Loftus Community Fire Station

29/05/2026

Making plans for the weekend? ☀️

If you’re heading near rivers, lakes or the coast, please take extra care around open water. Even on warm days, cold water shock can happen quickly and without warning 🌊

If you see someone in trouble: 📲 Call 999 immediately and ask for the Fire Service

💧 Encourage them to float on their back
🛟 Throw any available rescue equipment
❎ Do not enter the water to attempt a rescue yourself

Entering the water could put you at risk from cold water shock and strong currents. Please wait for emergency services — our crews have the specialist training and equipment to help safely.

Stay safe and enjoy your weekend 👍

26/05/2026

With yesterday being Bank Holiday Monday, our drill night moved to Tuesday.

If our firefighters are working nights or unable to attend, we make every effort to come in during the morning to carry out the standard tests on our equipment, ensuring all equipment is fully operational and ready to respond.

It’s also Test It Tuesday – a great reminder to check your smoke alarms at home. A quick test could make all the difference.

We hope you’re all enjoying the sunshine—stay safe! ☀️

24/05/2026

🚒 Have a great Bank Holiday from all at Loftus! 🚒

Whatever you’ve got planned this weekend—whether it’s a BBQ, a trip to the coast, or just putting your feet up—we hope you have a safe and enjoyable one 👍

Just a few quick reminders while you’re making the most of it:
🔥 Keep BBQs well away from fences, sheds and dry grass
🚗 Plan ahead and never drink and drive
🚭 Make sure ci******es are properly out
🌿 Take your litter home and help protect our local area

Our crews are on call as always, ready if needed—but hopefully you won’t need us 😊

Look after yourselves and each other, and enjoy the weekend!

22/05/2026

👀 We spy with our little eye… something beginning with S…

No, not Southampton.

🚨 Smoke alarms (we are a Fire Service after all)!

‘We Shall Be’ wishing everyone across our communities a safe and enjoyable matchday tomorrow. ❤️🤍

Whether you’re heading to the match, watching from home, or steering well clear of the football altogether!

Whatever the result, our message stays the same: working smoke alarms save lives.

‘You’ll make us happy’ if you…

🚗 Plan your journey home

☀️ Look after yourself in the heat and drink plenty of water

🚫 Never drink and drive

🍔 Order a takeaway after the match

🔌 Check appliances are switched off before going to bed

🏠 Test your smoke alarms regularly

👀 Keep it safe tomorrow… you never know who’s watching!

UP THE BORO ❤️🤍⚽

21/05/2026

💙 Dementia Action Week

Did you know Cleveland Fire Brigade supports people living with dementia across our communities?

Our dedicated Advocates can carry out free safer homes visits, helping people with dementia stay safe and independent in their own homes.

During Dementia Action Week, we’re highlighting how our Advocates have taken part in dementia awareness sessions to better understand the challenges people may face. This helps them recognise risks, respond with confidence, and provide practical, compassionate support to those affected.

To find out more about our services, please click the following link: https://www.clevelandfire.gov.uk/community/advocate-services/?cn-reloaded=1

20/05/2026

🚨 Road Traffic Collision – A171 near Scaling Dam 🚨

At 2:20pm on Friday 15 May, emergency services were called to a road traffic collision involving a white Mini and a blue Ford Transit on the eastbound carriageway of the A171.

Firefighters from Danby, Whitby, Loftus and Saltburn attended alongside the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). Crews worked together to make the scene safe and assist in the safe extrication of a casualty.

The driver of the Mini was taken to James Cook University Hospital for treatment. The driver and passenger of the Ford Transit were assessed and treated at the scene.

GNAAS deployed their critical care team, who worked alongside NEAS colleagues to assess and treat the patient prior to transport.

Cleveland Police are appealing for information following the collision. If you witnessed the incident or have dash cam footage, please contact them via 101 or through their website, quoting reference 092136.

📸 GNAAS

19/05/2026

🚒 We are out and about in the community this afternoon conducting safer homes visit with our small fires unit call sign “BRAVO 2”.

During a safer homes visit we will:

✅ Provide fire safety advice
✅ Check existing smoke alarms
✅ Fit free smoke alarms if required
✅ make you aware of the different services we can provide

The best way to access this support is by completing our free Online Home Fire Safety Check. This helps us understand your needs and allows us to provide the right advice or arrange a visit if appropriate.

👇Online Home Fire Safety Check Link Below 👇

[https://www.safelincs.co.uk/hfsc/?ref=CFB]

19/05/2026

18/05/2026

📍 Have you heard of what3words?

📌 It’s a free app that helps you share your exact location in an emergency.

🧑‍🚒 Recently, firefighters at Cleveland Fire Brigade used what3words to quickly find a fire in a rural area. The emergency call included a what3words location, which meant crews knew exactly where to go.

🚒 Because they had a precise location, they arrived faster and stopped the fire spreading, protecting wildlife, nature, and nearby areas.

How it works:

Every 3 metre square in the world has a unique 3-word address. You can give this to emergency services so they know exactly where you are.

✅ Faster response

✅ More accurate location

✅ Could save lives

💛 Download the what3words app today so if you ever need to call 999, you can tell us exactly where to find you.

18/05/2026

💛 Thank you to everyone in our community for supporting The Fire Fighters Charity by donating the right items at our clothing banks. Your support really helps.

🚫 Please don’t leave rubbish or general waste.

⛔ This can cause mess and may lead to the clothing banks being removed.