Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service

23/06/2026

Vapes or anything that contains batteries, especially lithium-ion batteries, should never be put in your household rubbish or recycling bin ❌
Batteries can cause fires if placed in any of your household bins and should be disposed of responsibly.
Vapes can be disposed of through take-back schemes with the v**e retailer.
Check https://orlo.uk/52CBt for more info on recycling.
Vapes and other electrical items can also be recycled at all Warwickshire household waste recycling centres. Please ask the staff to direct you to the dedicated container.
Find your nearest centre here https://orlo.uk/EpkCL

23/06/2026

Help us to keep Warwickshire safe this week:
Water safety: Cooling off in open water can be tempting but it hides dangers like cold water shock and hidden currents. If you see someone in trouble, call 999 – don’t enter the water yourself!
Electrical safety: Heat can put a strain on appliances. Avoid overloading sockets, unplug devices when not in use, and check for frayed wires.
Be wildfire aware: Dry conditions mean a higher risk of wildfires. Be extra careful with BBQs – keep water or a hose nearby and never use disposable BBQs in public spaces or on dry grass.
Stay hydrated, keep out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day (11 am-3 pm), and please check on vulnerable friends, family, and neighbours.

23/06/2026

We are urging residents to test their smoke alarms regularly and make testing them part of their household routine.

Why not test your alarms every Tuesday?

You can book a safe and well check online: https://orlo.uk/pEBS3

22/06/2026

⛔ Road Closure – Coleshill - Emergency services are currently in attendance at a road traffic collision. 16:40 22/6/2026
Blythe Road into Coleshill Road is closed at Blythe Bridge, Coleshill and will remain closed until further notice while crews deal with the incident.
⛔Please avoid the area, find alternative routes where possible, and allow emergency services to carry out their work safely.
Thank you for your patience.

22/06/2026

With the hot weather continuing, it’s important to stay fire safe at home. Items like mirrors can concentrate the sun’s rays if left in direct sunlight, increasing the risk of nearby objects catching fire.
Please keep mirrors, aerosols, and other flammable items out of direct sunlight to help reduce the risk of fire.

22/06/2026

A red heat health alert has been issued across the Midlands and Southern England until 25th June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health. Please help us to keep you safe by:
Staying away from open bodies of water,
Not using disposable barbecues on dry grass and always disposing safely when completely cold.
Extinguish bonfires, ci******es and anything that could catch fire. Wild fires are a very real risk.
Stay hydrated and look after one another.

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If you're feeling the heat, there are a few tips you can follow to ensure you are hydrated and protected:

- Drink fluids regularly throughout the day

- Take a refillable bottle of water

- Stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm (when the sun is strongest)

- Apply sunscreen generously and re-apply frequently (especially after activities that remove it e.g. swimming)

For more tips and advice, please go to https://orlo.uk/B1gas

21/06/2026

Wildfire Warning ⚠️
With dry weather, wildfire risk is high. Help protect our open spaces:

Fully extinguish ci******es and matches
Take all litter home (especially glass)
We discourage the use of disposable BBQ’s but if you are using one keep them off dry grass and vegetation and dispose of ashes safely only when completely cold.
If you discover a fire, call 999 immediately.

21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing fathers, and father figures in our fire service family and beyond.
Special thank you to all those on shift for WFRS today spending the day helping to keep Warwickshire safe, we appreciate you all.

20/06/2026

The WFRS BBQ Rule Book! While you're enjoying the World Cup and the nice weather, please read our rules of the BBQ game!
#1 🔥 The chef may burn the burgers – not the garden! Always have a bucket of water nearby.
#2 🍴 Cook on the BBQ – not the grass. We don't recommend disposable BBQs.
#3 🚒 Bring the heat – not a fire engine! Keep your BBQ away from trees.
#4 🔥 Cook the food – not the fence. Make sure you leave plenty of space.
#5 🚨Make memories – not emergencies.

We want you to have a good time this summer, help us by sharing our advice.

19/06/2026

📅 Dates for Biker Down Course 2026 are bookable now!

This 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 course is delivered in collaboration with Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership and Bike Safe and covers:

- Scene Management

- Life saving skills

- Science of being seen

🗺️ Dates & locations:

Sunday 21 June - Nuneaton Fire Station

Sunday 5 July - Nuneaton Fire Station

Sunday 19 July - Leamington Spa Fire Station

Sunday 9 August - Leamington Spa Fire Station

Sunday 30 August - Rugby Fire Station

Sign-up at the link below ⬇️

https://orlo.uk/5pPib