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Another practical assessment is the confined space test. Negotiate your way through a set path whilst working with restricted mobility and visibility. #firefighter #confinedspace #nofear #basics #dorset #wiltshire

Your new career is calling. Recruiting Control Firefighters now! Find out more using the link in our bio. #firecontrol #firefighter #fireservice

Be part of something bigger. Recruiting on-call firefighters now! Hit the link in our bio to find out more

On Tuesday 22nd September, started an epic 760km + ride from Lyme Regis and will finish at Bristol Children’s on Saturday 26th September. Raising money for @fire rescue service official and @The Grand Appeal Charity If you want to donate to these great causes, visit the link in our bio for more…

After spending an incredible five days perched in a tree, Tilly the cat had well and truly tested all nine of her lives! 😺 Her devoted owners tried everything they could think of to coax her down, even bringing in a cherry picker but it could quite reach the dizzy heights she had managed to climb…

Our very own fire engine review from the legend that is James May! We had fun with this one 🚒 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel using the link in our bio #JamesMay #FireEngine #firefighter #creatorsearchinsights

Calling out, not falling out. Don’t be afraid to challenge risky behaviour. You never know, you might get a promotion! #roadsafety #saferdriving #dorset #wiltshire

Every year, the Service responds to numerous fires involving farm machinery, hay bales, fields, and barns. During harvest, dust and chaff can build up in machines and catch fire if overheated. Here's a safety checklist NFU Mutual has created for farmers to help prevent combine fires: - Regularly…

Approx 100m x 40m of heath was lost on Saturday night after a camping stove set fire to a tent, then spreading to the adjacent land. Huge thanks to Wessex Rescue for their drone, and the farmers who provided water bowsers and drenched the ground to limit the fire spread. We were also supported at…

A hot a busy start to July. #heatwave #howareyou #harvest #firefighting #firefightersoftiktok🔥🚒👍

“Calling out, not falling out” Don’t be afraid to call out risky behaviour without the fear of falling out with your mates. Judgement can land well, without causing an argument or awkward atmosphere. #driving #risky #safetybriefing

Our top five horror stories #horrorstory #firesafety #firedetection

Please leave the BBQs at home. Pack a picnic instead #BeWildfireAware #wildfire #picnic #fyp

Another busy week for the workshops teams! #mechanics #vehicle #dorset #wiltshire #dwfrs

The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Authority recently made the decision to take proposals for potential closure of up to eight fire stations, to public consultation. That consultation is now live, with all the information available on our website. The Authority has not yet decided on these…

This week, we carried out a training exercise as part of our ongoing training programme. The exercise involved specialist rope rescue teams from Westlea and Poole, alongside firefighters and the Aerial Ladder Platform from Salisbury Fire Station. As part of the training, crews simulated the rescue…

Will you be going out celebrating Christmas with colleagues, friends and family?? If you can’t walk home safely, make sure you have a designated driver who won’t drink, or book a taxi. #drivetoarrive

Follow these top tips for sparkler safety: 🧑‍🧒 Always supervise children when using sparklers. 🧤Make sure everyone handling sparklers wears gloves. 🎆Hold sparklers at arm’s length while being lit and light them one at a time. ❌Don’t wave sparklers about close to other people. 🪣 Keep a bucket of…

📞 What advice would you give to a new starter or someone thinking about applying? 🚨We are recruiting now! 🚨 Find out more about the role and apply using the link in our bio. #control #firecontrol #redwatch #fireservice #teamwork

#firecontrol📞 What is the toughest part of the job? ‼️ Think you’ve got what it takes? Applications will be open TOMORROW (Monday 27th October)! 💻 Will you be applying? #firecontrol #teamwork #controlroom

Celebrating Halloween? 👻 Keep halloween costumes away from lit candles and other naked flames. 🎃 Use LED candles in your pumpkins. 🔥 If your costume does catch fire - Rembember STOP, DROP and ROLL #ghostphotoshoot #halloweentrend #halloween #testyoursmokealarm #candlesafety

📞 What is the best part about the job? 🔥 Fire Control (Red Watch) are back again! If you’re thinking about a career in the fire service, head over to our website to read more about the crucial role that Fire Control play! Link in bio 🔗 👀 Keep an eye on our socials - applications are opening very…

📞 What is a common misconception about Fire Control? 🚒 Meet Red Watch - they’ll be on our socials this week answering questions, so you can see what it’s really like inside the control room! 🤔 Interested? Watch this space because applications are opening soon! #fireservice #firecontrol…

Hazmat or Hazardous Material training is a procedure we adopt for incident involving potentially hazardous materials including chemicals, gases, radioactive and biological substances that could cause harm to people or the environment. #firefighter #firefightertiktok #oncallfirefighters

It’s an Aerial Ladder Platform. Thank you #IYKYK #firefightertiktok #fireservice #terminology

Unfortunately we do like… #unfortunately #firefighter #fireservice #fridayfeeling #fyp

This is all that’s left after the fire at Holt Heath in Dorset. 72 hectares of heathland destroyed. Firefighters have been on scene tackling this fire since last Saturday and a major incident was quickly declared. Some local residents had to leave their homes and precious wildlife has been lost…

Off to uni? Here are some tips on staying safe if you will be living away from home. #unilife #backtoschoolcheck #fyp

Newton Heath Fire update. #heathfire #purbeck

On completion of their training, our new wholetime firefighter recruits attended their pass out parade in Salisbury on Friday with family and friends. Congratulations everyone! #firefighter #firefightertiktok #dwfrs #dorset #wiltshire #passoutparade