Launceston Community Fire Station

News & Updates from Launceston Community Fire Station. An On-Call Station, Working Together to Make Cornwall Safer.

[Launceston Community Fire Station @LauncestonCFRS]

Your crew at 7.4 Launceston are still here for you & our priority remains the safety of Cornwall. Our non-essential work has been reviewed to help limit the spread of COVID-19 but if you have an emergency call 999. For more info https://t.co/uI76cR01VP #covid19UK #StaySafe

[Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service @CornwallFRS]

We are currently responding to a large barn fire on the outskirts of Newquay. Crews from @NewquayCFRS @PerranporthCFRS @StColumbCFRS @StDennisCFRS @LauncestonCFRS @StAustellCFRS.

Updates will be provided on our Newsdesk when available.

[Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service @CornwallFRS]

Today is #InternationalFirefightersDay, a global celebration of the courage and sacrifices made by firefighters.
This year is it's 25th anniversary and we pay tribute to those who risk their lives to save others and to those that made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

[BBC Cornwall @BBCCornwall]

Breaking: 6 fire pumps from @CornwallFRS were tasked to a fire in a block of flats in #StAustell overnight. Alarm was raised shortly after midnight following multiple 999 calls and concern for multiple persons reported in the building. Crews from @StDennisCFRS @MevagisseyCFRS @FoweyCFRS @LauncestonCFRS @StAustellCFRS @StJustCFRS attended. @DC_Police and @swasFT in multi agency response 🔥 🚒

[Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service @CornwallFRS]

🎄Have you already got your tree up?
🚒💦Remember to water it daily before we have to! 🎄😮
https://t.co/juM9MWiPMX

[Launceston Community Fire Station @LauncestonCFRS]

It’s Beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🎅🎄

[Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service @CornwallFRS]

Have you woken up to snow this morning? Remember in weather conditions like these to:
Slow down, take extra time - do you really need to travel?
Check that your car is suitable for such conditions - tyres, wipers, lights
Do YOU feel happy to drive?
#roadsafety #tyresafety

[Launceston Community Fire Station @LauncestonCFRS]

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[Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service @CornwallFRS]

Multiple calls are being received to a industrial fire at a property on Florence Road, Kelly Bray, Callington. An appliance is now in attendance, with a further two appliances and an officer en route. Full update to follow. #ControlTakeover

[Launceston Community Fire Station @LauncestonCFRS]

GM Boeuf and GM Sleeman observing were full of praise to the team working so hard together.

[Launceston Community Fire Station @LauncestonCFRS]

Lanson crew joint exercising the Immediate Building Evacuation protocol with partners in critical control. A team of detail recorders and many players representing a roll call of 60 flats. The yard was a hive of activity, lots of effort providing vital learning and development.

[Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service @CornwallFRS]

We are currently in attendance at an agricultural building on fire near #Polyphant, it will be visible from the #A30...
Crews from @LauncestonCFRS @CallingtonCFRS @LiskeardCFRS @BodminCFRS are working to extinguish the fire

[Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service @CornwallFRS]

Tonight Crew Manager (Control) Oliver embarks on his last night shift, as he is hanging up his headset 🎧 and retiring after over 20 years in Control. Joined by family, colleagues and friends he is seen here receiving gifts from colleagues past and present
Congratulations “Olly”

[Launceston Community Fire Station @LauncestonCFRS]

#WildFirePrevention 🔥

[BBC Cornwall @BBCCornwall]

This is the scene in St Martin, #Looe this morning - @CornwallFRS crews have been tackling a serious fire overnight, including @LiskeardCFRS @LooeCFRS @SaltashCFRS @TorpointCFRS @CallingtonCFRS @FalmouthCFRS @LostwithielCFRS @LauncestonCFRS

Read more here
https://t.co/oHgjDwJCnQ

[Launceston Community Fire Station @LauncestonCFRS]

Gool Peran Lowen! 〓〓

Happy St Piran's Day One and All!

[Launceston Community Fire Station @LauncestonCFRS]

@WadebridgeCFRS @CornwallFRS Happy Retirement Tim! Well Deserved! 👏

[Launceston Community Fire Station @LauncestonCFRS]

@WorkshopsCFRS The “Beast for the East” This Replacement has less “Roll” then is Predecessor 🙈 #ThrowbackThursday

[Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service @CornwallFRS]

Crews from @BudeCFRS @DSFireUpdates @DelaboleCFRS @LauncestonCFRS @StAustellCFRS and two officers are currently in attendance at a fire near #Stratton - We are advising nearby residents to keep doors and windows shut

[Launceston Community Fire Station @LauncestonCFRS]

@BudeCFRS Cheers boys, Merry Christmas to you all! #StaySafe

[Launceston Community Fire Station @LauncestonCFRS]

Thank you for everything!
Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
Rest Peacefully Ma’am