At 07:37 on 24th April 2022, two fire engines attended an incident at Newby Bridge, Ulverston. This involved a road traffic collision between two cars. Firefighters made the scene safe, stabilised both vehicles involved and extricated one casualty from a vehicle. Two casualties from the scene were conveyed to hospital by road ambulance. Fire crews… Continue reading Road Traffic Collision at Newby Bridge, Ulverston
At 14:52 hours on 24th April 2022, five fire engines along with a wild fire unit with supporting fire engine and a joint incident command unit attended a wildfire on Salthouse Mills, Barrow-in-Furness. Fire crews used beaters, one ground monitor, four main jets, two hose reel jets, two wildfire units and three light portable pump… Continue reading Fire Incident on Salthouse Mills, Barrow in Furness
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) are encouraging people to step forward and explore the role of an on-call firefighter with them. Working as an on-call firefighter means being involved in a range of activities in your local area, from responding to emergency calls, to providing prevention advice to communities to help keep them safe.… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service are looking for more on-call firefighters to serve Cumbria
At 19:21 hours on 17th April, fire engines attended a vehicle fire on the A590 at Newby Bridge. One firefighter wore breathing apparatus and one hose reel was used to extinguish the fire. Crews were in attendance for approximately fifty minutes.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has invested in two new Hagglund vehicles to help the service respond to wildfires and flooding. The all-terrain vehicles have been purchased following the launch of the service’s new Climate Change Operational Response Plan which identified the increasing impacts and consequences of climate change, in terms of both prevalence and… Continue reading New off-road vehicles strengthen response to climate change emergencies
At 15:17 hours on the 12th April 2022, attended a domestic building fire on Anson Street in Barrow-in-Furness. The fire was involving the first floor bedroom of an end of terraced property. Fire crews used two breathing apparatus, a hose reel, a positive pressure ventilation fan to extinguish the fire. Fire crews were in attendance… Continue reading Building Fire – Anson Street, Barrow
At 23:00 hours on the 11th April 2022, two fire engines attended a commercial building fire on Lake Road, Ambleside. Whilst in attendance crews used two breathing apparatus and one hose reel to extinguish the fire. Crews were on scene for one hour.
At 18:27 hours on the 15th February 2022, three appliances attended an incident on the promenade in Arnside. Fire service personnel assisted the North West Ambulance Service with re-housing various residents after a care home lost power. Fire service personnel were engaged for several hours.
