🇺🇸 11th September - 25 years 🇺🇸 Today we observed a minute silence at 13:46 as a mark of respect and solidarity for the 2,977 lives lost, including the 343 fellow Firefighters who paid the ultimate price during the attack on the World Trade Centre in New York 25 years ago.

FIRE CALL 20:07 to a fire in Forest Front. 58P7 mobilised to the scene followed by our off-road capability vehicle, 58M4. 2 x Hose Reel Jets along with the monitor on 58M4 swiftly brought the fire under control. Cause doubtful, with information being related to control

Fire call to a vehicle on fire near Lepe. Car found wedged in bushes & engulfed in flames. HR deployed from P7 as an immediate attack to prevent spread to surrounding areas. 2 x BA wearers then took over to ensure flames fully extinguished. Incident handed over to Police.

Last day of the Easter holidays. 58P7 & 58M1 are mobilised to a fire in the open just off Hardley Lane. Fire cause doubtful, with several used disposable BBQs found & no natural ignition source. 4 x Jets used to bring the fire under control and fully extinguish.

#BellsDowm 14:15 as our crews were mobilised to a pumps 18 commercial property fire in Southampton, alongside crews across Hampshire. Our crews remained on scene until way after darkness fell Great teamwork from all involved across @HantsIOW_fire, @HantsPolice & @SCAS999

#BellsDown 04:45 as our crews join our fellow Firefighters from around the county to a fire domestic in Curdridge #TeamHants

#BellsDown 15:11 as 58P7 is mobilised, alongside crews from @Redbridge and @Fareham17, to rescue 3 Teenagers stuck in mud at Calshot. All 3 successfully located and brought to safety.

#BellsDown 20:24 as our drill night got interrupted with a call to a vehicle on fire in #Fawley. BMW 520 diesel found well alight with flames lapping close to neighbouring properties. 2 x BA & 2 x Hose Reels used to knock back the flames & extinguish the fire.

#BELLSDOWN 20:13 as 58P7 is mobilised to a Chimney Fire in #Hythe. Hot spots located going up the chimney. Hose & Rose used with chimney rods to spray water up the chimney to extinguish the fire. Full internal check carried out & post incident safe & well completed.

From our crew to yours, wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! #2024, bring it on!

Had a surprise visit to our Drill Night tonight as Santa came to visit onboard the Waterside Christmas Fire Engine BA drills halted as the Dennis Fire Engine pulled up alongside 58P7 for a few photos and jingling Christmas tunes.

2 x FIRE CALLS so far today attended alongside @Beaulieu_49. Fire Domestics, in Beaulieu & another in Hythe, caused by unattended cooking. Fire caught early, only requiring PPV and post-incident Safe & Wells. Now returned home station & ready for wherever we're needed next.

Today we attended Manor COE Infant School for their Christmas fete. Great to see enthusiastic young faces (and some older ones too) as tours were given of 58P7. Thank you to the school for inviting us. Look forward to the batch of Firefighter applicants in 12 years time 👍👍

Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of this young man at this difficult time.

#BELLSDOWN today to an RTC trapped in #Dibden, alongside crews from @Hythe44 & @Redbridge53. Road closed & rapid extrication completed on 1 casualty, quickly handing them over to @SCAS999 for treatment. Scene handed over to @HantsPolice for investigation and recovery actions.

#BellsDown 02:40 as our Firefighters aboard 58P7, alongside 44P1 from @Hythe44, were mobilised to a local school after fire alarm triggered. Incident (fortunately) turned out to be a false alarm caused by a system malfunction. System reset & appliances returned to Home Station.

#BellsDown 06:32 as "Reserve 5" mobilised to fire at #Calshot Beach. Fire extinguished with buckets, NapSacks & drag forks. Please be considerate when enjoying Calshot & keep the naked flames away. It's a beautiful part of the Waterside and enjoyed best whilst NOT on fire 🔥🚫