🚒 Join us at our fire station open days this summer!
Lancing Fire Station is hosting an open day on Saturday 11 July
Visit our website for more details about our upcoming events: orlo.uk/tS15U
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service
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West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service
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West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service - making West Sussex a safer place to live, work & visit. This account is monitored 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, in an emergency call 999.
- ⚠️⚠️⚠️ The A272 Cowfold Road is closed near the junction with Foxhole Lane and Bolney Chapel Road following a road traffic collision. Drivers are urged to avoid the area for the time being. ⚠️⚠️⚠️
- Serious crime. Serious time. Over 3,000 people in the UK were charged with starting deliberate fires last year and are facing the consequences. #FireKills
- ⚠️⚠️⚠️ The A285 between Halnaker and Ides Common is currently closed in both directions following a road traffic collision. Drivers are urged to avoid the area for the time being. ⚠️⚠️⚠️
- 🌊 Always respect the water and think twice before jumping in. Choose a spot with a lifeguard and look out for rip currents if you’re swimming in the sea. Make sure there is someone on the shore who can look out for you and call for help if needed.
- ⚠️⚠️⚠️ We are at the scene of a fire involving a property in Thatcher Close, Crawley. People living nearby should keep their windows and doors closed for the time being. Drivers are urged to avoid the area to allow firefighters to work safely. ⚠️⚠️⚠️
- ⚠️⚠️⚠️ We are at the scene of fire involving a car on the A259 at Rustington. The A259 eastbound is closed between The Body Shop Roundabout and Mill Lane Roundabout. The westbound carriageway is very busy, and drivers are urged to avoid the area for the time being. ⚠️⚠️⚠️
- 🍔 Take care when firing up the barbecue - don't leave it unattended. 🗑️ Give disposable barbecues plenty of time to cool down before putting them in the bin. Follow our safety tips at: orlo.uk/hUR7l
- If you see someone in trouble in the water, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard when at the beach or the fire and rescue service when when at an inland river. Never go in to attempt a rescue. Find more water safety advice at orlo.uk/a8TJu
- Concerned about fire-setting behaviour? Our specialists are here to help, find out more orlo.uk/cxkdk #FireKills
- ☀️ Even during hot weather river and sea water temperatures can be very cold, which may affect your ability to swim. Stick to supervised areas and follow warning signs and flags. orlo.uk/JhX0g
- High temperatures and dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires. Follow our advice to stay safe. Find more hot weather advice at orlo.uk/egcMB
00:00 - A small spark can start a devastating fire. Make safety a priority when enjoying the outdoors this summer. #FireKills
