Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

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This week, MFRS crew members stationed at our Marine Rescue Unit (MRU) situated on the banks of the River Mersey and our...
28/05/2026

This week, MFRS crew members stationed at our Marine Rescue Unit (MRU) situated on the banks of the River Mersey and our Community Safety Team held a series of water safety sessions in collaboration with LFC Foundation’s Premier League Kicks programme.
The sessions focused on providing young people with advice about how to stay safe around water, the role of the MRU serving the public and visitors to the region, and how to use a Throwline if you see someone in trouble in the water.
Tailored water activities were organised at Liverpool Water Sports Centre to highlight the importance of enjoying water under supervision at designated areas and activity centres.

Would you know what to do if you got into difficulty in the water?
Just remember, FLOAT TO LIVE:

🌊 Tilt your head back with your ears submerged
🌊 Move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat
🌊 Float until you can control your breathing
🌊 Only then, call for help, swim to safety or continue floating until help arrives

If you see someone struggling in the water, your first instinct might be to jump in, but that can put you in danger. Instead, remember:

📱 PHONE 999 for help
🌊 Tell them to FLOAT on their back
🛟 THROW rescue equipment to keep them afloat until emergency services arrive

Does your car need a wash? MFRS is holding a charity car wash at Wallasey Community Fire Station this weekend, raising m...
27/05/2026

Does your car need a wash? MFRS is holding a charity car wash at Wallasey Community Fire Station this weekend, raising money for the Fire Fighter’s Charity and St Vincent de Paul Mini Vinnies

📆 Sunday, 31 May 2026
⌚️ 1-4pm
📍 Wallasey Community Fire Station, Mill Lane, Wallasey CH44 5UE

25/05/2026

If you see someone struggling in the water, your first instinct might be to jump in, but that can put you in danger. Instead, remember:

📱 PHONE 999 for help
🌊 Tell them to FLOAT on their back
🛟 THROW rescue equipment to keep them afloat until emergency services arrive

22/05/2026

With the weather heating up over the next few days, if you or someone you know is around water, please share this advice around Float to Live 🌊

15/05/2026

Recruit Course 01/26 are heading into the weekend in high spirits following a successful RTC scenario 🚗

Syndicate 1 put their RTC skills to the test during a challenging multi-vehicle collision scenario, successfully rescuing two casualties throughout the exercise.

The exercise involved rescuing two casualties using different techniques:
• A standard “all four wheels” roof removal rescue
• A more technical extrication involving a vehicle positioned on its side

Firefighters at Aintree Community Fire Station are hosting a car wash this weekend 🚗🧽The money raised from the car wash ...
15/05/2026

Firefighters at Aintree Community Fire Station are hosting a car wash this weekend 🚗🧽

The money raised from the car wash will be split between the Fire Fighters Charity and The British Moroccan Society following the devastating earthquake in 2023.

Our International Search and Rescue Team responded to the earthquake, and they have been raising money since then to help rebuild educational institutions destroyed in the natural disaster.

Come get your car washed and support the Fire Fighters Charity and The British Moroccan Society.

📆 Saturday, 16 May 2026
📍 Aintree Community Fire Station, 100B Long Lane, Aintree, L9 7BL
⌚️ 11am – 3pm

14/05/2026

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week 💚

As a Service, MFRS is committed to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. From making Mental Health First Aid a mandatory part of firefighter recruit training - we treat mental health first aid as important and physical first aid - to providing critical incident stress management, counselling support, and access to our Service Chaplain, support is always available to our staff.

Through training and wellbeing initiatives, we hope to give our staff the confidence to talk openly, support others, and seek help when they need it. Our aim is to reduce stigma and create a safe, supportive environment where no one feels judged for speaking up about their mental health.

If you’re struggling, please remember support is available through Fire Fighters Charity or Samaritans.

Recruit Group 01/26 have swapped places this week! 🚒🧗‍♀️ Syndicate 1 were introduced to tech rescue, completing their Sa...
08/05/2026

Recruit Group 01/26 have swapped places this week! 🚒

🧗‍♀️ Syndicate 1 were introduced to tech rescue, completing their Safe Working at Height assessment in Taylor Park.

🔥 Syndicate 2 wrapped up their first week of BA training with a practical scenario exercise in our terraced houses.

One team, two very different challenges this week 👏

Today is Firefighters Memorial Day, a day to honour the sacrifices of firefighters who have been killed or injured in th...
04/05/2026

Today is Firefighters Memorial Day, a day to honour the sacrifices of firefighters who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

To mark the day, MFRS firefighters and operational staff held a minute’s silence at midday at Community Fire Stations across Merseyside to pay tribute to and remember all those who have died or been injured as a result of their duties whilst serving their communities.

We remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and give thanks for their service and dedication.

01/05/2026

🍻🌊 Alcohol and water are a dangerous combination.

Each year a number of drowning incidents involve alcohol and or drugs.

Choosing to enter the water while under the influence or walking near water after a night out can quickly lead to tragedy.

Stay aware of your surroundings especially near open water rivers canals and docks after drinking.

🚫 If you’ve been drinking avoid entering the water.
🚶‍♂️ Stick to well-lit safe routes away from the edge.
👀 Look out for friends and keep each other safe.

Respect the water its power and its risks

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