Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is urging the public to stay safe in Cumbria’s waters as the weather heats up. Following a rainy summer, a heatwave has hit the county. Despite schools being back in session, many residents will be heading to the Lakes and rivers to cool off. However, the water can be… Continue reading Public urged to stay safe in the water in the unseasonable heat
As part of Home Fire Safety Week 12-18 June, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) are urging people to reduce their risk of house fires. Many households continue to struggle with the cost of living and people may have made changes or bought products which could mean… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service home visits to prevent risk of house fires
Officers are appealing for information and video footage following a fire that occurred on Storey Square in Barrow on 1 June at around 6pm. A joint investigation has been launched. Two men were taken to hospital with serious injuries and third man was taken to Furness General Hospital for smoke inhalation. A 57-year-old man was… Continue reading Officers appeal for information following fire in Barrow
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall is responsible for setting the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) portion of council tax for 2023-24. The PCC is today opening the council tax precept consultation, asking for public feedback on the budget proposal for the fire service. CFRS is partially funded by the public through… Continue reading PCC seeks public views on Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service budget
At 16:08 hours on 15th November 2022, Two Fire Engines Attended an incident on the A595 at Whitbeck, Millom. The road traffic collision involved one vehicle. Firefighters used cutting gear to extricate one casualty from the vehicle. Crews were detained for forty minutes.
At 21:15 hours on 10th December 2022 two fire engines along with the aerial ladder platform attended a chimney fire on Oak Head Road, Barrow-in-Furness. Fire crews used chimney rods and reels to extinguish the fire and were in attendance for approximately two hours and half.
At 03:49 hours on 27th of November 2022, three fire engines attended an incident on Langdale Cresent, Dalton-In-Furness. The Fire involved a detached garage. Firefighters used four breathing apparatus, two forty-five millimeter jets, and one hose reel jet extinguish the fire and were in attendance for one hour thirty minutes.
At 04:53 hours on the 28th of November 2022 six fire engines, one joint incident command unit, one aerial ladder platform, one welfare unit attended Grosvenor Street in Barrow-in-Furness. The fire involved a mid-terraced property extinguished using two main jets and two hose reels. One casualty suffered effects of burns and smoke inhalation.
Over the past eight days, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) crews have responded to a number of significant property fires. The incidents occurred at both commercial and residential properties. At 04:53am on Monday 28 November, six fire engines, the joint incident command unit, and the aerial ladder platform attended a house fire on Grosvenor… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service reiterates the need for fire vigilance following spate of serious fires in the county
At 03:49 hours on 27th of November 2022, three fire engines attended an incident on Langdale Cresent, Dalton-In-Furness. The Fire involved a detached garage. Firefighters used four breathing apparatus, two forty-five millimeter jets, and one hose reel jet extinguish the fire and were in attendance for one hour thirty minutes.
