12/10/2026
🚒 Station Incidents / Drill / Exercise Updates 🚒
Another busy couple of weeks for the crew, with several incidents, training exercises and opportunities to work alongside neighbouring stations.
On 2nd October, a crew was mobilised to an RTC in Little Carlton, alongside a whole-time crew from Newark. The incident was quickly resolved.
The following day, a crew was mobilised to a house fire in Newark, alongside a pump from Brant Broughton (Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue) and a whole-time crew from Newark. The fire was quickly extinguished using a hose reel jet, with 4 BA crews working alongside positive pressure ventilation to clear the smoke. Later that evening, the crew was mobilised to Eden Hall, Elston, following an AFA (automatic fire alarm), but was stood down whilst en route.
Last Monday, the crew was mobilised as Make Pumps 4 and a water bowser to a fire involving a derelict building near Cottam Power Station. Crews from Retford On Call, Tuxford, Misterton and Worksop’s water bowser also attended. The fire was eventually brought under control and extinguished using main and hose reel jets, with crews returning to station during the early hours of the following morning.
🚒 Wednesday evening was drill night, with another busy training session covering ladders and BA operations using hose reel jets from our training tower. Crews practised using the roof crawl and short extension ladder, as well as entry control procedures using the entry control board. The session finished with a couple of short emergency first-aid scenarios.
Last Thursday evening, a crew was called to assist East Midlands Ambulance Service with a patient who had fallen ill in a nearby village. The crew were able to safely lift the patient from the property and hand them over to the waiting ambulance crew.
Friday evening saw the crew alerted to an RTC on the A1133 at Clifton. Three cars were involved in the collision, requiring assistance from crews from Tuxford and Newark, along with Newark’s SRU. Two casualties required extrication using hydraulic cutting and spreading equipment before both were handed into the care of the waiting EMAS crews.
With autumn now upon us, it’s a good time to remind drivers that weather and road conditions can change quickly. Rain, reduced visibility and darker evenings can all contribute to more challenging driving conditions. Please take extra care and allow yourself plenty of time. 🚗🌧️
Last night, the crew was called to Swinderby, where an iPad had caught fire. The device had already been extinguished by residents and safely placed outside. Crews used a positive pressure ventilation fan to clear the smoke from the property and provided fire safety advice before returning to station.
🚨 RTC Exercise 🚨
On Sunday, crews from Collingham, Edwinstowe, Newark Whole-Time and Newark On Call took part in an RTC exercise.
A simulated multi-vehicle incident involving two cars and a lorry was staged, with several simulated casualties requiring extrication. Crews used hydraulic cutting and spreading equipment, rams, stabilisation equipment and other specialist tools to safely complete the exercise.
It was a great opportunity to work alongside other crews, practise procedures and operate simultaneously in a realistic environment. A big thank you to everyone involved. 👨🚒👩🚒
🚶♀️ MARATHON WALK – CHARITY FUNDRAISER 🚶♂️
Finally, another gentle reminder that we are now just under 3 weeks away from our marathon walk from Worksop Fire Station to Collingham Fire Station, raising money for two fantastic charities:
❤️ Cancer Research UK
❤️ Fire Fighters Charity
If you are able to spare a donation, no matter how big or small, we would be extremely grateful. 🙏
🔗 https://gvwhl.com/UNSMG
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Please keep safe. ❤️
Collingham Station 15 🚒
