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The incredible site includes a flood water rescue simulator, one of only two in the world, plus a mock motorway, model village high street and even a slurry pit – all designed to create realistic, hands-on training experiences.

Crews from Mereway, Wellingborough and Corby have been training together to ensure we have a joined-up approach to tackling flooding. As we head into autumn, the risk of flooding across the county increases. Read more on how crews have been preparing: orlo.uk/PNY9x

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Responding to a report of a person in the water around 10 p.m. Wednesday night, #FDNY Marine 6 rescued a person who was pinned against the pilings and hanging onto a pipe conduit, barely above the surface on the south side of the Roosevelt Island Bridge. Battling a powerful current, broken pilings and debris in the water, a Marine 6 firefighter jumped into the water, swam to the patient and wrapped them between himself and a rescue torpedo. While leaving the stanchion, the current swept the firefighter and the patient under the bow of Marine 6. Thanks to the skillful piloting of the boat and the coordinated efforts of the crew, the firefighter and the patient were brought aboard. The patient was treated for hypothermia and transferred to EMS care. “The current was coming in from behind the boat. We had to get as close as possible so the swimmer could get close enough so he wouldn’t get swept away. We also had to make sure we wouldn’t endanger the patient,” Marine 6 Captain Sean Regan said. “Overall, it was a huge team effort to recover the patient and transfer them to EMS.”

@FDNY Congratulations, excellent rescue 🛟

If you're tempted to cool off in a river during the heatwave: 🚫 Don't jump in! You can't see what's under the surface, and cold water shock can lead to drowning. 🚫 Stay well away from weirs, locks, pipes and sluices. 🚫 Watch out for boats. It's hard for boaters to see you.

Keep yourself and your mates safe. Jumping into water has risks. Water depths can change and there could be hidden debris. Every year people need rescuing, suffer serious injuries, or even die because they jump into the unknown. #BeWaterAware

If someone else falls into the water – Call, Tell, Throw. If you see someone in trouble in the water, remember this lifesaving advice. - Call 999 - Tell them to float on their back - Throw something to help them float #BeWaterAware #RespectTheWater

Following yesterday's announcement that a staggering, recording breaking 3,614,428 hours worth of sewage had been dumped into the environment. Here's what that actually looks like. Massive thank to the @WATERSHED_i team for the brilliance. watershedinvestigations.com/home/find-out-…

"Shocking map shows where sewage has been dumped into UK rivers." Great coverage in today's press for Sewage Map sewagemap.co.uk express.co.uk/news/politics/…

And this is it.... 12 episodes later the final Feargal on Fridays... 12 weeks ago @NickFerrariLBC challenge me to find a single river that would pass all of our tests... I've been to Wales, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Merseyside, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and beyond. Episode 12 takes me to Cumbria and Cunsey Beck... What happened? 👇 My undying thanks to Nick and all of the team at @LBC for the opportunity, help and support. Absolute rockstars, all of you.

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In the final instalment of @Feargal_Sharkey's river tests, Mr Sharkey is feeling 'generous'. But it's still not enough for the Cunsey Beck in Lake Windermere to score full marks. Feargal's verdict: 'We cannot find a single river that passes all of our tests.'

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With Storm Bert crossing the county over the last day or, @AshbourneStn have been busy with a chimney fire last night, a fire alarm early this morning and then a water rescue from Tissington Ford late morning. Take care out there in this weather, and stay away from open water! 🚒

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What an absolute tosser. Sends a 6ft bow wave through Tenbury shop windows. Locals understandably livid! Some reports he’s been arrested but not sure if correct. Via Jay da Costa on Facebook

I cannot believe this is our town. The poor families and businesses on this street. Absolutely shocking. A tree was obstructing the flow of the river.

This #InternationalMensDay, it’s worth watching this powerful video produced by @WestMidsFire which shares resources on where men can find support for their mental health. Let’s break the stigma and encourage open conversations. @workingminds_uk @firefighters999 @NHSuk

'Are we ever going to find a river that passes these tests?' @Feargal_Sharkey waded in the Colwell Brook, a small stream feeding the River Thames, which contains an abundance of sewage. He was far from impressed.

Been holding my tongue on this one but ahead of London Poppy Day I feel the need to post my thoughts on the RBL. They are part of, and essentially run the Armed forces covenant scheme, one rule of which that vets should get a minimum of an interview if they apply. I’ve applied for several jobs with them…never even been contacted back, never mind interviewed. Speaking of jobs, they have recently employed and Equality and diversity rep who’s role is paid £63K per year!! A waste of vital funds that could be better spent. They are sat on millions of pounds that NEVER gets used to help benefit the very people that need it, but it lines their bank account and makes them look good. I’ve had first hand experience of this when I was a Chairwoman at my local branch. But I want to finish by saying this year they have gone to far when it comes to the Poppy. The Poppy is simple, it’s for everyone, whether u are old, young, girl, boy, black, white, vet or civilian to remember the fallen from conflict. It is inclusive in its very nature by being simple and unique. Having a rainbow LQBT version is taking away from that inclusivity not increasing it. It’s already creating a divide. So this year I WONT be supporting ANYTHING to do with the poppy appeal, like many other veterans. I will always be thankful to those who do go and collect on our behalf but I feel they deserve to know where the money they collect goes too…and sadly, it’s not the people who u think ur collecting for, its lining the pockets of those on big wages employed by the @PoppyLegion

“We’re going to do the Environment Agency’s job for it." @NickFerrariLBC has challenged @Feargal_Sharkey to test the toxicity of England’s rivers. First up is the River Avon in Bristol…

Bedfordshire underwater as is large parts of the region affected by flooding. Firefighters out everywhere helping salvage people’s homes and livelihoods, fire control taking a call every 60 seconds and on minimum crewing. Legislation for flood response for the FRS now please @UKLabour and some much needed restorative and improvement funding #fundthefrontline @SarahOwen_ @rach_hopkins @YasinForBedford

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We’ve published our latest inspection of @northantsfire. We are pleased with some aspects of its performance in keeping people safe and secure from fire and other risks, but it needs to make improvements to provide a consistently good service. Read more hmicfrs.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/news-feed…

Tragically, a firefighter has died responding to floods in Italy. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues. Firefighters face increasing dangers while protecting others on the frontline of the climate emergency. Solidarity from the UK.