CFO Simon Tuhill
@cfo-wmfs.bsky.social
Chief Fire Officer: West Midlands Rescue Service. ‘Tweets’ and opinions are my own, not that of the Service.
Visits to Green Watch Bickenhill, Wednesbury and Sutton Coldfield Technical Rescue Stations. Excellent discussions about the Service with some really insightful input. TRU crews are specialists who deal with some most complex incidents across the West Midlands.
And they also make a mean BLT.
And they also make a mean BLT.
November 13, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Visits to Green Watch Bickenhill, Wednesbury and Sutton Coldfield Technical Rescue Stations. Excellent discussions about the Service with some really insightful input. TRU crews are specialists who deal with some most complex incidents across the West Midlands.
And they also make a mean BLT.
And they also make a mean BLT.
Great visit to see our superb ISAR (United Kingdom International Search & Rescue Team) colleagues undertaking their monthly training today.
These amazingly dedicated individuals volunteer to deploy overseas when natural disasters happen. @westmidsfire.bsky.social
#WeAreWMFS
These amazingly dedicated individuals volunteer to deploy overseas when natural disasters happen. @westmidsfire.bsky.social
#WeAreWMFS
November 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Great visit to see our superb ISAR (United Kingdom International Search & Rescue Team) colleagues undertaking their monthly training today.
These amazingly dedicated individuals volunteer to deploy overseas when natural disasters happen. @westmidsfire.bsky.social
#WeAreWMFS
These amazingly dedicated individuals volunteer to deploy overseas when natural disasters happen. @westmidsfire.bsky.social
#WeAreWMFS
One of the pleasing things I saw in a visit to Dudley fire station this week was how immaculate the fire appliances were. Every locker & pump bay were spotless. Taking pride and care of our life-saving equipment is huge part of #professionalism. Well done all #WeAreWMFS @westmidsfire.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM
One of the pleasing things I saw in a visit to Dudley fire station this week was how immaculate the fire appliances were. Every locker & pump bay were spotless. Taking pride and care of our life-saving equipment is huge part of #professionalism. Well done all #WeAreWMFS @westmidsfire.bsky.social
Wow. That was some match. Fully deserved win from @arsenalfc.bsky.social 💥
September 28, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Wow. That was some match. Fully deserved win from @arsenalfc.bsky.social 💥
Definitely pleased I stayed to the end now! @arsenalfc.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Definitely pleased I stayed to the end now! @arsenalfc.bsky.social
Coldplay. Absolutely amazing, what a gig.
September 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Coldplay. Absolutely amazing, what a gig.
Friday night last week was an evening visit to Smethwick White Watch where I joined the crew for dinner. Discussion ranged from IT systems to our school education resources. Great to catch up with former LFB colleague. #WeAreWMFS @westmidsfire.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Friday night last week was an evening visit to Smethwick White Watch where I joined the crew for dinner. Discussion ranged from IT systems to our school education resources. Great to catch up with former LFB colleague. #WeAreWMFS @westmidsfire.bsky.social
Two station visits this week. First up: Tettenhall fire station in the Black Country. Tettenhall are unique for our service as currently the only PRL that works the ‘late’ shift: a model that matches provision to peak demand and risk.
August 30, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Two station visits this week. First up: Tettenhall fire station in the Black Country. Tettenhall are unique for our service as currently the only PRL that works the ‘late’ shift: a model that matches provision to peak demand and risk.
13 years ago today. Wow time flies.
July 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
13 years ago today. Wow time flies.
It's hard to believe it was 20 years ago tomorrow that I was on duty and responded to Edgware Road for the 7/7 bombings. So much has happened since then, but that day is still indelibly imprinted on my mind. This was a news story from the 10-year remembrance:
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/...
10 years on from 7/7: the lives touched by terror
For those who were there on the day, and those who lost loved ones, the legacy of the London bombings lives on. Here, some of them tell their stories
www.telegraph.co.uk
July 6, 2025 at 11:37 AM
It's hard to believe it was 20 years ago tomorrow that I was on duty and responded to Edgware Road for the 7/7 bombings. So much has happened since then, but that day is still indelibly imprinted on my mind. This was a news story from the 10-year remembrance:
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/...
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/...
The commercial training team showed me round their training rig. They offer courses on various different fire safety areas including how to be a fire marshal. The F1 car is for running fuel fire training. Check out what we offer here: wmfs.net/our-services/c…
June 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The commercial training team showed me round their training rig. They offer courses on various different fire safety areas including how to be a fire marshal. The F1 car is for running fuel fire training. Check out what we offer here: wmfs.net/our-services/c…
A team visit with a difference. Spending the afternoon at Oldbury training centre meeting our superb training team. These guys are the ones who ensure our FFs and staff have all the skills they need to stay safe. #WeAreWMFS #Training
June 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A team visit with a difference. Spending the afternoon at Oldbury training centre meeting our superb training team. These guys are the ones who ensure our FFs and staff have all the skills they need to stay safe. #WeAreWMFS #Training
Delighted to welcome MP @marycreagh.bsky.social to Binley fire station today. A chance to speak to the crews & for them to explain the amazing work that @westmidsfire.bsky.social
does in the local community. Also: super scones from the watch! Thank you to Red & Purple Watches.
#WeAreWMFS
does in the local community. Also: super scones from the watch! Thank you to Red & Purple Watches.
