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15-06-2025
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Fire service shares safety advice with sailors
Jersey Fire and Rescue Service (JFRS) has issued safety advice to sailors to ensure they have "fair winds" this boating season. The service reminded boat owners and users that fires on vessels could escalate "extremely quickly" due to flammable vapours collecting in confined spaces. The fire service advised sailors to fit fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and to plan escape routes from each berth. There was also a reminder to ensure there were enough life jackets for all aboard, the service said, along with day and night flares and a reliable VHF radio. More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey A JFRS spokesperson urged sailors to regularly check fuel lines and tanks for leaks and always ventilate the engine space before starting the motor. They said a boat should only carry spare fuel if it was absolutely necessary and if so, it should be stored in approved containers on the upper deck. Should a fire break out, the service said sailors should switch off the fuel and gas and use a fire extinguisher if safe to do so. They were also advised to avoid getting too close to other vessels and tell those aboard about the danger the alight boat posed and all crew members should abandon ship immediately. Sailors were urged to consult the JFRS website, for more information. Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Coastguard warns boat owners to obey safety rules Teenager wins bursary to sail on tall ship Fire chief says service has high number of calls Jersey Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
15-06-2025
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- BBC News
Jersey fire service shares safety advice with sailors
Jersey Fire and Rescue Service (JFRS) has issued safety advice to sailors to ensure they have "fair winds" this boating service reminded boat owners and users that fires on vessels could escalate "extremely quickly" due to flammable vapours collecting in confined spaces. The fire service advised sailors to fit fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and to plan escape routes from each was also a reminder to ensure there were enough life jackets for all aboard, the service said, along with day and night flares and a reliable VHF radio. A JFRS spokesperson urged sailors to regularly check fuel lines and tanks for leaks and always ventilate the engine space before starting the said a boat should only carry spare fuel if it was absolutely necessary and if so, it should be stored in approved containers on the upper a fire break out, the service said sailors should switch off the fuel and gas and use a fire extinguisher if safe to do were also advised to avoid getting too close to other vessels and tell those aboard about the danger the alight boat posed and all crew members should abandon ship were urged to consult the JFRS website, for more information.
BBC News
11-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Jersey Fire Service plea for empty island properties to train in
Jersey Fire and Rescue Service (JFRS) is looking for empty properties on the island where it can practice firefighting service said it wanted to train in empty domestic or commercial properties periodically to keep the training as "realistic as possible".While the fire service had a designated "hot house" for training purposes, it said the site was used for close quarters training and did not represent the majority of its call outs. A JFRS spokesperson said training in environments the firefighters were unfamiliar with improved their search techniques and prepared them for emergencies. JFRS said it had been regularly training in various property development sites or hotels during their off season but needed new locations for the summer months."By training in the same venue it becomes muscle memory as opposed to utilising effective search techniques," it said. "If someone has an empty property and they would be willing to allow the service to use it, we would appreciate that JFRS added that the smoke used for the training was cosmetic and did not leave any lasting damage to properties. Anyone with an empty property who was willing to assist JFRS was asked to contact the service.
