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Homepage 2016
News
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Incidents of note
Westwood fire, Margate - Sept 2018
FAQs - Westwood fire
News releases
January 2018
KFRS's newest firefighters start responding to emergency calls
Trainee firefighters in Mid Kent Group
Trainee firefighters in North Kent Group
Trainee firefighters in West Kent Group
Trainee firefighters in South Kent Group
Trainee firefighters in East Kent Group
Minister for loneliness makes time for KFRS
Cheryl Baker helps KFRS put the 'Fizz' into home safety
Overheated head torch charger leads to fire
Dramatic 'rescue' sees injured bell-ringer lowered to safety from church tower
February 2018
Lucky escape for woman who entered frozen lake to save dogs
Local man encourages others to consider becoming on-call firefighters
Quick-thinking mum saves son from toxic battery smoke
Are you looking for a new challenge? Join KFRS as an on-call firefighter
Sevenoaks grandad reunited with life-savers after football match collapse
Phone video helps save horse struggling in water
Chinese Year of the Dog sees a pawsome new recruit join KFRS
Daddy's a hero - could you be too?
KFRS takes a walk on the wild side
Council tax
March 2018
New Romney bar manager's life-saving role as on-call firefighter
Crews rescue dog that plummeted 12 feet into drain
Full house for bingo visit by Strood firefighters
Could you become a volunteer flood warden?
April 2018
New Romney charity car wash a huge success
Defibrillators at fire stations to help save more lives
New recruits join the front line
Water incident hotspots to be targeted by KFRS and RNLI
Hot weather leads to barbecue safety reminder
Show you care during the hot weather
Could you join Ashford's crew of on call firefighters?
KFRS celebrating Vaisahki
Safe and Well coffee morning for over 50s in Medway
KFRS signs Armed Forces Covenant
May 2018
Come along to the first Water Savvy Fun Day!
KFRS receives hundreds of weather related 999 calls
Be 'Barbeque Safe' this summer
Firefighter warns of dangers of water at Yalding weir
KALC joins Alzheimer’s Society and KFRS to combat dementia
Dedicating more than a decade to helping others
Helping emergency services find missing vulnerable people FAST
Life-saver in the aisles of local store
Do you have what it takes become a KFRS volunteer?
Notice of public rights - inspection of accounts
Got ducked, fell in: Water safety campaign launched for bank holiday weekend
Firefighter puts the FIZZ into fire engine karaoke special
Dover house fire highlights charger dangers
June 2018
Families flock to the first ever Water Savvy Fun Day
Charing fire station open day search for new on-call recruits
Firefighters and staff supporting Kent's LGBT Pride events
Blue light services recruit together to find next wave of front line staff
July 2018
Borough Green family escapes fire thanks to safe and well visit from KFRS
Continued heatwave prompts water safety appeal from firefighters and Kent Police
Dartford family open day set to draw the crowds
Open day fun at Folkestone fire station
Kent youngsters on the road to a safer summer
Event held to celebrate the NHS turning 70
KFRS launches pioneering new safety ‘family’ at County Show
Firefighters share life-saving advice with Gravesend Sikh community
August 2018
Sandwich fire crews considerate parking plea
Fire crews ask for help over wheelie bin fires
Join in the fun at Dymchurch family open day
Free family open day at Canterbury fire station
Urgent appeal to reduce risk of fire during the dry conditions
September 2018
Schoolboy praised for swift actions after greenhouse blaze
New initiative to keep students fire safety savvy
Firefighters continue to tackle Margate industrial unit fire
Kent's intelligent Business Protection Portal is a fire service first
Join in the family fun at Chatham fire station open day
National knowledge sharing event hosted in Kent
Plans hotting up for Rochester's open day
October 2018
Be Halloween smart with the Byrnes family
Wye become an on-call firefighter?
