Stratford-upon-Avon Fire Station

25/08/2026

🏕️ Planning a camping trip this August Bank Holiday?
With dry weather increasing the risk of fire, we're asking everyone to take extra care when camping, whether you're staying at a festival, campsite or enjoying the countryside.
🔥 Keep camping stoves and gas canisters well away from BBQs and other sources of heat.
🔥 Do not use disposable BBQs. They can remain dangerously hot long after use and can easily start fires if placed on dry grass or disposed of incorrectly. Never use BBQs, cooking equipment or gas appliances inside tents or enclosed spaces.
🔥 Never leave cooking equipment unattended and always ensure it has fully cooled before moving or disposing of it.
🚬 Extinguish ci******es completely and dispose of them responsibly. A discarded cigarette can quickly ignite dry grass and vegetation.
Let's all do our bit to prevent fires and keep ourselves, fellow campers and Warwickshire safe this Bank Holiday weekend. See less

🏕️ Planning a camping trip this August Bank Holiday?

With dry weather increasing the risk of fire, we're asking everyone to take extra care when camping, whether you're staying at a festival, campsite or enjoying the countryside.

🔥 Keep camping stoves and gas canisters well away from BBQs and other sources of heat.

🔥 Do not use disposable BBQs. They can remain dangerously hot long after use and can easily start fires if placed on dry grass or disposed of incorrectly. Never use BBQs, cooking equipment or gas appliances inside tents or enclosed spaces.

🔥 Never leave cooking equipment unattended and always ensure it has fully cooled before moving or disposing of it.

🚬 Extinguish ci******es completely and dispose of them responsibly. A discarded cigarette can quickly ignite dry grass and vegetation.

Let's all do our bit to prevent fires and keep ourselves, fellow campers and Warwickshire safe this Bank Holiday weekend.

18/08/2026

A small fire can start in seconds – but the consequences can last a lifetime.
What might seem like harmless curiosity or ‘something to do’ with friends can quickly turn into something much more serious.
We’re asking parents and carers to have open, honest conversations with children about the risks.
Even if they’re part of a group, choosing to set fires or being present when it happens – can still lead to serious consequences.
Please remind children:
Never to play with fire
To leave the area immediately if a fire is started
To tell a trusted adult
To call 999 if a fire starts
Fire setting can put lives at risk, harm wildlife and the environment, and have lasting impacts on those involved.
👉 Find out more about our Fire Setting Intervention work: https://orlo.uk/1yyIp
📧 Or contact us: [email protected] See less

A small fire can start in seconds – but the consequences can last a lifetime.

What might seem like harmless curiosity or ‘something to do’ with friends can quickly turn into something much more serious.

We’re asking parents and carers to have open, honest conversations with children about the risks.
Even if they’re part of a group, choosing to set fires or being present when it happens – can still lead to serious consequences.

Please remind children:

Never to play with fire

To leave the area immediately if a fire is started

To tell a trusted adult

To call 999 if a fire starts

Fire setting can put lives at risk, harm wildlife and the environment, and have lasting impacts on those involved.

👉 Find out more about our Fire Setting Intervention work: https://orlo.uk/1yyIp
📧 Or contact us: [email protected]

13/08/2026

5:00pm Thursday 13 August. Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service have declared a major incident due to a large fire in Salford Priors. There is a large emergency presence in the area and we continue to advise residents nearby to close all doors and windows. Please stay away from the area. Our control room is receiving a large number of calls, so please contact us only in a genuine emergency.
It's imperative that residents take all steps to reduce any fire risk. Please read advice on our social media channels about fire and water safety. You can make all the difference.

13/08/2026

With warm, dry weather increasing the risk of outdoor fires, we're supporting Stratford-on-Avon District Council's announcement that BBQs are banned at Fisherman's Car Park. Please help keep everyone safe and protect local wildlife by leaving BBQs at home, whereever you are during this weather.

12/08/2026

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/l14Lc

11/08/2026

Warwickshire is once again experiencing another heatwave with heat health warnings in place. During hot weather, water-related incidents increase and it's especially important to remind children and young people of the dangers of entering water, there are often hidden risks such as cold-water shock or currents.
Would your child know what to do if they found themselves in a dangerous situation? 🆘 Show them this video and teach them the ‘Float to Live' technique. It could save their life one day!

27/07/2026

Cooking safety matters! Never leave your cooking unattended and keep flammable items such as tea towels and oven mitts away from heat sources.
👉 Learn more about fire safety while in the kitchen: https://orlo.uk/ycXJ6 See less

🍳🔥 Cooking safety matters! Never leave your cooking unattended and keep flammable items such as tea towels and oven mitts away from heat sources.

👉 Learn more about fire safety while in the kitchen: https://orlo.uk/ycXJ6

21/07/2026

Join crews on Saturday 1st August by the bandstand at Stratford Recreation Ground for a free water safety day. Watch water rescue demonstrations, discover vital water-safety advice and meet the crews.
Will you be coming? Let us know by clicking 'attending' and please share with anyone you think might be interested in the event! https://orlo.uk/dAb13

17/07/2026

We are asking residents to take extra care this BBQ season, keeping yourself and our communities safe by following our BBQ safety tips:
🔥 Keep BBQs away from flammable objects like wooden sheds, fences, and trees.
🙅‍♀️ Never leave a BBQ unattended while cooking.
🌳 Only BBQ outdoors. Never use a BBQ indoors.
💧 Have a water source nearby such as a bucket or hose for emergencies.
❗ Use disposable BBQs responsibly: follow the safety instructions and never use them in parks, woods, or fields.
👍Light BBQs safely: use only lighters or approved starter fuels, never petrol or paraffin.
🆒 Dispose of ashes safely: let them cool completely before emptying them. Dispose of any ash or charcoal in a metal container only after confirming they are completely cool, not into bins where they can melt plastic and cause fires.
For more on how to stay safe this BBQ season, click below:
https://orlo.uk/WYEaU See less

We are asking residents to take extra care this BBQ season, keeping yourself and our communities safe by following our BBQ safety tips:

🔥 Keep BBQs away from flammable objects like wooden sheds, fences, and trees.

🙅‍♀️ Never leave a BBQ unattended while cooking.

🌳 Only BBQ outdoors. Never use a BBQ indoors.

💧 Have a water source nearby such as a bucket or hose for emergencies.

❗ Use disposable BBQs responsibly: follow the safety instructions and never use them in parks, woods, or fields.

👍Light BBQs safely: use only lighters or approved starter fuels, never petrol or paraffin.

🆒 Dispose of ashes safely: let them cool completely before emptying them. Dispose of any ash or charcoal in a metal container only after confirming they are completely cool, not into bins where they can melt plastic and cause fires.

For more on how to stay safe this BBQ season, click below:

https://orlo.uk/WYEaU

14/07/2026

Have you tested your smoke alarms recently?
It is important to test smoke alarms regularly to make sure they're working properly.
Having working smoke alarms on all levels of your home could save your life in the event of fire; they can give you the few extra seconds you need to escape.
Learn more: https://orlo.uk/ZE7TX
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Have you tested your smoke alarms recently?

It is important to test smoke alarms regularly to make sure they're working properly.

Having working smoke alarms on all levels of your home could save your life in the event of fire; they can give you the few extra seconds you need to escape.

Learn more: https://orlo.uk/ZE7TX