Parking - think before you park

Fire engine struggles to get past parked cars

Would a fire engine be able to get to your house in an emergency?

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to think about the way they park their vehicles to prevent lives from being put at risk.

We know sometimes space can be limited but please try and leave enough room for a fire engine to get past should it need to respond to an emergency.

Video  - think before you park

The following video shows how difficult it can be for a fire engine to drive down some streets in Cheshire:

Video - showing how a fire engine struggles to get to some emergencies

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Last updated: Thursday 30 September 2021