Kent Fire and Rescue Service welcome Nepalese community at open day
Sheppey wheelie bin fires put lives in grave danger
The UK’s longest serving operational firefighter retires
Firefighting operations come to a close at Margate industrial unit
KFRS hosts community Restart a Heart events to build a nation of life savers
Chip pan gets thumbs down from Gillingham mum after fire
November 2018
Parking plea by Tunbridge Wells firefighters
Kent Fire Bike team receives IAM RoadSmart award
Lift your game to keep your team safe
Learn how to help save a life with Sheppey firefighters
Dover fire rescue prompts smoke alarm warning
Trainee search dog 'Buzz-ing' with grrreat paw-tential
Save yourself from becoming the Christmas Grinch
Celebrate Diwali with safety in mind
December 2018
Firefighters urge drivers to park clear of fire hydrants
Where the duck is it? Fire service launches festive water safety campaign
Charger warning after kitchen fire
January 2019
Get the call - become an on-call firefighter
February 2019
Firefighters go back to school to test ‘major incident’ response
Kent firefighters to carry fire escape hoods
Ramsgate's new fire station officially opens
Flying the flag
Council Tax 2019/20
March 2019
April 2019
All's well that ends well – dog rescued after plummeting 130ft
Lucky escape for two Kent families after accidental hob fires
6-year-old Isobel is living her dream and becomes honorary firefighter for the day
May 2019
Firefighters issue brazier and fire pit warning ahead of the summer
How running saved my life: Greg’s mega-marathon for mental health
New firefighter recruits to climb Everest equivalent for charity
Kent Fire & Rescue Service shines a spotlight on Dementia Action Week
June 2019
Water Savvy Fun Day is back!
KFRS launches new family open days across the county
Former Kent firefighter awarded the Queen's Fire Service Medal
Campaigns
Got ducked, fell in - Water safety campaign
Winter safety
Winter Road Safety
Bonfire night safety
Stand By Your Pan
Show You Care
Learn with the Byrnes family
Clean sweep alert
Unsung heroes
Cooking fire reduction
Getting through
Open days
Water Savvy Fun Day 2019
Media resources
News release archive
News releases 2014
August 2014
20 August 2014 - Maidstone couple speak out about a fire caused by sunlight
27 August 2014 - KFRS staff to be honoured at awards ceremony
27 August 2014 - KFRS welcomes new code of practice on sky lanterns
29 August 2014 - Smoke alarms prove their worth after overnight kitchen fire
29 August 2014 - Broadstairs community open day
September 2014
1 September 2014 - Man injured tackling chip pan fire in Ramsgate
2 September 2014 - Firefighters' warning after another resident injured tackling fire
3 September 2014 - Firefighters give safety messages after incident in Folkestone
3 September 2014 - Time to make a clean sweep
6 September 2014 - Late night out spells disaster after chip pan fire
8 September 2014 - New Ash Green youngsters say “Yes” to fitness
9 September 2014 - Renewed calls to take care after a busy start to September
12 September 2014 - Firefighters put through their paces at waste management site
21 September 2014 - Residents urged to ditch their chip pan after blaze
22 September 2014 - New 999 system for Kent Fire and Rescue Service
29 September 2014 - Working together to keep older people safe from fire
October 2014
3 October 2014 - Calling anyone who has had a fire at home
14 October 2014 - KFRS welcomes Diwali celebrations
15 October 2014 - Firefighters ask residents to take extra care in the kitchen
18 October 2014 - Fire in Southborough flat highlights dangers of fire smoke
21 October 2014 - Pint-sized pooch plucked to safety by firefighters
21 October 2014 - Paddock Wood family thank firefighters for saving their home
22 October 2014 - Fire crews give support to those living with dementia
22 October 2014 - Landmark court case sees residential property management agent plead guilty to fire safety offences
24 October 2014 - Fire Brigades Union strike
November 2014
5 November 2014 - Smoke alarm alerts Strood family to kitchen fire
9 November 2014 - Girl rescued from flood water
11 November 2014 - Make sure your family are plugged in safely
11 November 2014 - ''Switch electrics off when not in use'' urge firefighters
13 November 2014 - Firefighters ask people to ''Switch off electrics before you switch off for the night'' after Whitstable fire
16 November 2014 - Candle to blame for Margate bedroom fire
19 November 2014 - ''Keep focussed, drive safely and stay alive'' say Kent’s firefighters
21 November 2014 - Preventable fires spark winter warning from firefighters
21 November 2014 - Annual Council Tax consultation
December 2014
Make the New Year time for a clean sweep
Warning after open fire sparks blaze in Deal
Firefighters urge people to turn off electrics before turning in for the night
Kemsley Paper Mill hosts chemical training exercise for fire crews and staff
Include fire safety on your Christmas wish list
Kent firefighters urge e-cigarette users to charge them safely
Water on hot oil fire destroys kitchen in South Darenth
Fire strike 9-10 December 2014
Make fire safety part of your family’s Christmas preparations
News releases 2015
January 2015
Maidstone firefighters warn of winter laundry risks
Dartford flat fire prompts crews to ask ''What will alert you to a fire in your home?''
