Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service

Official page of Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service. Not monitored 24/7. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

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📦 Are you flood ready, or not? Do you know which items to move to safety in a flood?

You won't have much time to prepare if it happens.

Learn the simple steps you can take to ensure you keep the things you love safe: https://t.co/M9PCv0bPYI

#FloodActionWeek

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🌊🚗 Driving through flood water is the number one cause of death during flooding.

It is never worth the risk.

This #FloodActionWeek, find out other actions you can take to stay safe.

https://t.co/M9PCv0bPYI

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It's #FloodActionWeek! Are you flood ready, or not?

Check out the five things you can do this week to be better prepared for a flood.

Take action to protect yourself, your family and your home now: https://t.co/M9PCv0cnOg

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🎆 The best way to enjoy fireworks is at organised displays. Always supervise children around fireworks, follow instructions and never return to a firework once lit.

This National Burn Awareness Day, help everyone enjoy fireworks safely.

#BurnPrevention #BeBurnsAware #NBAD2026

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CFRS has been awarded £1.59m in annual funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to enhance the county's response capability.

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🚨 | WHOLETIME TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES!

We’re now welcoming applications from eligible Firefighters, Crew Managers and Watch Managers interested in joining Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service.

Find out more here: https://t.co/jB24fqaxuE

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Young people delivered activities linked to their respective organisations and as they mentored others through tasks including:

🚒 Running hose reel and learning how to use a throwline
🚑 Giving first aid, including CPR
🪖 Ration packs and cam cream application

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@UKFireCadets from Cumbria joined dozens of their peers from @armycadetsuk and St John Ambulance Cadets for a joint open day to celebrate the first ever #NationalCadetsWeek!

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☔ Are you flood ready? Knowing one action to take during a flood can reduce the effects and even save a life. This #FloodActionWeek, make sure you know what to do in a flood.

🏠 Move items to safety
⚡ Turn off electricity, gas, and water
🚨 Follow emergency services' advice

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You can complete a free online home fire safety check for yourself or someone else at https://t.co/E7pIiHY5j9!

⌚️ Should only take you about 15 minutes
🤝 Get tips and advice on how to reduce fire risks
📋 Receive a personalised fire safety action plan

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Our team attended the Age Friendly Festival at Penrith Leisure Centre yesterday to highlight the challenges that older people face in relation to fire risk.

Promoting fire safety at events like this helps make Cumbria a safer place.

#InternationalDayOfOlderPeople

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You can complete a free online home fire safety check which could save your life here: https://t.co/GEidn6yBnL

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#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, you need to replace the battery.

Make sure you have at least one on every level of your home and 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 cover a smoke alarm.

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Passing the driving test is just the beginning!

Parents and carers: join our FREE webinar at 6pm on 1 Oct to help your young driver stay safe as they gain independence on the road. Young drivers welcome too!

Book: https://t.co/4kN08f6vig

#RoadSafety #YoungDrivers #Warwickshire

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🏆 | Cumbrian Cadets showed skill, teamwork and professionalism at the @UKFireCadets Casualty Care Challenge.

One of Cumbrian team of Ryan-Birt Read, Mia Rodda and Chloe Brooks clinched third. Mia received the coveted Cadet of the Day Chair’s Award.

🗞️ https://t.co/xWbtT0diiI

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🚨 Would you know what to do if someone fell into the water on a night out?

🤳 Call 999
🚫 Don't enter the water
🛟Throw something that floats
🗣️ Encourage them to float on their back

We're supporting the #DontDrinkandDrown campaign by sharing advice to save a life.

#BeAMate

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✅ Anyone carrying out gas work for you must be Gas Safe registered.

❌ If they’re not, they’re working illegally.

Cutting corners to save money is not worth it; it can put lives at risk and could cost more to fix.

Check your engineer at https://t.co/UMl3wQNt8e

#GSW26

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🏡 Landlords have legal duties to help keep their tenants gas safe, including arranging a gas safety check.

Tenants, always ask to see the engineer’s Gas Safe ID when they arrive at your home.

Find out more at https://t.co/OPRZfoqOF4

#GSW26