Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service

30/05/2026

Our crews have been busy tackling a number of outdoor fires in the last couple of days, and you can see the damage caused by one in Sprowston earlier today.

The best way you can help us to deal with these is by calling 999 and getting somewhere safe if you see a fire. But there are a couple of extra things that could make a big difference:

📍 Download the What3Words app to your phone in advance (why not now?), which will give you a three-word code for an exact 3m x 3m location when you log in to the app. Quoting this three-word code back to our control room enables us to find locate where you are, which is particularly useful in remote or wooded areas.

📱 Our control room uses GoodSAM technology, which allows you to instantly video live stream to them. They can share this with our crews, which allows them to see exactly what a fire looks like and what tactics to use to tackle it before they arrive, and could help us with our investigation into how the fire started too.

Every little bit of extra support you provide can help us to help keep you safe 🙏

30/05/2026

The warm weather is set to continue today, so we have some advice to share with you to help prevent wildfires 🔥

🥪 Take a picnic if you are heading out - disposable barbecues can easily get out of control

🚮 Please put your rubbish in the bin or take it home with you - discarded litter can start fires in the open

🚬 Make sure ci******es are extinguished fully and never throw lit ci******es from car windows

Thank you for helping to keep Norfolk safe from fire as we come to the end of this warm May half-term 😊

29/05/2026

Looks like another warm weekend is on the way, and we hope that means you’re going to be enjoying the beautiful Norfolk outdoors ❤️

If you’re going to be in and around water this weekend, then please make sure you’re taking every precaution to stay as safe as possible, and look out for those out with you too.

🛟 Wear a life jacket when taking part in water based activities – life jackets save lives
⛅ Check the weather forecast and tides before you go
Choose a lifeguarded venue
👥 Never swim alone - always take someone with you
👀 Wear the right kit to keep you warm and visible while out in the open water
🗣️ In an emergency, stay calm, float and call for help

Stay safe, act responsibly and enjoy your weekend - 😎

29/05/2026

🛥️As part of Boat Fire Safety Week, Lucy from our Prevention team joined Broads Beat to visit Stalham and Sutton Staithe.

Speaking with people living aboard boats, the team shared practical advice to help reduce the risk of fires and keep residents safe on the water.

They emphasised the importance of having fuel, gas and electrical systems regularly checked for damage and leaks, as well as handing out carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms.

😍Thank you to everyone who stopped to have a chat!

29/05/2026

🚒 Do you live or work in East Harling or the surrounding area? Put Saturday 27th June in your diaries, as our on-call station is hosting a firefighter taster session!

East Harling Fire Station will be opening its doors to give people a chance to try their hand at some of the skills needed in the on-call firefighter role, such as hose work, fire ground fitness, and using breathing apparatus.

📍Where: East Harling Fire Station, Church Rd, East Harling, NR16 2NB

📅 When: Saturday 27th June; 10am-2pm.

👋 Who’s invited: Anyone living or working in East Harling and the surrounding areas, including Larling, Roudham, Illington, Quidenham, Bridgham, Snetterton, and Garboldisham.

Come along, meet our friendly East Harling crew, ask them any questions you might have, and find out what it takes to be an on-call firefighter. Oh, also it’s all completely free!

Interested? Please fill in the event form (see the comments section) in advance if you’d like to attend, and we hope to see you there!

28/05/2026

More lives lost on UK open water. Our thoughts are with the affected families. 💔
Please only swim where it is safe, don’t swim alone and be aware of hazards and the risk of cold water shock.
Don’t enter the water after somebody if they get into difficulty- call 999.
Safety advice from our Water Safety Forum partners at Broads Authority 👇

Eleven lives lost. Nine of them young people. Every one tragic and unforgettable.

The heartbreaking incidents over last week and the bank holiday weekend, which claimed eleven lives, are a devastating reminder of the dangers of entering open water.

Every year in the UK, periods of warm weather and heatwaves lead to a rise in drowning incidents and people getting into difficulty in the water. Too often, those involved are children and young adults simply spending time with friends, hoping to cool off and enjoy themselves, unaware of the risks they may be facing.

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, guardian, auntie, uncle or simply a friend, you can play an important role in helping to reduce the risk of these tragedies by sharing messages around water safety.

Everyone should respect the water and understand the risks associated with entering it. Rivers, broads, ponds, gravel pits and unsupervised stretches of coastline can all become deadly in the wrong circumstances.

The safest option is to stay out of the water altogether. But if people do enter the water, make sure it is in a supervised safe area such as a lifeguarded beach (or at an organised event) and that you are prepared and properly plan.

If people get into difficulty in the water, remember the RNLI's advice to Float to Live: tilt your head back, keep your airway clear, relax and float on your back until the effects of cold water shock begin to pass.

If you see someone else struggling in the water, resist the urge to jump in and enter the water after them. Call 999 immediately, encourage them to Float to Live, and, if possible, throw them something that will help them stay afloat, such as a life ring or any object that aids buoyancy.

We can all play our part in keeping each other safe. So please share water safety messages when you see them, tell others and let's look out for one another this summer.

Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK

28/05/2026

The sky isn’t the only thing that’s blue and been seen out in Hunstanton in the last few days 👀 💙

It was ‘Smurf’s up’ at Cliff Parade at the weekend, as our Hunstanton on-call crew took part in one of our favourite annual community engagement events, the Hunstanton Bowls Club v Fire Service bowls match.

We're not sure about this guy’s name, but as he seems to be a fan favourite and is cool under pressure, we’re going to take a guess at Cillian Smurfy…? 🫣

28/05/2026

❤️ As part of Dementia Action Week last week, Lucy from our Prevention team visited Sprowston Dementia Friendly Community and Community Dementia Cafe .

The cafe was celebrating its 10th anniversary, and Lucy joined over 70 attendees to mark the occasion.

🚒 Lucy also shared important fire safety advice with carers of those living with dementia and highlighted the availability of free Home Fire Safety Visits.

27/05/2026

🛥️This coincides with school holidays and an increase in activity on our beautiful Norfolk waterways.

Boats should be fitted with smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and fuel, gas and electrical systems should be regularly checked for damage and leaks.

🧯Look at locations of and read instructions for fire blankets and extinguishers.

If you smell gas, turn off the supply and get it checked.

🚨If you think there is a problem with the electrics, turn off the power and get it checked out.

As you would at home, keep fabrics away from hobs and cookers.

🚶‍♀️Make sure you have an escape route planned, should a fire occur.