Recent Incidents

At 1024 hours on Friday 3rd February 2012, two appliances from Keswick and Cockermouth, together with Watch Manager Colin Wilson and Station Manager Kevin Bethwaite attended a road traffic collision on the A591, near Bassenthwaite. The incident involved one vehicle which had left the road. One casualty was rescued by fire service personnel using two sets of Holmatro hydraulic cutting equipment and transferred to hospital by air ambulance. Further details regarding this incident can be obtained from Watch Manager Wilson during office hours on 01900 706128.

At 2321 hours on Wednesday 1st February 2012, appliances from Barrow, Walney and Dalton, including the aerial ladder platform, along with Station Manager Stuart Dolan and Watch Manager Mike Dobson attended reports of a fire in a flat on Low White Close, Barrow in Furness. On arrival crews found a first floor flat well alight and the building heavily smoke logged. Crews rescued three people and a dog and two casualties were transferred to Furness General Hospital. Crews extinguished the fire in the bedroom using six sets of breathing apparatus, two hosereels, two 9 metre ladders, thermal imaging cameras, lighting and positive pressure ventilation. Crews returned to home station at 0107 hours. Further details regarding this incident can be obtained by contacting Watch Manager Dobson on 01229 404053, during office hours.

At 1831 hours on Thursday 2nd February 2012, appliances from Ambleside, Windermere, Stavely, and Kendal along with Watch Manager Hevey and Station Manager Richardson attended reports of a fire in a property on Beech
Close, Windermere. The initial call indicated the fire was in a first floor lounge of a 2 storey building 20 x 50m however on arrival the fire was found to also be in the roof void. The incident was sectorised and four breathing apparatus wearers, 2 hose reel jets, 1 compressed air foam jet, along with 1 ground monitor, thermal image camera, height safety equipment and 9m ladder were used to extinguish the fire. Crews were engaged for some time breaking away and damping down and the last appliance returned home station at 2332. Further information regarding this incident may be obtained during office hours from either Watch Manager Hevey on 01539 713636 or Station Manager Richardson on 01539 713632.

At 2152 hours on Thursday 2nd February 2012. Appliances from Dalton and Barrow along with Watch Manager Dobson attended reports of smoke in a property on Hartington Street, Dalton in Furness. The incident involved a cooker which had been left unattended but was out on arrival. Whilst attending this incident the crews also assisted a disabled lady who had become trapped in her bathroom when her husband went to investigate the fire alarm activation. She was released by crews using a hooligan tool. Appliances returned home station at 2234. Further information regarding these incidents may be obtained during office hours from Watch Manager Dobson on 01229 804053.

At 0826 hours on Monday, 30th January 2012, 2 appliances from Kendal and Watch Manager Sean Hevey attended reports of a fire on Dockray Hall Industrial Estate, Dockray Road, Kendal. A fire involved an industrial unit measuring approximately 10 metres by 10 metres. The fire was extinguished by 4 breathing apparatus wearers using one hosereel. An adjacent property was also smoke logged. Crews made the scene safe and returned to home station at 1006 hours. Further details can be obtained from Watch Manager Hevey on 01539 713636 during office hours.

At 0250 hours on Satruday 28th January 2012, 1 appliance from Carlisle attended a call from police to a road traffic collision on John Street, Carlisle.
All persons were accounted for and crews made the scene safe using small gear and environmental pads. They returned home station at 0313 hours.

At 1018 hours on Saturday 28th January 2012, 1 appliance from Keswick, 1 appliance from Cockermouth, WM Wilson and T/SM McVay attended a call to the car park, at the rear of Brysons, on the Main Street at Keswick where one elderly female pedestrian was involved in a collision with a vehicle. The female was extricated using chocks, blocks, holmatro spreaders, airbags and hydraulic jacks, and was dealt with by paramedics and ambulance crew at the scene then removed by ambulance to the RVI at Newcastle. Both appliances returned to home stations at 1231 hours. Further information can be obtained from Station Manager McVay during office hours on 01900 706228.

At 1409 hours on Saturday 28th January 2012, 2 appliances from Carlisle and 1 appliance from Brampton along with Watch Manager Dean and Group Manager Sowerby, attended a call from the Police to a road traffic collision on Moorhouse Road near Carlisle. The incident involved a car and a tractor and trailer, the car which was well alight on arrival, was extinguished using 4 hose reels, 2 foam branches, dry powder and CO2 extinguishers, a winch, environmental kit, small tools and shovels. Last appliance returned home station at 1602 hours. Further information can be obtained from Cumbria Police

At 0011 hours on Friday, 27th January 2012, 2 appliances from Kendal, one appliance from Staveley, Station Manager Brian Steadman and Watch Manager Sean Onions attended reports of a property fire on Crag View, Kendal. The fire involved the living room area of a first floor maisonette. A female casualty had been rescued prior to arrival & had sustained burns. One male casualty was rescued from the property by fire crews. He was suffering the effects of smoke inhalation. Both casualties were treated by paramedics. The fire was extinguished by 4 breathing apparatus wearers using one hosereel. The final apppliance returned to home station at 0132 hours. Further details can be obtained from Group Manager Holme on 01539 713559 during office hours.