Kent Fire and Rescue Service's chief praises fire crews following challenging rescue in Rochester
Firefighters say ''help keep loved ones and neighbours safe this winter''
Teynham man suffers burns after e-cigarette explodes
Show you care with the gift of free home safety advice
Woman given oxygen therapy after fire in Folkestone flat
Make cleaning your oven part of your festive detox
Speldhurst chimney blaze sparks warning
Fire crews urge caution while cooking after student kitchen fire
Road Safety Teenager Wins iPad
February 2015
Flaming pitta leads to Broadstairs kitchen blaze
''Make sure your home doesn't go up in smoke,'' say firefighters
Fire crews praised for keeping Kent moving after large fire
FBU calls 24 hour fire strike from 7am 25 February
Kitchen safety warning follows Canterbury fire
KMFRA sets annual council tax
Kent's leading firefighter on marine, tunnel and emergency response is set to retire
Shepherd and Neame and KFRS partner in Primary Authority Scheme
Firefighters call for vigilance when cooking during the month of pancakes and romance
Check your chimney plea to homeowners after fire callouts
Fill in a survey and help improve fire safety in the home
March 2015
Tunbridge Wells fire crews make smoke alarm plea after double street blaze
Let the Byrnes family make the mistakes this spring, so you don't!
House saved from serious damage by alert neighbour
Innovations in firefighter tactics save period house
Cigarette believed to be to blame for Broadstairs house fire
Have you got what it takes to join our team?
Firefighters praise resident after Rochester bedroom fire
Take your first step on the ladder to becoming one of KFRS's everyday heroes
Faulty electrics blamed for two fires
Could you make a difference in your local community?
Help your community - become a KFRS volunteer
Firefighters encourage others to join Kent's life savers
April 2015
Firefighting tactics preserve Dover office building
Celebrate VE Day Safely
Family flee home after Canterbury bedroom fire
Tunbridge Wells fire callout sparks poor parking plea
Firefighters revive dog trapped by house fire
Communities receive boost thanks to volunteer flood wardens
Know the dangers - make sure your family don't land themselves in deep water
Eastchurch on-call firefighter continuing family tradition
New Romney on call firefighter urges locals to sign up and make a difference
May 2015
Firefighters respond to simulated bus crash
KFRS Issues Warning About Leaving Children Alone in Cars
Stay safe and keep your boat afloat
Help people with dementia stay safe at home - National Dementia Awareness Week
Sevenoaks firefighter issues warning over using candles
June 2015
Fire crews praise heroic teen's quick thinking actions
Ashford firefighters have burning fitness and fundraising ambitions
Faversham firefighters show how life-threatening it is to check your mobile phone while driving
Fire narrowly averted in newlyweds home
Tracey Crouch MP discovers how distraction while driving can lead to destruction
Deliberate grass fires spark urgent call from firefighters
Firefighters and Selfie encourage Sunday Funday visitors to be phone safe
Firefighters encourage West Kent students to drive phone safe
Road safety focus for Folkestone Fire Station open day
Firefighters bring 'road safety Selfie' to Maidstone's Jubilee Square
Firefighters encourage Ashford young drivers to be phone safe
Firefighters help Thanet young drivers become phone safe on the road
New road safety experience supported by bereaved dad
Firefighters help Maidstone young drivers become phone safe on the road
Woman injured tackling chip pan fire in Gravesend
Firefighters help hundreds of North West Kent College students become phone safe on the road
''Take care in the kitchen,'' warn Sevenoaks fire crews
Audit of Accounts 2014/15
Smoke-logged flats prompts late night cooking warning
Firefighters free four-week-old puppy trapped in a drain pipe
July 2015
''Don't cook up trouble'' warn firefighters
Kent businesses get better access to expert advice
Paying attention prevents cooking fires
Embers from chiminea spark fire
Southborough resident speaks up after life-changing barbecue explosion
Don't let your flame get out of control - stay caveman safe!