#WeAreWMFS
May 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Delighted to welcome MP @marycreagh.bsky.social to Binley fire station today. A chance to speak to the crews & for them to explain the amazing work that @westmidsfire.bsky.social
does in the local community. Also: super scones from the watch! Thank you to Red & Purple Watches.
#WeAreWMFS
does in the local community. Also: super scones from the watch! Thank you to Red & Purple Watches.
#WeAreWMFS
Presented a valued member of our workshops with his CFO commendation this week.
I also happened to stop in on the hottest day of the year so I was lucky enough to be part of the ice cream round! 🍦
I also happened to stop in on the hottest day of the year so I was lucky enough to be part of the ice cream round! 🍦
May 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Presented a valued member of our workshops with his CFO commendation this week.
I also happened to stop in on the hottest day of the year so I was lucky enough to be part of the ice cream round! 🍦
I also happened to stop in on the hottest day of the year so I was lucky enough to be part of the ice cream round! 🍦
Huge thanks to all the @westmidsfire.bsky.social crews who attended this large incident. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Huge fire at disused Henley College building in Coventry
Twelve fire crews are sent to the scene on Henley Road in Coventry on Tuesday evening.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 30, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Huge thanks to all the @westmidsfire.bsky.social crews who attended this large incident. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Also based at TRU in Bickenhill is Luna 🐕 our wonderful USAR dog who can search for casualties in collapsed structures. Luna is looked after by Kate who is good natured in being rather resigned to the fact that Luna gets most of the fuss! 😁 #WeAreWMFS. @westmidsfire.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Also based at TRU in Bickenhill is Luna 🐕 our wonderful USAR dog who can search for casualties in collapsed structures. Luna is looked after by Kate who is good natured in being rather resigned to the fact that Luna gets most of the fuss! 😁 #WeAreWMFS. @westmidsfire.bsky.social
Yesterday I got the chance to visit our Technical Rescue Crews at Bickenhill Fire Station. During the visit, I took part in climbing the training pylon which is part of the job-related selection test for joining the TRU. #WeAreWMFS
March 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Yesterday I got the chance to visit our Technical Rescue Crews at Bickenhill Fire Station. During the visit, I took part in climbing the training pylon which is part of the job-related selection test for joining the TRU. #WeAreWMFS
CFO Commendation awards tonight at SHQ. Amazing stories from every single recipient. #WeAreWMFS. @westmidsfire.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
CFO Commendation awards tonight at SHQ. Amazing stories from every single recipient. #WeAreWMFS. @westmidsfire.bsky.social
Today I also got to take part in a large scale exercise with crews at Sandwell General Hospital. The scenario consisted of a gas explosion in the basement of the hospital. Crews from across the Black Country tested out the new @MSAsafety breathing apparatus set & guidelines @westmidsfire.bsky.social
March 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Today I also got to take part in a large scale exercise with crews at Sandwell General Hospital. The scenario consisted of a gas explosion in the basement of the hospital. Crews from across the Black Country tested out the new @MSAsafety breathing apparatus set & guidelines @westmidsfire.bsky.social
The thoughts of all of us at West Midlands Fire Service are with those involved with this fire as well as their friends & family. Whilst a horrific incident, I'm rightly proud of the amazing work undertaken by WMFS crews from across the Service who attended... 1/2 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Child among five people in hospital after Walsall fire
The child has potentially life-threatening injuries and was among nine people rescued in Walsall.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The thoughts of all of us at West Midlands Fire Service are with those involved with this fire as well as their friends & family. Whilst a horrific incident, I'm rightly proud of the amazing work undertaken by WMFS crews from across the Service who attended... 1/2 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
First day of the LGA fire conference. Really good selection of thought provoking speakers. #LGAfireConf2025
March 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
First day of the LGA fire conference. Really good selection of thought provoking speakers. #LGAfireConf2025
Happy #InternationalWomansDay. I’m super lucky to work with a diverse SLT and such inspirational woman throughout @WestMidsFire. Opening this weeks #IWD at SHQ was a real privilege. There is of course still more for us to do, not just in the fire sector, but society as a whole. #ally
March 8, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Happy #InternationalWomansDay. I’m super lucky to work with a diverse SLT and such inspirational woman throughout @WestMidsFire. Opening this weeks #IWD at SHQ was a real privilege. There is of course still more for us to do, not just in the fire sector, but society as a whole. #ally
Earlier this week I visited our Safeside centre. What an amazing facility! Community safety education for young people at its most interactive best. But the centre wouldn’t run without the amazing dedication of the staff & volunteers who are real stars. #WeareWMFS @westmidsfire.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Earlier this week I visited our Safeside centre. What an amazing facility! Community safety education for young people at its most interactive best. But the centre wouldn’t run without the amazing dedication of the staff & volunteers who are real stars. #WeareWMFS @westmidsfire.bsky.social
Station visits to Tipton and Walsall green watches this week. Top teams very invested in being the best they can be. And I joined crews at a 4pf fire in Coventry yesterday. Well done to all at what was a difficult incident. #WeareWMFS
February 23, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Station visits to Tipton and Walsall green watches this week. Top teams very invested in being the best they can be. And I joined crews at a 4pf fire in Coventry yesterday. Well done to all at what was a difficult incident. #WeareWMFS