At 1848 hours on Thursday, 26th January 2012, one appliance from Barrow attended a car park on Hindpool Road, Barrow in Furness. A 19 month old child had become locked in a car. The crew rescued the boy using small tools and returned to home station at 1955 hours.

At 2217 hours on Wednesday 25th January 2012, appliances from Cockermouth and Workington along with Station Manager John Wall attended reports of a fire in a property on Beckside Close, Cockermouth. On arrival the incident was found to involve a living room of a first floor flat. All persons were accounted for, however one male occupant was given first aid by Fire Service crews and then treated by paramedics at the scene. He was transferred to hospital by ambulance. The fire was extinguished using 2 hose reels by 4 breathing apparatus wearers. The flat was then ventilated using a Positive Pressure Ventilation system. United Utilities gas and electric were requested to isolate respective supplies and fire appliances returned to home station at 2346 hours. Further details can be obtained from Station Manager Wall on 01900 609524 during office hours.

At 1405 hours on Monday, 23rd January 2012, two appliances from Whitehaven, one appliance and the major rescue vehicle from Workington, Station Manager Lindsay McVay and Watch Manager Mark Smith attended reports of a female in difficulty in the harbour at Whitehaven. One female casualty was rescued from the harbour using two 9 metre ladders and the working at height pack. The casualty was transferred to hospital via ambulance. Crews returned to home station at 1547 hours. Further information regarding this incident can be obtained by contacting Watch Manager Mark Smith on 01900 706100, during office hours.

At 0802 hours on Sunday, 22nd January 2012, one appliance from Kendal and Watch Manager Neil Denney attended Natland Road, Kendal. A cat had become trapped within a cavity wall of an industrial building. The crew rescued the cat using small tools and returned to home station at 0907 hours. Further details can be obtained from Watch Manager Denney on 01539 713639 during office hours.

At 1340 hours on Sunday, 22 January 2012, 3 appliances from Carlisle and Longtown along with Watch Manager Stuart Adams attended reports of a fire involving an empty agricultural building at Todhills, near Blackford, Carlisle. The fire involving a single storey wooden barn was extinguished using 2 hosereel jets. Crews returned to home stations at 1437 hours. Further details can be obtained from Watch Manager Adams on 10228 221688 during office hours.

At 0355 hours on Friday 20th January 2012, two appliances from Carlisle along with Watch Manager Graham attended reports of a property fire on Port Road, Carlisle. The fire involving a kitchen was extinguished by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus using 1 hose reel and the property ventilated using positive pressure ventilation. Crews returned to home station at 0432 hours. Further details can be obtained by contacting Watch Manager Graham on 01768 812110 during office hours.

At 0756 hours on Friday 20th January 2012, one appliance Carlisle and one appliance Brampton attended reports of an LGV on fire on the A69 near to Brampton. The vehicle was extinguished using 2 hose reel jets. Crews returned to home station at 0849 hours. Further details can be obtained by contacting Watch Manager Graham on 01768 812110 during office hours.

At 1745 hours on Friday 20th January 2012, two appliances from Carlisle together with Station Manager Sanson and Watch Manager Adams attended a road traffic collision at Micklethwaite near Wigton. The incident involved two vehicles with one person released prior to arrival of the Fire Service. Personnel rescued one casualty using Holmatro and portable lighting. The appliances returned to station at 1925 hours. Further details can be obtained during office hours from Watch Manager Adams on 01228 221673.

At 1811 hours on Thursday 19th January 2012, appliances from Silloth, Aspatria, Wigton and Maryport along with Station Manager Wall and Watch Manager Ingrams attended reports of a building fire near to the Solway Holiday Village, Silloth. Upon arrival it was found that the building, approx 10m x 30m was well alight. Firefighters tackled the fire using 2 main jets, 2 hose reel jets, 4 sets of breathing apparatus, a thermal image camera and a ground monitor. Crews returned to home station at 2302 hours. Further details can be obtained by contacting Station Manager Wall on 01900 609524 during office hours.

At 1528 hours on Tuesday 17th January 2012, two appliances from Carlisle along with Watch Manager Clusker attended reports of a road traffic collision on Brampton Road, Carlisle. Upon arrival it was found that a female was trapped in the vehicle and was released by firefighters using Holmatro cutting equipment, small tools and lighting. The female casualty was conveyed to hospital by Ambulance. Crews returned to home station at 1634 hours. Further details can be obtained by contacting Watch Manager Clusker on 01900 813200 during office hours.

