WCoFF Fire News Desk
Building work has commenced on the new training facility and fire station in Huntingdon. The ground was broken on the multi-million pound project, which involves building a modern, purpose-built training centre and new community fire station at St John’s Park, north of Huntingdon. To officially commence the build, Chief Fire Officer Chris S ...
ON-CALL firefighters from March Fire Station will be teaming up with a local councillor for a walk through the town to raise money for Magpas Air Ambulance. Donning their fire kit, the crew will be joined by Councillor Rob Skoulding from Fenland District Council at the station where they will begin their walk at around 7pm. They wi ...
This September, we are delighted to be joining in on the celebration of all our national Emergency Services here at Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS). Emergency Services Day, also known as 999 Day, is openly supported by HM The Queen as well as the Prime Minister and First Ministers of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue have attended three flag r ...
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have joined forces with Bedfordshire Police’s Rural Crime Team to produce and distribute a fire safety guide to the agricultural community across Bedfordshire. The guidance document, produced by the fire service’s Kempston Green Watch team, provides the rural community with advice on how to reduce their risk of becoming a victim of either ...
This week Peterborough firefighters took on a huge challenge to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity. The team at Red Watch, Dogsthorpe took on the National Three Peaks – a challenge that involves climbing the three highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales, and includes 26 miles and a whopping 11,000ft of elevation. They began their mission on Monday 9 August at Ben Nevis in Scotl ...
Firefighters in Wisbech are urging residents and visitors to think before they park, to help tackle the ongoing problem of inconsiderate parking in and around the town. Drivers are urged to take care when parking their vehicles so they do not prevent fire engines from attending potentially life-threatening emergencies. There are some areas around Wisbech that are notorious for motorists ...