Group Commander - Exeter Response Group, Devon & Somerset FRS. Managing Firefighters & Fire Stations in Exeter, East & Mid Devon Views expressed are my own!
Joined December 2018
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Ben Williams retweeted
I haven't posted for a while but this is worthy of a post, tonight saw the retirement of a fine on call officer. 46 years of providing on call cover at Colyton Fire station, amazing commitment from both him and his family, Sir I salute you 🫡
Ben Williams retweeted
🎥 NEW: Animation on the Psychology of Interoperability
✍️ Authors: @drnikkipower Richard Philpot & @ProfMarkLevine
crestresearch.ac.uk/resource…
#INTEROP #Psychology
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At 5pm yesterday we were called to an incident on Exmouth beach, where a man had become trapped in the sand with an incoming tide.
Fire crews worked alongside @HMCoastguard , @RNLI Lifeguards, @swasFT , and members of the public to successfully rescue the person.
ALT Exmouth beach with blue sky and calm sea conditions.
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Teenager trapped in Exmouth beach hole rescued as tide came in bbc.in/43vTiWU
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Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspected arson at the former headquarters of East Devon District Council in #Sidmouth.
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#LatestNews
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Congratulations to Devon and Somerset Watch Manager Ed Durante and Cornwall firefighter Craig Jones who have received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery for rescuing the occupants of a vehicle that crashed and caught fire on the A38 in June 2021. orlo.uk/0x67F
ALT Ed and Craig stood in front of a fire engine
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🏡 Join our free online event on Wednesday 29 March, 12-1pm.
🚒 This is a great opportunity for you to ask us about your fire concerns and share your views about your local fire and rescue service.
Add the date to your calendar so you don't miss it!➡️ orlo.uk/jAjP2
ALT Cup of tea sits on a wooden coaster, with two chocolate chip cookies. Speech bubble reads community conversations.
Ben Williams retweeted
Sign up for free Bystander Intervention training and help reduce gender-based harassment in Exeter: eventbrite.com/o/kindling-in… #SaferStreets #WhatsOnExeter
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On-call firefighters have a drill night once a week to catch up on important information and practice their skills. If you’re interested in becoming an on-call firefighter, visiting the station on a drill night with prior notice can be a good first step dsfire.gov.uk/about-us/fire-…
Ben Williams retweeted
As the nation mourns, today we also remember the 2,977 lives lost in the devastating terrorist attacks on America
Amongst those, we pay tribute to the 412 first responders - including 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty 21 years ago
#NeverForget #911Memorial
ALT Photograph of red rose placed on memorial at Ground Zero
Ben Williams retweeted
the JESIP mobile app has been updated to reflect the changes to the joint doctrine, make sure you update the APP on your phone or access the online version jesip.org.uk/uploads/media/a… #mobileapp
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@DSFireBen @DC_Police Thanks so much for your input #JESIP in action for our #Ops command course at @OfficialECFC @swasFT @swasft_eprr
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The Joint Doctrine edition 3 is now live. please visit jesip.org.uk/joint-doctrine. you can also download the new short guide jesip.org.uk/uploads/media/i…. The website will be being updated throughout the day to add a new aide memoire, graphics and METHANE animation.
Ben Williams retweeted
As part of #SouthAsianHeritageMonth, we are looking back at our work over the last 10 years helping our friends and fellow firefighters in Nepal @SAHM_UK. 🌏
You can read the full story on our website: orlo.uk/IoBdH 🚒
ALT Firefighters being trained in Nepal. They're wearing their firefighter kit, which is all red, and a couple of them are holding hoses whilst the others nearby observe. One of our firefighters is stood amongst them, and one is just off camera helping.
Ben Williams retweeted
🔥If you are a #firefighter this is for you 🔥
@Unblur's next Smart Talk Webinar Series ⬇️
"The Future of Command Support, now"
🚨 Save the date: 8th April 2021.
#Register below! ⬇️
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#wednesdaythought #fire #firstresponders #publicsafety #UKGovernment
Ben Williams retweeted
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service looking to create the most innovative immersive learning experience for fire service training.
@Dany_Cotton @CFOESFRS @rachys81 @ACFONattrass @KennedySerena @CCLeicsPolice @NFCCChair @UKFireService @CFOBlacksell @WYFRSDaveWalton @AlexTench
Ben Williams retweeted
More #Exeter residents will be evacuated from their homes after a possible unexploded World War Two device was located at a site in Glenthorne Road.
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There are @metoffice weather warnings in place for Devon and Somerset. Flooding is likely.
If you come across floodwater on the roads, please don't drive through it. Take an alternative route. It only takes a small amount of water to float your car, or ruin it.
#weatheraware
ALT graphic showing just 30cm of flood water can move your car
