Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service creates BSL water safety videos with local students

11 May 2026 · Originally published 10 May 2026 9/10 Original headline: Fire service teams up with students to deliver sign language water safety advice

Students from the Northern Counties School have teamed up with the local fire service to produce vital water safety videos in British Sign Language. The project aims to make emergency guidance more accessible to the Deaf community by highlighting key safety tips and the 999 BSL app.

Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear

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