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Willow the cat, safely rescued at lunchtime after 2 days and nights on the chilly roof of her home in #Sparkbrook #NotJustFires

We would always prefer visiting you without our blue lights flashing, to find out more about how to keep you, your property or business safe - please visit us at wmfs.net/safety-categor… West Midlands Fire Service

Blue Watch Trainee FF’s hard at work honing ladder skills, fire craft and leadership on the training yard, preparing for a successful year ahead. #WeAreWMFS #WeArePrepared West Midlands Fire Service Jason O'Callaghan

A heartfelt 'thank you' to everyone who has taken the time to send their condolences following the death of Wayne Brown, our Chief Fire Officer. An online book of condolence is now available on our website: wmfs.link/42uCnER

Everyone here at West Midlands Fire Service remains devastated following the death of our Chief Fire Officer, Wayne Brown. His loss has left an enormous void. Healing will take time, but the messages we have received are helping a great deal. Thank you.

Join us at West Midlands Fire Service HQ for a special International Women's Day Breakfast! 🌟 🗓️ Fri, 8 March, 10 am 📍 99 Vauxhall Road, B7 4HW Learn about our work and the opportunities we offer. 👉 Details & RSVP: wmfs.link/42Zsmzs #InspireInclusion #IWD2024

Celebrating International Women’s Day and celebrating the wonderful, inspirational and courageous women who we have at Highgate Fire Station! #IWD2024 inspireinclusion and across our service. West Midlands Fire Service #WeAreWomen

Nice to see Highgate’s Pump turn out from a different perspective. The city looks good as well. It’s a privilege to have this job.

It was a brilliant day we had so much fun, full of laughter, inclusivity, enthusiasm and above all Pride in representing our staff from Irish Roots.. thank you to Birmingham Irish for welcoming us! Jason O’Callaghan

*NEVER* leave cooking unattended. This micro-meal was forgotten which resulted in attendance of 2 🚒’s and 8 firefighters to reports of a flat on fire.

Nothing to see here.. just a shiny new Fire Engine ready to take to the streets of Highgate station areas, give us a wave when you see it out there soon!! looking good!!!👍🏼 #newfireengine #48 #newarrival #shiny West Midlands Fire Service #WeAreWMFS

Great to get to grips with our new MSA M1 SCBA sets in a cold fire house. #Training for the introduction of the new sets at the end of the month. Even the Station Manager joined us! Jason O’Callaghan West Midlands Fire Service #WeAreWMFS #people #professional #pride Emma Perry

A really productive visit to HS2 Ltd Curzon St today, collecting valuable information about current and future risks. Loads of opportunities for training for joint agency response.Thank you for taking the time to show us around! We will be back very soon. West Midlands Fire Service #WeAreWMFS

Two WMFS fire engines, full of equipment, have set off to join a 30-vehicle convoy. They're carrying donations from UK fire and rescue services to support Ukrainian firefighters. Read more here: wmfs.link/3xWb5eZ #WeAreWMFS

Wishing one of our own Emma Perry a safe trip, we are very proud of you, well done on being part of such an amazing journey, representing West Midlands Fire Service and of course Highgate Fire Station. Well Done!👏🏼 #WeAreProud #WeAreWMFS #onehighgate Jason O’Callaghan

🚨 WATCH 🚨 This is why we aim to reach you in five minutes. Filmed by a member of the public, this dramatic ladder rescue in Aston shows why we pride ourselves on rapid response times and excellent firefighting. One man led to safety, no major injuries. #WeAreWMFS

“Do you still rescue #cats from trees?” Yes, we also rescue #kittens who have put their head into a hamster tunnel, like this 8 week-old in #SellyPark late last night! #NotJustFires

If you’re in #Birmingham today, come and say ‘Hi’ to us and Ladywood Fire Station in Centenary Square as we focus on making our roads safer. Practice your #CPR and get some useful #lifehacks on maintaining your vehicle. #NotJustFires

Recently, firefighters from Highgate Fire Station visited us with one of their fire trucks 👏 The crew were on hand to show children the truck and some of their equipment and handed out important safety information, including how to stay safe around water over the summer holidays.🧑‍🚒