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    Article Added: 03 Mar 2022

    Thank you to Lacie-Mai!  On 3 February 2022, crews from Leighton Buzzard Fire Station were called to a house in in Leighton Buzzard, described as a ‘lock-in’, with a 4 year old in the property. On arrival we were met with the paramedics and the 4 year old’s grandmother. The young girls’ mother suffers with diabetes and her Mum comes round daily to check on her. On ...

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    Article Added: 11 Feb 2022

    Firefighters currently based in Papworth Everard will soon be relocating to the fire station in Cambourne.  Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service believes that moving the fire engine now will improve its fire cover in the area as there are more people in Cambourne to become on-call firefighters, who live or work within five minutes of the fire station. On-call firefighters are not based at ...

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    Article Added: 08 Feb 2022

    This week is the 15th annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships (7-13th  February). In support we are taking the opportunity to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, the wider economy and to us as a Service. The theme for the week is ‘build the future’ reflecting on how apprenticeships can help individuals to develop the skills and ...

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    Article Added: 23 Jan 2022

    A group of Cambridgeshire firefighters are taking on a gruelling challenge, used as part of the SAS selection process, to raise money for charity.   The group of six firefighters from across the county will be taking on The Fan Dance, a physically demanding 24 kilometre trek over Pen y Fan, the highest mountain in the Brecon Beacons. They are due to take on the challenge on Saturday Jan ...

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    Article Added: 13 Jan 2022

    Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire Authority is asking residents to have their say on proposals to increase the fire service’s share of council tax for 2022/23. The Service is looking for a below inflation increase of £1.44 (around 2%) for the year, making the total contribution for the year £74.97 for a resident living in a Band D property. Following the financial settlement c ...

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    Article Added: 13 Jan 2022

    Following the unprecedented year prior, 2021 continued to present significant challenges for everyone, but Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service continued to deliver its vital services, while also providing support for partner agencies. The year began with mopping up from significant flooding across the county over the Christmas period. The country was also in the midst of another national lockdo ...

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