Candle warning follows outbuilding blaze
Firefighters want your help in stopping outdoor fires
Firefighters urge caution after bonfire leads to major blaze
Discarded barbecue to blame for blaze
Kent's firefighters kept busy on hottest July day on record
Operation Stack - Thursday 2 July
Operation Stack - Wednesday 1 July
Kitchen fires spark fresh safety warning
August 2015
Men suffer burns after chip pan fire
Make safety your top barbecue ingredient and stay caveman safe, say Maidstone fire crews
Firefighters respond to simulated fairground attraction incident
Firefighters ask - Is your family home 'Gas Safe' after house fire
Firefighters appeal to Swanscombe residents “Don’t let the minority blight your local community”
Fire safety should be the top ingredient at your BBQ
Supermarket shoppers to get safety advice
Otford couple urge others to sign up for clean sweep alert after chimney fire drama
September 2015
Kent fire and health services join up for home safety
Kent Fire and Rescue honours staff and public at awards ceremony
Kent's long serving firefighters rewarded
Students warned of fire risks
Dover family thanks firefighters and a life-line system for saving their dad
Kent and Medway businesses offered ‘SIMPLE’ fire safety messages
''Don't give us the brush off, sign up to alerts and avert a fire'' say firefighters
Devastating fire urges Kent pub landlords to warn others to clean chimneys
October 2015
Bedside lamp sparks blaze in airing cupboard
Consultation plans to go out next month
Could you make a difference to your local community?
Dartford family escape dishwasher fire
Firefighters issue warning about the dangers of tackling electrical fires
Tumble dryer sparks Edenbridge flat blaze
Life-saving partnership launches with South East Coast Ambulance Service
Working smoke alarm proves its worth in Gravesend
Sign up and join Grain Fire Station and help make a difference to your local community
Calling all hairdressers and barbers - Kent Fire and Rescue Service needs your help!
November 2015
New 'Better Business for All' website is major step for Kent regulators
Unattended chip pan causes flat fire
Tumble dryer recall prompts safety advice
Festive fun with a difference at Sheppey fire station
Operation focuses on town centre clean up
Oxygen masks provide 'pawsitive' steps for pets' safety
Student paramedics get a lesson in road crash rescues from Kent's firefighters
December 2015
Couple tell of Christmas home blaze drama
Smoke alarms save family from electrical fire
Kent kids say: ‘Stay safe and well this Christmas’
Margate firefighters raise festive smiles at QEQM's children's ward
''Use your lightsaber as a life-saver,'' urges 'Jedi' firefighter
Five-year-old Leah helps firefighting dad give safety advice
Fire smouldering inside a wall found by firefighters
Tonbridge crew to take part in marathon challenge
News releases 2016
January 2016
Fire crews tackle loft fire in New Ash Green
Maidstone house fire prompts candle safety warning
Take care in the kitchen to keep your family fire safe urge firefighters
Kent's fire crews respond to flooding
February 2016
A weekend of chimney fires prompts alert
High-rise drama in Sevenoaks... but don't worry, it's only a training exercise
Folkestone flat fire prompts smoke alarm warning
Gillingham flat fire sparked by overheated charger
Authority agrees Council Tax and Safety and Wellbeing Plan
''Put the freeze on winter fires'' urge firefighters
KFRS volunteer receives award for dedicated service
Smoke alarm saves the day for Maidstone resident
Kent hairdressers and barbers boost community safety
March 2016
Life-saving boost for Wye community
Sevenoaks resident supports KFRS's smoke alarm campaign following fire
Kent and Medway Better Business for All initiative recognised at national awards
Tumble dryer safety advice reissued
Make testing your smoke alarm child's play
Firefighters abseil 25 metre shaft in rescue exercise
Make time for the 'unsung heroes' in your home each week
KFRS welcomes new additions to its fleet
Kent wins national fire and rescue project of the year award
April 2016
Firefighters sweep up on chimney safety
Firefighters and paramedics join forces in simulated car crash exercise
Pets 'insured' of better chance of survival thanks to the CSIS
STATEMENT: Sprue Aegis - smoke alarms
'Stub it out' warning after Sittingbourne flat fire
Smokey with no chance of meatballs
May 2016
Youngster praised for quick-thinking during house fire
Dartford mum urges other families to have an escape plan
Thanet shoppers set to pick up life saving advice as well as bargains
Margate firefighters join forces with Coastguard for dramatic mud rescue exercise
Fire crews rescue two ‘casualties’’ from sewer tunnel drill
Firefighters respond to simulated chemical leak at Northfleet distribution centre
Kent Fire and Rescue Service helping to keep people living with dementia safer
Sheppey Crossing crash in TV documentary
Firefighters thank the Sheppey Round Table for life-saving donation
Pet oxygen mask gets royal seal of approval after dog rescued from house fire
New Romney fire station celebrates 60 years with special open day
Firefighters helping to improve home fire safety for people with dementia
Notice of Completion of Audit of Accounts 2016/17
Quick thinking resident averts a more serious incident in his home
June 2016
Crew offers safety advice after chip pan fire in Minster-on-Sea
Kitchen safety plea by firefighters following fire
Renewed smoke alarm appeal after Canterbury house fire
Firefighters ask boat owners ''Do you have a smoke alarm on board?''
