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Two more national fire strikes set to affect Hertfordshire

Posted on June 11, 2014 by potters bar life

Residents are once again urged to take extra care following the Fire Brigades Union announcement of two further walkouts on 12 and 21 June. These strikes will take place on • Thursday 12 June from 9am to 9am on Friday 13 … Continue reading →

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Road safety campaign targets young people across Hertfordshire

Posted on May 6, 2013 by potters bar life

Road safety campaign targets young people across Hertfordshire Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) will host a series of events to highlight road safety messages for young people as part of National Road Safety Week from 6-12 May. The week … Continue reading →

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Fifteen children died in accidental fires across the country last year, and in Hertfordshire, a total of 118 injuries and five deaths were caused by dwelling fires.

Posted on March 29, 2013 by potters bar life

You can’t turn back time: will you promise to keep your family safe? A hard-hitting video from the Fire Kills campaign highlights the importance of keeping your family fire-safe, Hertfordshire’s Chief Fire Officer Roy Wilsher said today. In the video, … Continue reading →

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Cook up a fire safe feast this February

Posted on January 30, 2013 by ebaths

There are lots of opportunities to show off your cooking skills this February – from making pancakes with the family on Shrove Tuesday (12 February), to cooking up a romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day (14 February) or enjoying some home-made chips during … Continue reading →

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Explosive advice on storing petrol

Posted on March 30, 2012 by potters bar life

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning people of the dangers of storing extra petrol in either the garage or the home. With widespread concerns about a possible fuel drivers’ strike in the coming weeks there may be a temptation … Continue reading →

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When you change your clock, test your smoke alarm

Posted on March 19, 2012 by potters bar life

Lose some sleep but save a life: When you change your clocks, test your smoke alarms. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue service are supporting the national ‘Fire Kills’ advertising campaign during March, reminding people to test their household smoke alarms when … Continue reading →

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Pancake Day tips from Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue

Posted on February 15, 2012 by potters bar life

Pancake Day tips from Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue When you are distracted by the haunting image of a delicious, warm pancake sprinkled with lemon juice and sugar, fire safety may not be at the forefront of your mind. However, fat … Continue reading →

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Don’t let fire be an unwelcome guest this Christmas

Posted on December 17, 2011 by potters bar life

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue is reminding residents of a few simple tips to ensure everyone has a safe – as well as merry – Christmas this year. Last year, eight out of ten house fires in Hertfordshire on Christmas Eve, … Continue reading →

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Hertfordshire’s fire volunteer scheme gets national recognition

Posted on November 24, 2011 by potters bar life

Fire safety volunteer manager Roy Aldwin may have just missed out on being named ‘Public Servant of the Year’ in the Guardian’s prestigious awards, but Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is still proud of him. Roy, 47, was one of … Continue reading →

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Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for volunteers in Borehamwood

Posted on September 6, 2011 by potters bar life

Fire safety volunteer drive in Borehamwood Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for volunteers in Borehamwood to give some of their time to a successful safety scheme. The fire safety community volunteer scheme was launched in January 2008 and … Continue reading →

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