WCoFF Fire News Desk
London Firefighters were out and about recently, supplying much needed water to those queuing to see the Lying in State of our late Queen. Two crews are pictured, one from Walthamstow, at Bankside, and the other from Erith, at Clink Street. Pictures cortesy of David Holt Erith PL at Clink Street Erith PL at Clink Street Walthamstow P at Ban ...
Fire crews have attended a concerning number of deliberate fires across the county over the summer months. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s firefighters responded to more than 180 fires that were started deliberately since the start of July, 100 more than last year. Some of these fires have spread rapidly due to the hot and dry conditions causing significant damage to property and f ...
Cambridgeshire fire crews have continued to face challenging conditions and increased demand as the summer heatwave persists. Having already seen unprecedented temperatures and calls to incidents in July, which include the two busiest days ever for the Service, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service staff have continued to face record levels of calls and incidents. Area Commander Stuart Smith sa ...
Every year, we consult the public on our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) Action Plan and Council Tax proposals. We engage with the local community to seek views on the Service's priorities and proposals. We are coming to the end of our current CRMP and we are starting the consultation process for our new CRMP which will be launched in April 2023. We would really like ...
As parts of the county enjoy some of the hottest temperatures in Europe this week, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) would like to remind residents and businesses to keep fire safe during the heatwave. Having already seen thermometers reach 30 plus degrees over the weekend, crews were called to several large fires requiring multiple fire engines to attend. Head of F ...
At around 2.30am Monday 11 July, we were called to a house fire in Easingwold Gardens in Luton. Three children and one adult were rescued from the property by the Fire Service with assistance from police officers who arrived on scene at the same time. An adult female and all of the children were treated for smoke inhalation by Fire Crews from Luton and Dunstable prior to the arrival of the A ...