Keep smiling after a good night out
New ‘slimline’ fire engine goes into action in Swanscombe
Broadstairs pensioner has a lucky escape
Are you juggling with your family's safety at mealtimes?
Family safety at the heart of first Safer Thanet Day 2016
New Romney family saved from serious blaze by smoke alarm
Dover firefighters to welcome visitors to open day
Kent’s emergency services response is on the right track
The UK's first purpose-built road safety experience set to officially open
Distraction to blame for chip pan fires
Kent firefighters amongst best in the world
Pint-sized pooches receive oxygen therapy
Kitchen mishap leads to hob fire
July 2016
Firefighter plea: ''Make sure we can get through''
Sheppey's new smaller fire engine responds to its first fire call
‘Furry’ good news for pet owners in Ashford
Safety is at the heart of Dartford fire station open day
Fire crews' busy night responding to bonfire call-outs
''Do you know where your kids are and what they are doing this summer?'' ask firefighters
''How safe is your portable charger?'' ask firefighters
Summer fun with a generous serving of safety advice from firefighters
Folkestone fire station to welcome visitors to open day
Barbecue disposal warning after bin fires
Help your youngsters 'Be Water Aware' this summer
Anna and Will's wedding surprise
Thousands flock to Safer Thanet Day
KFRS urges residents to make safety their main ingredient
Smoke alarm proves no 'yolk' as neighbour saves the day
Man and horse receive oxygen therapy after Romney Marsh road crash
Man to be ‘rescued’ after collapsing on shopping centre roof
Home Office Fire Reform Transparency Service
Cooking fire safety the main ingredient at community events
August 2016
Firefighters help guide dogs prepare for a life in service
Exercise Overboard
Kent businesses get an early festive safety boost from KFRS
Swanscombe firefighters to mark 50 years at the heart of the local community
Quick thinking averts a more serious blaze at caravan club
Multi-vehicle crash involving coach and lorry tests emergency services response
Wood chipping machine 'drama' at Ridham Docks
Herne Bay fire station opens up for a ‘Family Day’
Sandwich firefighters open the fire station doors for a ‘Family Day’
Barbecue briquettes spark blaze in Broadstairs compost bin
Come and talk to Sheppey's fire crew at community open day
Woman and dog given oxygen therapy following Dartford kitchen fire
It's in with the new as Marden fire station celebrates 50 years
East Kent family have smoke alarms to thank for their lucky escape
Dartford fire station open day a huge success
Crew go to historic heights to exercise their rescue skills at Napoleonic fort
Kent's newest fire station opens its doors to the public
Folkestone fire station open day a 'quacking' success
September 2016
Dedication, commitment and bravery honoured at special ceremony
12-year-old boy rescued from mud in Tunbridge Wells
Rescue team to carry out training drill at Folkestone's Victorian Leas Lift
Fire crews put to the test to help safeguard patients and staff at a Kent hospital
A new smaller fire engine is ready for operational action in Aylesham
October 2016
Fire crews to run emergency drill at Fujifilm Speciality Ink Systems, Broadstairs
KFRS welcomes Diwali celebrations
Fire crews respond to house fire in Gillingham
Long Service Awards to be presented at special ceremony
Learn to 'Restart a Heart' with free life-support training by fire crews
November 2016
Christmas safety wish from firefighters
Thanet shoppers pick up safer driving advice
Firefighters give Margate residents an early festive gift of safety
Who let the dogs out at Medway Fire Station?
