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Partners at a water safety themed community engagement event

Public learns life-saving skills for a water emergency

Published 17 June 2026

Temporary Chief Fire Officer Ben Ryder

ACFO Ben Ryder stands in as Temporary Chief Fire Officer

Published 12 June 2026

A portrait of a male firefighter

Chief Fire Officer to step down following decades of service

Published 5 June 2026

An example of an evacuation plan attached to a clipboard

Service ready for new Residential PEEP regulations

Published 23 March 2026

Three firefighters stand by a fire engine in the centre of a town

Multi-agency operation highlights risks of deliberate fires

Published 19 February 2026

A man and woman crouch over a dummy

Biker Down workshops relaunched for 2026

Published 23 January 2026

A firefighter is presented an award on stage

Award win highlights programmes' impact on young people

Published 28 November 2025

A crew of fire cadets give a live demo of using a hose reel jet

Fire Cadets expansion creates transformative opportunities for young people

Published 12 November 2025

A team of firefighters pose for a photograph at an awards ceremony

Outstanding teams and individuals celebrated at annual awards ceremony

Published 27 October 2025

A firefighter is presented an award, flanked by dignitaries

Service receives highest badge of honour for championing armed forces

Published 29 September 2025

A team of fire and rescue staff pose with an award

National awards recognition for service's road safety initiatives

Published 26 September 2025

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

HMICFRS inspectors pleased with improvements made in Cumbria

Published 16 July 2025