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Close internal doors, especially the kitchen door, to protect your exit routes.
Closed doors can hold back smoke and fire for between 10 and 30 minutes, giving you time to escape safely.
#SmokeisNoJoke
– slowing the spread could save your life.
How would you feel if a poorly parked vehicle delayed crews reaching an incident involving your family or home?
Please always park responsibly, and double check to see if you've left enough space for emergency vehicles to get through.
If you're a farmer, you know you must notify us if you're storing 25 tonnes+ of nitrates. To help our firefighters respond safely & protect the environment, we're encouraging farmers across
#Kent
#Medway
to tell us if they're storing over one tonne.
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Would you know what to do if you fell into water and couldn't swim to safety? 🤔
If you find yourself struggling in water, try to float on your back to catch your breath (like a star⭐)
This will help you calm down and preserve energy, before shouting out for help.
Careful not to lose your footing on your waterside stroll or run. Riverbanks and coastal paths can be unstable. Stick to proper pathways and keep clear of the edge.
Safety tips:
#BeWaterAware
Be aware of the hidden dangers in open water, like lakes & rivers:
🔹 colder water than you expect (causing cold water shock)
🔹 deeper than it looks
🔹 stronger currents despite seeming calm
It's not worth the risk - swim in designated life guarded areas instead.
#BeWaterAware
Following a house fire in
#Gravesend
last night, crews are reminding people to check candles are completely out and fully cooled before being disposed of. More here -