Helicopter crash landing tests East Kent’s emergency response
‘Crash’ drama in Snodland recovery yard
Fire crews help protect two and four-legged victims from fire
All sorts of people can be on-call firefighters ...... And we want to hear from you!
Furry friends, Dave and Paul, receive oxygen in Sittingbourne
December 2016
Hot ash starts shed fire in Leybourne
Candle to blame for fire in Maidstone
European guests visit KFRS's specialist marine incident training centre
Festive kitchen safety tips follow greasy cooker fires
Family affair as son follows in footsteps of firefighter father and grandfather
Flood risk homes get essential support from Canterbury firefighters
Safety drive takes crash demo to Dartford students
An emotional reunion for motorist who survived horrific crash
''Please don't let fire ruin your festive cheer this Christmas'' urge fire crews
Firefighters and students in fire drill
News releases 2017
January 2017
On-call firefighter is living his dream
Cub, Joshua, helps KFRS and gains his fire safety badge
Keep your home fires burning safely, warn firefighters
Snow forecast prompts safety advice
February 2017
Lunchtime snack leads to disaster
Sevenoaks homeowner: ''You can rebuild homes, but not lives''
Sunlight reflecting off mirror sparks bedroom fire in Faversham
KMFRA sets annual Council Tax
A fireman’s lift with a difference marks 20-year service
Stay safe during the colder weather
March 2017
Woodland fires prompt appeal from firefighters
Family is proud of firefighter mum
Chatham's new fire station officially opens
Maidstone United’s first team are driving home the message about road safety
Smoke alarm helps prevent a kitchen fire in Rochester
April 2017
Yalding weir - beware of the dangers
Would a fire engine be able to drive down your road in an emergency?
Firefighters turn magicians in dramatic animal rescue
Does your primary school have the next Banksy or Hockney?
May 2017
Enjoy the warmer weather but be aware of fire risks
Community open day marks Larkfield fire station's 50th anniversary
Firefighters to hold road safety event at Hempstead Valley
Paralympian gold medallist visits KFRS's Road Safety Experience
Kent’s emergency services unite against dementia
''Cool your coals'' advice from firefighters
Crews renew warning after woodland destroyed by fire
June 2017
Chatham crews welcome community to new fire station
Petrol on barbecue causes woman's burns
Whitstable family saved by smoke alarm after dishwasher fire
Chatham fire station to hold community open day
Grenfell Tower - Statement
Crowds flock to Larkfield fire station's 50th anniversary open day
Smoke alarm alerts family to fire
Kent’s firefighters call for extra vigilance
July 2017
'Top of the Pots' and 'Hob Slobs' revealed in fire quiz
Fun for all the family at Folkestone fire station open day
Fire crews praise Staplehurst residents' for community spirit
Life savers call on community to help raise funds for 'Ellie'
Girl raises alarm after seeing smoke from neighbour's home
Firefighters hold fire safety event in Faversham
Join in the fun at Dover fire station's open day
August 2017
Kent emergency service chiefs pledge to unite against dementia
Firefighters warn of rail trespass danger
Tea and cake thank you from Edenbridge's firefighters
People living with dementia benefit from a visit to KFRS fire station
Neighbours raise the alarm after flat fire
High-rise update
Pooches plucked to safety by firefighters
Fire crews help to rescue baby seal
September 2017
Family fun and safety was the theme at fire station open day
Please leave space for engines to get through urge firefighters
Woman's lucky escape from kitchen fire
Wood burner call outs prompt safety reminder
Keep your business in business this Christmas with KFRS
Clowning around with home safety could end in horror
Light at the end of the tunnel
Fun for all at Thames-side fire station open day
Firefighters help Freddy to his feet
October 2017
Road safety talk a real 'eye opener' for Dover sixth formers
KMFRA Safety and Wellbeing Plan
Burnt to a crisp
Driving home road safety at free event
You don't have to be a 'Dirty Dancer' to stay safe from fire
Stopping adult abuse - it's everyone's responsibility
Kent Fire and Rescue Service awards ceremony
Kent pupils are streets ahead in road safety
KFRS to support Restart a Heart initiative 2017
November 2017
Extension lead sparks fire in Hamstreet home
Family narrowly escapes injury after chip pan blaze
Folkestone good causes receive boost from fire crew fundraising
Kent's emergency services get hands on with speeding motorists during Road Safety week
Couple talk about the importance of learning CPR after husband’s heart attack
December 2017
Will Your New Year's Resolution Be Life-Saving?
