Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
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The official Twitter feed for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service🚨 Do not use Twitter to report an emergency, call 999. Our feed is not monitored 24 hours.
Service Headquarters, Birstall
Joined July 2013
Our crews recently faced delays in attending incidents due to dangerous parking. Please, if you're parking on a narrow road, especially during a busy event, think: "Could a fire engine (or an ambulance) get past me?" It might mean the difference between life and death... 🔥 🚒
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RT @leicspolice: ** ROAD CLOSURE** 0825hrs Roseberry St and the roads around Green Lane Rd are closed whilst Police and Fire are dealin…
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Great Glen publican Cimi Kazazi has received an award from @NatPubwatch for helping a woman trapped in her car outside his pub, during the recent flash floods. While we would always urge the public not to enter flood waters themselves, we recognise his selfless act of bravery.
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@Hpsaucy515 Hi Helen, Please contact our Service Information Team and they will be able to assist.
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Please take care if you're travelling today, as #StormEowyn is causing disruption. Plan your journey and be prepared for delays and re-routes. If you wish to report debris in the road that is not an immediate risk to life, please do so via your local council's website. Thank you.
To report downed trees or debris in the road, please visit your local councils website. In the first instance they are the most appropriate agency to deal with these issues. We urge you to only call 999 if there is any immediate danger or a risk to life. Thank you.
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After 34 years in the Service we bid a fond farewell to Raj Dard. Born and raised in Leicester, Raj always wanted to be a Firefighter, and he's always been a proud, passionate part of our firefighting community, making a real impact on people's lives. Happy retirement Raj! 🪓💦
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Having floodwater in your home and being evacuated can be very distressing experiences. If you or someone you know has been affected by the recent severe flooding in Leicestershire, please consider this free NHS mental wellbeing support, available through @vitahealthuk
Experiencing the impact of flooding? We're here for you. Life disruptions can be overwhelming, impacting your well-being. If you're feeling anxious or depressed, our professional talking therapy can help. Call 0330 094 5595, text 'YOU' to 88802, or visit
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Thank you to our partners at Leicestershire County Council, their highways team and their gritters, for helping to keep our local roads safe during the continuing wintry conditions. This weekend looks set to remain very cold indeed - please take extra care and plan your journey.
Our highways team continue to be out and about in the challenging weather, organising road closures and warning signs for ice and floodwater ❄️ Gritters have been out overnight and during the day Take care out there!
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Chief Fire Officer @FaintCallum spoke to @BBCLeicester today on our response to the severe flooding: We're now in the recovery phase - the work continues. Thanks to our crews, @EMASNHSTrust @leicspolice @EnvAgency @LeicsCountyHall and all local authorities
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Thank you to everyone who has followed our safety advice and avoided flooded areas during the ongoing major incident. Over the past 24 hours, we have: 📲 Responded to over 380 calls 🚒 Attended 56 flooding incidents
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Our crews have been busy today responding to multiple flooding incidents with 59 people rescued today from properties. ⚠️ Life at risk? Call 999 🏠 Flooded home? Turn off electricity, gas & water 🚧 Road closed? Find another route ✅ Check on vulnerable neighbours
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🚨 Major Incident Declared Severe flooding across the region ⬇️ 📲 Over 200 emergency calls received 🚒 17 people rescued so far ⚠️ Crews are attending incidents involving stranded vehicles, flooded homes, and rising water levels. Find out more
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🌧️ Some roads may still be affected by flooding. If flood water blocks your route, do not drive through it - it is often deeper than you think. Don't go around road closure signs, find an alternate route. If you get stuck and it’s an emergency, call 999 🚒
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Happy New Year from everyone here at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. 🚒 🎉 #SaferPeopleSaferPlaces #NewYearsDay #CelebrateSafely
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Heading out this New Year’s Eve? 🎉 Stay safe! 🔥 Last night, Eastern’s Blue Watch attended a kitchen fire from an unattended tumble dryer. 🚪 Close doors to prevent fire spread and avoid leaving appliances running while out. Stay safe and Happy New Year! 🥳
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This December, Coalville Station’s Fill a Fire Engine event at Morrisons collected an incredible 1,233kg of donations in just 5 hours! Huge thanks to our generous community and amazing volunteers. Your support helps sustain the Trussell Trust and Coalville Food Bank into 2025
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🥳 Celebrating New Year’s Eve at home or out and about? Whatever you chose, make sure you #CelebrateSafely. For tips and advice on how to do so, visit
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Over £8,000 raised this Christmas by the Mini Fire Engine! A huge congratulations to the team for raising an incredible £17,000 this year for amazing causes including The Fire Fighters Charity, Action Homeless, and The Menphys Hub Thank you to everyone who donated ❤️
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Spending time in the kitchen with the kids this Christmas? 🎄 Remember, never leave children unsupervised while cooking. Keep matches and pan handles out of their reach to ensure their safety. For more safety tips, visit ➡️ #CelebrateSafely
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Celebrating New Years Eve with fireworks? 🎆 🎉 ⚠️ Remember, it's illegal to set off fireworks in the street ✅ #CelebrateSafely and follow all the correct procedures 🔥 If your clothes catch fire: Stop, Drop and Roll Visit: ➡️
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