Please don’t be alarmed if you see what appears to be smoke in the vicinity of Queens Park clubhouse, Windermere, this evening.

Our crew from Windermere Fire Station is carrying out a breathing apparatus training exercise between 7pm and 9pm and will be using synthetic smoke.

Congratulations to a group of Year 10 students who have been successful in their applications for the next round of Young Firefighters course 👏👏👏
They had a busy afternoon yesterday getting kitted out with all their gear so they are ready to start the course shortly! 🥾🚒👩‍🏭

Don't miss this week's Reuben: Life in the Dales on Channel 5 which features our crew from Kirkby Stephen and members of our corporate team.

The episode - Beyond the Yorkshire Farm - is broadcast on Thursday (8pm) and can also be caught on My 5.

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Did you know? Over 6 million tyres in the UK have illegal tread each year? Don't let your tyres put you at risk of fines and penalty points. Stay safe on the road by checking your tyres once a month, every month. #CheckTyres #TyreSafety #RoadRisk

Don't miss the chance to apply for our Performance Officer vacancy before Wednesday's deadline.

For more information and to apply, visit:

cumbriafire.gov.uk/cfrs0125-perfo…

We're pleased to support Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust by hosting a Covid-19 vaccination clinic at Milnthorpe Fire Station tomorrow.

Our crews will also be on hand to share fire safety advice.

We hope our community has been interested and informed by week's posts from the National Fire Chiefs Council #BeWaterAware campaign.

To catch up on the info and advice, including how to avoid getting into difficulty in the water and how to act if you do, visit:

cumbriafire.gov.uk/water-safety

Thando Ndlovu had just turned 15 when he died after getting into difficulty in the River Trent in July 2021.

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service worked with his parents to share his story and raise awareness of the risks of jumping into and swimming in open water.

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If you see someone in trouble in the water, remember this lifesaving advice:

- Call 999
- Tell them to float on their back
- Throw something to help them float

#BeWaterAware

Fantastic to see that a successful fundraising initiative devised by Egremont Fire Station is raising thousands of pounds for The Fire Fighters Charity north of the border.

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South Lakes Neighbourhood Policing Team, along with Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service held a series of Junior Citizen days for local primary school children in Ulverston, Windermere and Grange this week.
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If you start to struggle in the water:

- Tilt your head back with ears submerged
- Relax, breathe normally
- Move your hands to help you float
- Spread your arms and legs out
- Once your breathing is controlled, call for help or swim to safety

#BeWaterAware

The water may look inviting but, even on a warm day, the water can be cold. Jumping into water can lead to cold water shock which can result in drowning.

For more information on cold water shock and what to do if you experience it, visit:

nfcc.org.uk/our-services/c…

#BeWaterAware

Yr 6 pupils from Lindal & Marton, Allithwaite and Flookburgh joined us at Grange Fire Station today for interactive learning through the Junior Citizens programme.

Sessions covered fire, road and water safety, plus online security, delivered by our crews and Cumbria Police.