Looking out for the neighbours saves family home from fire
Kent families make Christmas memorable for the right reasons
Swanley woman given oxygen therapy after electric blanket fire in her home
Family Christmas saved after freak fire involving snow globe
Mud rescue drama in Rochester
Social media directory
Breathing apparatus training schedule
CPR and defibrillator awareness events
Your safety
Home safety
Safe and Well visits
Safe and Well - Are you an older person?
Further support if you're an older person
Request a Safe and Well Visit
Safe and Well - Are you living with dementia?
Further support if you're living with dementia
Request a Safe and Well Visit
How we're becoming dementia friendly
At Risk of Going Missing Form
Safe and Well - Do you have a long-term health condition?
Further support if you have a long-term health condition
Request a Safe and Well Visit
Safe and Well - Do you have a young child or are you pregnant?
Further support if you have a young child or you're pregnant
Request a Safe and Well Visit
Safe and Well - Are you a smoker?
Further support if you're a smoker
Request a Safe and Well Visit
Meet the people who provide our Safe and Well Visits
KFRS teaming up with Cheryl Baker
A-Z of Safety - What are the risks?
Barbecues, braziers, fire pits and chimineas
Bedsits and flats
Boats, dinghies or yachts
Bonfires and fireworks
Candles and tea lights
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Celebrations or religious observance
Bonfire night safety
Diwali/Festival of Lights
Children or young people
Firesetter Intervention
Chimneys and open fires
Chip pan fires
Countryside living
Disposal of household and garden waste
DIY Safety
E-cigarettes
Electrical safety
Fire safety in thatched properties
Getting older or living alone
Grassland and scrubland
High-rise accommodation
Kitchen safety
Medication or alcohol
Rented accommodation
Smoking
Sky (known as Chinese) lanterns
Solar panels
What to do if there's a fire in your home
Smoke alarms
Make an escape plan
Bedtime safety check
Children or young people
Firesetter Intervention
Learn with the Byrnes to keep your family safe
Frequently asked questions
Invite us to visit you
Students
Road safety
Road safety for bikers
Biker Down! contacts
Ride Skills
Road Safety Experience
Booking request
Frequently asked questions
Are you phone safe when you drive?
The dangers of distraction
Drive: Road Safety pledge
Business safety
Top tips for businesses
Evacuation of premises
Dealing with an emergency
Preparing an emergency grab bag
Your fire risk assessment
Preparing external strong boxes
Fire emergency evacuation plans
Business safety advice
Reducing the number of false fire alarms
Changing how we respond to automatic fire alarms (AFA)s
Reducing business risk
Living above a business
Business safety advice
Reducing the number of false fire alarms
Changing how we respond to automatic fire alarms (AFA)s
Safer use of acetylene
Safer kitchen ventilation
Chimney fires
Commercial waste disposal
Licensing
Farmers and landowners
Start-up businesses
Find out about fire safety regulations
The responsible person
Fire risk assessment
Choosing a fire risk assessor
Fire detection and warning
Fire safety maintenance
Provision of firefighting equipment
Means of escape
Planning and training
Enforcement
Licensing
Government guides to fire safety
Bonfires and firework displays
Advice for landlords
Licensing
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Contact the Business fire safety team
Safer Living
Are you a living in Specialised Housing?
Relative or friend in Specialised Housing?
Specialised Housing provider?
Safer Care
Family and friends with a loved one in a residential or nursing care home
Owners and managers of residential and nursing care providers
Dealing with an emergency
Primary Authority Scheme
Primary Authority Scheme partners
Better Business for All
Businesses to benefit from launch of Partnership Charter
Running safer public events
The Licensing Act 2003
Water safety
Advice for dog owners
Community Responder Programme
My safety
Bogus callers and rogue traders
Child sexual exploitation
Domestic abuse
Female genital mutilation
Fraud and cyber crime
Hate crime
Honour based abuse and forced marriage
Mate crime
Modern slavery and human trafficking
Safeguarding
Reporting an allegation involving a member of KFRS staff
Winter safety
Winter Road Safety
Summer Safety
Flooding
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