for people to join us as a community safety warden. You'll be working alongside the fire service carrying out non emergency jobs. This can be from fitting smoke alarms, helping out on fire station open days, talking to the public about fire safety and so much more. So if you want to help out in your local community please get in touch with us today.

22/09/2021

Please share this far and wide, it's a fantastic day with lots of learning about women in the fire service and also some great practical challenges as well.

Calling all women who've ever thought I’d really like to be a firefighter but I’m not sure I could.

Sign up to our taster day, it’s a great way to find out more about the role and whether it’s for you.

When: Saturday 30 October 2021
Time: 9.30am to 2.30pm
Where: Didcot Fire Station

To book your place email [email protected]

16/09/2021

We will be down in the Henley farmers market today until 1400hrs, we will be talking all things fire, road and water safety. So if you have any questions or want to pick up an emergency grab bag then please come and say hello 👋

14/09/2021

It takes two seconds to test your smoke and CO alarms, so when you get home this evening please test yours as they could save your life. If you don’t have one or worried someone you know doesn’t have one, please get in touch to arrange a fitting

14/09/2021

Fire doors are an important feature within premises, helping to prevent the spread of fire and save lives.

11/09/2021

Fire doors can only offer protection if they are closed.

If fire doors haven't been used for a while due to lockdown, check they can still open and close easily.

Make sure access and routes to doors are unobstructed. Don't wedge fire doors open.

06/09/2021

If you've changed the way your business operates, maybe it's time to have a re think about your safety plans. You can find lots of information on the website below. Or ask us for advice.

If you’ve changed ways of working due to , make sure your safety protection measures have also been reviewed.
Further details about Business Safety Week here:
https://news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/business-fire-safety/

04/09/2021

Would you like to run alongside the crew or put yourself ahead of the pack with this 10k run?

Some of the crew will be running the Henley 10k race on October 10th. Would you fancy joining us? You can sign up today for the run and keep us motivated 😇. Shall we do it in fire kit or in normal running gear? Your votes will make the decision 🏃‍♀️ 🏃🏻‍♂️

03/09/2021

It’s Chimney Fire Safety Week! Get your chimney swept before the colder weather sweeps in so you’re ready for those cosy nights by the fire.

For further fire safety advice visit: http://www.365alive.co.uk/cms/content/get-it-swept

24/08/2021

We recommend that you test your smoke and CO alarms once a week and every child who has ever visited a fire station knows to "Test It Tuesday". So if you're reading this now and are at home, why not quickly check yours, it takes a few seconds but can save lives.
If you don't have one please go out and buy one. If you can't fit or afford one yourself, please get in touch with us to arrange a free fitting.

17/08/2021

Only a working smoke alarm will activate when smoke is present, so make sure yours is working by testing it today. If you don't have one or it's not working and are unable to fit one yourself, please get in touch with us to organise a fitting.