Safety reminder as hot dry weather continues
With no end in sight to the recent dry weather, and temperatures set to rise again, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people to take extra care when enjoying the outdoors.
With no end in sight to the recent dry weather, and temperatures set to rise again, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people to take extra care when enjoying the outdoors.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has a range of guidance for employers on working in hot temperatures.
Now that the warm, light evenings are with us and the summer holidays are fast approaching, barbecues are beginning to sizzle across Dorset and Wiltshire
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued heat-health alerts with warm weather forecast across the country throughout the course of this week.
With the summer holidays fast approaching, many children across Dorset and Wiltshire will be spending more time in the kitchen. But whether they’re lending a hand or simply seeking a snack, it’s important to make sure that they know the hazards of a hot hob.
An update has been provided on the ongoing fire on Salisbury Plain, with residents in the affected areas being asked to take sensible precautions where they can to keep them as safe as possible from the smoke.
This week, at the start of National Picnic Week (19-26 June), Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) is launching its wildfire prevention campaign - #BringAPicnicNotABBQ.
Firefighters from Stratton fire station are holding their first station open day for over 3 years. The event will take place on Sunday 26 June from 10 -3pm providing fun and entertainment for all ages!
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the landfill site in Compton Bassett, near Calne on 27/4/22 (image by Wiltshire Police).
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to only call 999 for Storm Eunice damage where life is at risk.
Gas networks SGN and Wales & West Utilities have partnered Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) to keep people across its area safe from the dangers of carbon monoxide.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for new on-call firefighters in Cricklade.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for new on-call firefighters in Cricklade.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service as part of the Fire Kills campaign is asking people to make sure they fit smoke alarms on every level of their home and to test them regularly.
With just Christmas just around the corner, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service has released some top tips to help keep your family safe over the festive period!
As the nights draw in, and we turn our attention to the festive season, Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) is
calling on businesses and the public to play their part in mitigating the threat from terrorism.
With colder weather on the horizon, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people about the best ways to stay safe and warm this winter.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for young people to join their Fire Cadets programme at Trowbridge fire station, which will start in September.
Public Health England has recently updated its Heatwave Plan for England taking into account COVID-19, to help people stay as safe as possible during this time.
DWFRS and partners launch new wildfire prevention campaign #BringAPicnicNotABBQ