At 1947 hours on Tuesday 17th January 2012, two appliances Carlisle along with Watch Manager Dean attended reports of smoke in a building on Abbey Street, Carlisle. On arrival the incident involved a shop display light fitting and the fire was extinguished by isolation. A short extension ladder and thermal image camera were used to inspect the premise and appliance returned home station at 2017. Further information regarading this incident may be obtained during office hours from Watch Manager Dean on 01228 221608.

At 1814 hours on Monday 16th January 2012, one appliance from Lazonby, one appliance from Penrith and the major rescue vehicle, along with Station Manager Bruce Wilson and Watch Manager Paul Dean attended reports of a road traffic collision on the A6, near to Plumpton. The incident involved one large goods vehicle and one private motor vehicle. One male casualty was confirmed as fatal at scene. Fire Service personnel assisted Police with lighting and crews returned to home station at 2117 hours. Further details can be obtained by contacting Cumbria Police.

At 2102 hours on Monday 16th January 2012, two appliances from Ulverston along with Watch Manager Dobson attended reports of a fire in a property at Upper Brook Street in Ulverston. On arrival crews discovered a fire in commercial premises on the ground floor of a three storey property. The fire was extinguished using four sets breathing apparatus, one hosereel, one dry powder extinguisher, thermal imaging cameras, lighting and small tools. Crews returned to home station at 2215 hours. Further information regarding this incident can be obtained by contacting Watch Manager Dobson on 01229 407800, during normal office hours.

At 1606 hours on Sunday 15th January 2012, two appliances Barrow along with Station Manager Roach attended reports of a fire on Longmynd Avenue, Barrow. On arrival the incident was found to involve a first floor bedroom of a two storey end terraced property. The fire was extinguished using 2 hose reels by 2 breathing apparatus wearers. The building was then ventilated using Positive Pressure Ventilation equipment. Appliances returned home station at 1716. Further information regarding this incident may be obtained during office hours from Station Manager Roach on 01229 408087.

At 1151 hours on Friday 13th January 2012, one appliance from Workington attended reports of a dog that was trapped in some railings at The Oval Centre, Salterbeck, Workington. On arrival the dog was released from the railings using Holmatro spreaders and the appliance returned to home station at 1209.

At 1414 hours on Thursday 12th January 2012, one appliance Broughton and one appliance Millom together with Grp Manager Exley and Watch Manager Eccles attended reports of a road traffic collision at Duddon Bridge, Broughton in Furness. On arrival crews used hol matro cutting equipment to rescue one female casualty. The final appliance returned to home station at 1542 hours. Further details are available from Grp Manager Exley on 01229 408084 during office hours.

At 1155 hours on Monday 9th January 2012, two appliances Carlisle and one appliance Brampton along with Watch Manager Mike Clusker and Group Manager Alan Sowerby attended a road traffic collision between junctions 42 and 43 Northbound section. One casualty was released by fire service personnel using small hand tools and conveyed to hospital via ambulance. The final appliance returned to home station at 1240 hours, further details are available from Watch Manager Mike Clusker on 01228 813200 during office hours

At 1420 Hours on 9th January 2012, one appliance Grange and one appliance Ulverston along with Watch Manager Mark Ducie and Group Manager Roger Exley attended a road traffic collision on A590 at Newby Bridge. The incident involved two private motor vehicles and one light goods vehicle. Four casualties were released prior to fire service arrival and three further casualties were released by fire service personnel using short extension ladder, lines, vehicle winch and hydraulic cutting equipment. All casualties were conveyed to hospital via ambulances with the final appliance returning to home station at 1614 hours. Further details can be obtained from Watch Manager Mark Ducie on 01229408083 during office hours

At 0851 hours on Sunday 8th January 2012, one appliance from Carlisle attended reports of a horse box on fire on Wigton Road, Carlisle. Firefighters removed the horse from the box and extinguished the fire using 2 hose reels. Crews returned to home station at 0933 hours.

At 1524 hours on Friday 6th January 2012, one appliance from Sedbergh attended reports of a property fire at Howgill Lane Sedbergh. The fire involved a chair lift but was out on arrival, fire service personnel removed burnt material from the building with the appliance returning to home station at 1554 hours.

At 1549 hours on Friday 6th January 2012 . two appliances Carlisle, one appliance Brampton, the Major Rescue Vehicle from Carlisle along with Group Manager Justin Robinson attended reports of a person in the water at Warwick Bridge, Carlisle. Fire service crews assisted paramedics with extricating the casualty up the embankment. Crews then returned to home station with the final appliance returning at 1637 hours. Further details can be obtained from Group Manager Justin Robinson during office hours on 01228221669

At 2226 hours on Wednesday 4 January 2012, appliances from Silloth and Wigton along with Watch Manager Clusker attended reports of a property fire near to Abbeytown, Carlisle. The fire in the kitchen involved an electrical socket and was dealt with by firefighters who isolated the electricity supply to the socket. Crews returned to home station at 2308 hours. Further details can be obtained from Watch Manager Clusker on 01768 812300 during office hours.