The county's Fire and Rescue Service's use of resources is consistently above minimum requirements according to the Audit Commission. 

Government auditors have described the service as 'performing well' across a broad range of financial issues as part of its annual performance framework assessment. The Audit Commission has also announced that the service's overall direction of travel is improving well. 

The annual performance framework assessment can be found at www.audit-commission.gov.uk/fire

Or by clicking on the following link Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service Audit Commission Report