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A firefighter is presented an award, flanked by dignitaries

Service receives highest badge of honour for championing armed forces

Published 29 September 2025

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A team of fire and rescue staff pose with an award

National recognition for service's road safety initiatives

Published 26 September 2025

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Members of Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service's senior leadership teamders

HMICFRS inspectors pleased with improvements made in Cumbria

Published 16 July 2025

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Three men stand together on the shore of one of the Lake District's waters

Visitors urged to enjoy Lake District waters safely as weather causes lake levels to fall

Life-saving partner organisations in Cumbria have united to encourage people to enjoy the Lake District’s waters safely

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Service reflects on Firefighters Memorial Day

Today is Firefighters Memorial Day – a moment to pay our respects to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty

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Water Safety Partnership marks first anniversary since formation

A Cumbrian partnership launched to make sure people enjoy the county’s waters safely has marked the first anniversary of its formation

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Wildfire risk heightened - enjoy the weather safely

Following the Met Office issuing a warning of a heightened wildfire risk for the remainder of the week, we are urging people to enjoy the weather and countryside safely and responsibly

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Two firefighters work with partner agencies during a training exercise

Firefighters put skills to the test in multi-agency training exercise

Emergency crews have strengthened their life-saving skills by responding to a high-pressure simulated major incident, improving safety for the people of Cumbria.

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#Bewateraware Campaign

The Cumbria Water Safety Partnership (CWSP) needs your help to evaluate the # Be water Aware campaign.

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Third generation of family joins Seascale station

Three generations of a Seascale family who have served their village fire service for over 45 years have attributed their longevity to camaraderie and community spirit.

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Service celebrates annual awards

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service has celebrated the skill and dedication of its workforce at its annual awards ceremony.

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Service makes vehicle donation to Malawi

A community in Malawi will benefit from improved fire and rescue response thanks to a generous donation from Cumbria.

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