All posts tagged "safety"
- Beloved family pet dies after ingesting algae in Cheshire forest
A beloved family pet sadly passed after swimming in toxic blue-green algae at Delamere Forest. Kendall, a King Charles Cavalier, was out with his owners at a motor show in the area when he took a dip...
- Posted August 1, 2019
- Enjoy the summer holidays but stay safe says Ambulance Service
Summer is finally here and as children and families make exciting plans for the coming weeks, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is asking everyone to take extra care to make sure their holidays don’t get spoilt by...
- Posted July 25, 2019
- More than 2,150 people attend Biker Down since launch
Since the first delivery of Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service’s free Biker Down five years ago, more than 2,150 people have attended the educational course. Biker Down helps to equip attendees with vital information on how to...
- Posted June 29, 2019
- Safety tips for Cheshire motorway drivers at start of breakdown season
Highways England is issuing safety advice to Cheshire drivers today – to be prepared at the start of the busiest time of the year for breakdowns on England’s motorways. New data from the company shows more than...
- Posted June 24, 2019
- Mum warns other families following hoverboard fire at her Widnes home
A mum from Widnes is warning other families to be vigilant after a fire involving a popular electronic toy put her children’s lives in danger. Shortly after 8pm on Monday 13 May a two-wheeled self-balancing electronic scooter,...
- Posted May 30, 2019
- Call for vigilance following spate of burglaries across Cheshire
Cheshire residents are being urged to be vigilant following a spate of burglaries across the county. A series of homes, sheds, garages and businesses were targeted by burglars over the weekend. Vehicles parked in front of homes...
- Posted May 22, 2019
- Cheshire Fire and Rescue highlight importance of planning in the event of a fire
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is supporting a national campaign to raise awareness of the importance of planning how you would get out of your home in the event of a fire. Held throughout May, National...
- Posted May 16, 2019
- Firefighters promote water safety and drowning prevention
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is issuing important water safety advice in support of the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) Be Water Aware campaign. The targeted campaign is running until 5 May 2019, aiming to highlight the...
- Posted May 3, 2019
- Zero deaths in accidental house fires in Cheshire
For the first time in its history Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has had zero deaths in accidental house fires during its annual reporting period, in this case from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. This...
- Posted April 10, 2019
- Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service supports Register My Appliance Day
Supporting Register My Appliance Day today, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is keen to remind local residents to take a few minutes on www.registermyappliance.org.uk to register the large appliances they rely on every day to handle essential chores, chill...
- Posted January 24, 2019