Jeff Bellas

Say what you see! Personality and humour of a Rich Tea!!

[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

🚨Call Out - 41
06/06/2026 @ 12.47am

It was a baptism of fire for the new Lazonby truck when we got called out in the early hours of Saturday morning to an outbuilding on fire at Ainstable.

Upon arrival the building was well alight with 2 vehicles inside,

[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

#SmokeAlarmsSaveLives – but only if they work. It's #TestItTuesday so test yours now by pressing the button until the alarm sounds. If it doesn’t sound, replace the battery.

Have at least one on every level of your home and 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 cover a smoke alarm.

[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

The bank is located to the side of the Fire Station - Donated items just need placed in a bag before donating.

Thank you!

[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

Our Fire Fighters Charity Clothes Bank at Lazonby Fire Station has arrived! Please consider dropping off old clothes and shoes in our bank, this will help raise vital funds to help injured firefighters.

[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

For more information please visit our website 👇🏽
https://t.co/d2Fx7SLFKg
Or for information on home safety visit 👇🏽
https://t.co/JLvogJcK28

[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

🚒 💨 Total incidents - 86

🔥 Building Fires - 21
🚨 False Alarms - 15
🚗 Vehicle Fires - 13
⛰️ Fires in the open - 9
🌆 Standbys - 7
🧪 HAZMAT’s - 6
🚘 RTC’s - 6
🚑 Assisting NWAS - 4
🏊‍♂️ Water Rescue - 2
🏡 Chimney Fire- 2
👷‍♀️Dangerous Structure - 1

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[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

*Thread*
Following a really busy start to 2026, we’ve now had chance to reflect on our figures from 2025. We’re looking forward to another great year supporting our community and colleagues in @CumbriaFire 👇🏽

📟 Station Availability - 96%
🧑🏼‍🚒 FF’s turned competent - 2

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[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

[Jeff Bellas @BellasJeff]

Standard Saturday morning eggs,
Yum yum 😋

[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

Raking over the area and damping down was done to prevent any fire reigniting.

[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

Whilst it was obvious the building and stored property could not be saved it was important to prevent fire spread to neighbouring buildings.

2x Hose Reel jets, 1x 45mm Jet and 2x BA wearers were used to extinguish the fire with water sourced from a nearby hydrant.

[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

🚨Call out - 71
15/10/2025 @ 03.08am

On Wednesday morning Lazonby and Penrith crews were mobilised to an outbuilding fire at Melkinthorpe.

On arrival crews were met by a well established building fire which had almost completely destroyed the structure.

[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

🚒 Between 6.30pm and 9.00pm tomorrow (01/10/25) several CFRS crews will be taking part in a training exercise at Lazonby Auction Mart.

Do not be alarmed if you notice an increased number of service vehicles in the village and by the river during this time.

[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

regarding potential water incidents we may encounter.

[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

Last night, the crew gathered at the River Eden, Langwathby Bridge. Along with neighbouring crew, Alston. This drill night was lead by a CFRS Swift Water Technician. The session was provided to allow us to practice water rescue techniques and improve our knowledge

[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

🚨🏊🏊🏽‍♀️🏊‍♂️🚨
This weekend the crew had the honour of handing out the medals, winning cups and shields at the annual swimming gala @LazonbyPool
TCM Dickinson & FF Harvey also communicated water safety advice for when you are around open water
#respectthewater

[Jeff Bellas @BellasJeff]

@CarlisleEast Excellent work and great inspiration, what time did this start I must have been late?

[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

🚨 If you see someone struggling in water, stay calm and act fast but don’t put yourself at risk
📞 Call 999 immediately
📢Encourage them to float on their back
🛟Throw something to help them float

Read more safety advice: https://t.co/1PHr9jQTJJ…

#BeWaterAware

[Lazonby Fire Station @LazonbyFire]

🚨 3 Incidents over the Easter weekend for @LazonbyFire, see our advice below regarding preventable outdoor fires..👇🏽

[Cumberland & Westmorland Herald @CWHerald]

In this week’s Herald sport: young award-winning Eden Valley football groundsman @benwelsh9 tells us how his love of pitch care has grown and seen him work in the @WestmorlandFL at @LangwathbyUtd plus @officialcufc @penrith_afc @SalfordCityFC and even his beloved @ManUtd ⚽️