Fire Safety News

Fire is one of those risks we are taught about from a young age and something we as a country are getting much better at reducing. However its important to recognise that there are a wide variety of risks associated with fire, from candle safety to wildfires or even major fires in industrial buildings. 

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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service - Smoke Alarms Save Lives

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service - Smoke Alarms Save Lives

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As part of the Fire Kills campaign, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue is asking people to make sure they fit smoke alarms on every level of their home and to test them regularly.

Unplug To Unwind

Unplug To Unwind

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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service launch new fire prevention campaign Unplug To Unwind

Bonfire Night / Fireworks

Bonfire Night / Fireworks

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Be safe with fireworks this year

Safety reminder ahead of Diwali

Safety reminder ahead of Diwali

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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service would like to make sure everyone stays safe while celebrating Diwali this year.

Have a spooky but safe Halloween

Have a spooky but safe Halloween

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With Halloween and Bonfire night fast approaching, DW Fire & Rescue Service is encouraging everyone to have a spooky (but safe) Halloween

Stay safe this fireworks season

Stay safe this fireworks season

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Follow the Office for Product Safety and Standards guidance to purchase, use and dispose of fireworks safely and responsibly

Reminder not to cut corners with electrical safety this Christmas

Reminder not to cut corners with electrical safety this Christmas

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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people not to cut corners with safety when buying electrical items as Christmas gifts this year.

Festive safety reminder to local businesses

Festive safety reminder to local businesses

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Local businesses are being reminded to keep their premises safe from fire in the final run-up to Christmas.

Stay warm - but also stay safe

Stay warm - but also stay safe

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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people about the best ways to stay safe while staying warm this winter – especially with the cost of living still high.

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Wiltshire & Swindon Local Resilience Forum - Recovery Workshop

Wiltshire & Swindon Local Resilience Forum - Recovery Workshop

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The Local Resilience Forum (LRF) partners work together to plan, prepare, response and recovery from incidents.

Exercise RISE - Vulnerable People Dashboard on the Esri Platform

Exercise RISE - Vulnerable People Dashboard on the Esri Platform

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Wiltshire & Swindon LRF stress-test the new developed Beacon platform.

Power Outage Planning and National Exercises

Power Outage Planning and National Exercises

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Our chance to test Power Outage Scenarios on a big scale with over 200 people involved!