Gamlingay Community Fire & Rescue Station

28/05/2026

🔥 Our Open Day is fast approaching — Saturday 13th June, 10am–3pm! 🚒

Join us at Gamlingay Fire Station for a brilliant community day packed with demonstrations, activities, and the chance to meet your local firefighters 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 🚒 Have a look around our Fire engine
• 🔥 Live demonstrations
• 🧯 Hands‑on activities for children
• 🛟 Safety advice and community engagement
• 🍰 Refreshments and stalls
• 👀 A behind‑the‑scenes look at life at your local station

Whether you’re bringing the family, curious about the fire service, or just fancy a great day out, everyone is welcome.
✨ Spread the word and pop the date in your diary — we can’t wait to see you! ✨

06/05/2026

📸 Gamlingay Fire Station Crew - May 2026 🚒

Back Row - FF A.Newman, FF R.Fox, FF R.Speed, FF D.Sloan, FF C.Garrett, FF J.Chapman, FF T.Butcher, FF A.Bradshaw.

Front Row - FF R.Kirkby, CC R.Davis, WC M.Hutchinson, CC W.Stevens, FF S.Walters

30/04/2026

This afternoon whilst we were en route to Huntingdon Fire Station for standby duties, we were mobilised to a shed fire in close proximity to buildings.

A crew from Cambourne and ourselves attended the🔥and used hose reels and small gear to fully extinguish the fire 🚒💦

28/04/2026

On Saturday afternoon (25th April 2026) our crew were called to a shipping container fire🔥in Eynesbury.

On arrival, we found the container well alight and immediately got to work using a hose reel to extinguish 💦 the fire and damp down remaining hot spots.

Thanks to the quick actions of the crew, the fire was brought under control safely.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

21/04/2026

For this evenings drill night, our crew from Gamlingay Fire Station have carried out a familiarisation visit at Cambridge City Airport as part of our ongoing preparedness for emergencies.

Understanding the layout, risks, and operational procedures of key sites in our wider area is essential to ensuring we can respond effectively and safely should we ever be called to assist. Visits like this strengthen our situational awareness and support the continued development of our firefighters.

A huge thank you to Cambridge Airport Fire Service for taking the time to show us around and share their expertise ✈️🚒

18/04/2026

🚨 Calling all Gamlingay residents!

Did you know that, while our dedicated on-call firefighters already provide excellent cover, there are times when our local fire appliance may not always be available on weekends!!!

That’s why we need more on-call firefighters at Gamlingay to step up and support the community when it matters most.
If you’re looking for a role that’s rewarding, flexible, and makes a real difference, this could be for you. It’s a paid role, with flexible availability to suit you and your family life. Full training is provided, and you’ll gain skills for life while protecting your community.

🔥 Be the person who answers the call
💪 Make a difference when it counts
📍 Support and protect Gamlingay

Interested or know somebody that might be?

Get in touch by messaging our page, popping into the fire station 1900-2100 on a Tuesday or if you need a bit more info then click the link below for more about how you can become an on-call firefighter

Looking for a role with real purpose, where you can make a difference in your community? Become an on-call firefighter and join a team that saves lives, protects homes, and supports people when they need it most.

26/03/2026

Please be our eyes and ears. Two of our stations have been broken into this week, so we're asking you, our local residents, to help us look out for any suspicious activity around our station.

Chatteris and Gamlingay fire stations were broken into in the early hours of Monday morning and Tuesday evening respectively. At Chatteris, life-saving cutting equipment used at road traffic collisions and other rescues was stolen.

Chief Fire Officer Matthew Warren said: “Break-ins to fire stations are happening across the country and this week we have been victims twice. We are asking for local residents to please help be our eyes and ears, to report any suspicious activity and make a note if possible of any vehicle details including registration number, as well as descriptions of any individuals involved.

"Please also save any CCTV or Ring doorbell footage if it has captured any suspicious activity. The incidents have happened when it’s dark, in the evening and early morning. Entry has been forced, so if you hear a noise coming from one of our stations, please do just look and check to see if it is our firefighters, don’t assume it is. This support by our local communities would be greatly appreciated.”

Anyone with information is asked to visit the Cambridgeshire Constabulary website or call 101 and quote the reference 35/21532/26.

11/03/2026

📣 Save The Date📣

🔥 GAMLIN​GAY FIRE STATIONS OPEN DAY IS BACK🔥

Saturday 13th June 2026

🚒 Join us for a fun-filled family day at your local fire station!

🎈 Bouncy Castle
🎯 Games & Activities
🚒 Fire Service Demonstrations
🍔 Food & Refreshments

👨‍🚒 Meet your local firefighters and see the fire engines up close!

❤️ Raising money for The Firefighters Charity

📍 Gamlingay Fire Station
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family!

09/02/2026

Hands up if you've asked ChatGPT to create a caricature of your job? 🙋‍♀️

Would this be a more exciting caricature for you?!

We're looking for on-call firefighters to join us here at Gamlingay Fire Station.

Do you live or work within approximately 5 minutes travel time of the station? Would you like to help keep your local fire engine available for emergencies? If the answer is yes, you can find out more about the role on our website: https://www.cambsfire.gov.uk/careers/on-call-firefighter/

07/02/2026

This morning our crew at Gamlingay Fire Station carried out risk‑critical Breathing Apparatus training at St Neots Fire Station as part of our Phase 2 firefighters’ ongoing pathway to becoming competent Firefighters 👨‍🚒 🔥 .

These sessions are vital for building confidence, strengthening core skills, and ensuring our developing firefighters are fully prepared for the demands of operational work. Continuous training like this helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and professionalism for the community we serve.

A big well done to everyone involved for their hard work and commitment to progressing through their development.