Colin Ramirez CFO GFRS

GFRS personnel have completed specialist training at the Fire Service College. Firefighters undertook a 3 day Breathing Apparatus Advanced Refresher course. In addition, Officers completed the Incident Command Level 1 course, developing core command skills. @GibraltarGov

GFRS are managing a large volume of calls due to the inclement weather. Please stay safe and secure any loose furniture &/or materials in patios balconies etc.

We hope you've all had a good start to the new year. We have now started the Petroleum Licence renewal process, which will carry on until the 31st March.@GibraltarGov

Christmas is coming! Please follow the advice on this post for a safe and enjoyable Christmas break. If you require further advice, please contact the Fire Safety Department on 200 72936.

Gibraltar Fire & Rescue Service personnel will be supporting Movember throughout the month of November, in support of Prostate Cancer Gibraltar. Every donation will contribute towards this cause so please support us on the Justgiving page: justgiving.com/page/gfrs-soc……

The Supported Needs & Disability Office & The GFRS have collaborated to promote the use of Personal Emergency Evac Plans(PEEP)A PEEP is a doc which serves as a plan for a person who may need assistance to evacuate a bldg or reach a place of safety in the event of an emergency

GFRS personnel attend The Emergency Services Show, in Birmingham. One of Europe's leading events for the emergency services sector, provides a platform for professionals to discover new technologies, share knowledge, and network.

🚨Incidents: Due to the power failure, our control room is receiving substantial number of calls from persons trapped in lifts. All appliances responding to incidents throughout Gibraltar. Crews are being redeployed to attend to these numerous calls.

🚨UPDATE: Incindents being delt with by all our crews. We ask the general public to bear with us as our resources are stretched.

The 1st 2 electric vehicles have been incorporated to our fleet. This initiative aligns with GOG’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions & promoting environmentally friendly practices across the public service. The 2 Citroen e-Berlingo will complement the GFRS’ frontline assets

🚨INCIDENT UPDATE Fire under control, damping down ops now being conducted.

Members of our Fire Safety & Training Sec recently attended the 8th Int Tall Building/High Rise buildings Fire Safety Conf held at Excel London.Extremely valuable experience.Enhancing knowledge & discussing with experts the current problems faced by Services/Fire Safety industry.

It’s another 2 medals for the GFRS at the World Firefighter Games in Aalborg. Ff McGrail with a bronze in 9 Ball Pool and L/Ff Navas a gold in Squash. @GibraltarGov

GFRS are proud to announce recent staff promotions.

Our rigorous firefighter selection process is well underway. The chosen candidate will eventually undergo the mandatory extensive overseas/local training before joining our dedicated team ready to serve and protect our community.#Proudtoserve🇬🇮🔥🚒

🚨INCIDENT UPDATE: One team with breathing apparatus deployed into the risk area to tackle kitchen fire. 3rd appliances requested, 12 crew in total. Minor recall instigated to ensure business continuity. Members of the public are urged to avoid the area.