๐จINCIDENT UPDATE: As we scale down & prepare to handover the site we would like to thank all agencies who have assisted during the tunnel incident ๐ค We have witnessed the tremendous efforts @aqua_gib& assisting entities have put in to restore systems ๐ #togetherwearestronger
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To reduce the risk to the community through effective Prevention, Protection and Response activities. Call 999 for Emergencies.
Joined February 2022
- Challenging incident in the early hours of the morning. Impeccable work by operational crews, supported by control activities averts potential serious consequences. Thanks to @aqua_gib @ThinkingGreenGI @RGPolice for the assistance. Video courtesy of @SeanCollado1995 #proudtoserve
00:00 - ๐จINCIDENT UPDATE: Fire suppressed & under control! 7 appliances and 30 firefighters/officers involved at the incident, with further crews at the station on standby for business continuity.
- Firefighter Alfred Rovegno recently represented the GFRS and received the Kingโs Coronation Medal from HRH The Princess Royal during a ceremony held at the Convent. Congratulations to FF Rovegno and all other recipients #proudtoserve @GibraltarGov
- ๐จINCIDENT UPDATE: Crews continue to support the wider efforts & assisting partner agencies. Our colleagues from the AFRS are also helping out at the Kings Lines Depot.
- ๐จINCIDENT UPDATE: weโve seen a substantial surge in residential flood related call-outs in the last 24hrs. We would kindly urge the general public to ensure all taps are closed when unattended for when water distribution resumes ๐ฐ๐ซ @aqua_gib @GibraltarGov
- ๐จINCIDENT UPDATE: GFRS & Tech Services personnel assisting @aqua_gib
- GOLD๐ฅ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐ Firefighter Dylan Pratts wins gold medal today at the 2022 World Firefighter Games held in Lisbon, Portugal. He came in 1st out of 150 cyclists, over 62 Km. Dylan's wife Elaine, who also competed in the event, also took the gold medal. CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH ๐
- Incredible work by our teams yesterday under very challenging circumstances to contain and prevent dangerous escalation of a fire to our beloved nature reserve. ๐ฅ๐งฏ๐#preventingprotectingresponding #proudtoserve @GibraltarGov
00:00 - Our rigorous firefighter selection process is well underway. The chosen candidate will eventually undergo the mandatory extensive overseas/local training before joining our dedicated team ready to serve and protect our community.#Proudtoserve๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐
- GFRS and AFRS proud to be part of todayโs parade for the Proclamation of King Charles III.
- ๐จINCIDENT UPDATE: Crews still working hard but area still not deemed safe for entry
- Fire in area of Bruceโs Farm - three fire appliances in attendance and seems to be under control.



























