Changes to Our Local Social Media Pages

We regularly review how we communicate with our communities to make sure our information is clear, accurate and easy to find.

Following a recent review of our social media activity, we will be making some changes to how we use Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).

From April 2026, we will be retiring individual fire station social media accounts and replacing them with district‑level Facebook pages. These district pages will continue to share local news, updates and stories, but in a more consistent way.

Local station staff will be able to contribute content so stations will not lose the ability to share local stories or celebrate the excellent work they undertake. 

Content that would previously have been shared on station pages will be shared through the relevant district page.

Expectations around online communication have changed and it is increasingly important that information is consistent and professional. Moving to district pages reduces the risk of missed messages, outdated or incorrect information being shared and accounts being left unmanaged.

Our new approach will allow us to continue to engage with our communities whilst ensuring information is accurate, accessible and aligned with our standards. By reducing the number of accounts and bringing them together at district level, we believe engagement will be stronger, clearer and easier for the public to follow.

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