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Boat safety week

Smoke alarms can make a real difference to the outcome of fires on boats.  We would like all boat users to be aware of the risks and want to see suitable smoke alarms installed in all boats with overnight accommodation.

Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service will be out and about over Boat Safety Week (May 30 to June 5) providing fire safety advice, boat fire safety checks and free smoke alarms when required.

Banbury

  • Fire Fighters from Banbury Fire Station will be out and about all week along the Oxford Canal between Claydon and Twyford.

Goring

  • Fire Fighters from Goring Fire Station will be at Goring Lock between 10am and 4pm on Tuesday 31st May and Sunday 5th June.

Henely

  • Fire Fighters from Henley Fire Station will be in Hobbs Boat Yard between 12 midday and 3pm on Tuesday 31st May and Thursday 2nd June.