Carlisle West Fire Station

14/10/2026

🎆 The best way to enjoy fireworks is at organised displays.

Always supervise children around fireworks, follow the safety instructions carefully and never return to a firework once it has been lit.

Fireworks can cause serious burn injuries. This National Burn Awareness Day, help everyone learn to enjoy fireworks safely.

Find more firework safety advice:
https://cbtrust.org.uk/get-informed/causes-of-burns-and-preventions/fireworks

Children's Burns Trust

14/10/2026

10/10/2026

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! 🔥

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is seeking talented Station Managers to join our dedicated team! 🚒

If you're passionate about leadership, community safety, and making a real difference in Cumbria, we want to hear from you!

Our Station Manager promotion process is now open. Apply now and lead our teams to making our communities safer and stronger. 💪

Apply now: https://www.cumbriafire.gov.uk/leadership-vacancies

Come and feel the “Cumbria Vibe” ❤️‍🔥

09/10/2026

05/10/2026

Every driver has experienced that split second when something unexpected happens.

The traffic stops suddenly. The rain gets heavier. You press the brake pedal and realise you're not slowing down quite as quickly as you expected.

That's not the moment to start thinking about your tyres.

Looking after your Air Pressure, Condition and Tread before every journey helps make sure your tyres are ready when you need them most.

05/10/2026

As Halloween, Bonfire Night and darker evenings approach, now is the perfect time to help children and young people build essential safety skills.

StayWise has launched a range of FREE resources covering firework safety, road safety, emergency preparedness and more, helping families, carers and educators turn seasonal risks into valuable learning opportunities.

Whether you're heading to a firework display, trick-or-treating after dark or simply travelling in changing weather conditions, now is the perfect time to start those important safety conversations.

Explore the autumn resources: https://staywise.co.uk/blue-light-users/lesson-bundle/autumn-safety-halloween-bonfire-firework-and-road-safety