Padstow Community Fire Station

24/10/2025

30/09/2025

Congratulations to Firefighter Nelson who last week completed her “Approved To Ride” course and now joins Padstow as the stations first female Firefighter. Jess is now able to respond to shouts with the crew as a development Firefighter, working towards becoming a fully competent Firefighter over the next three years.

Well done Jess! 🔥🚒📟

10/09/2025

📟 Shout 12:21 Animal rescue - Yesterday the crew were tasked with rescuing a dog from a rabbit hole. Firefighters dug down to the dog, which had been stuck overnight, and safely returned him to his family. 🐶

28/08/2025

🚨 Have your say! 🚒
Our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) survey is now live, and we want to hear from you.
Your views will help shape Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service’s priorities for 2026–2030.
🗣️ Get involved now: https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/crmp

Paper copies are also available from the fire station, get in touch to arrange collection.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service are inviting you to have your say on the next Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP). What is a Community Risk Management Plan? Our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) outlines how we will address the key challenges and risks our

28/08/2025

📟 Shout 21:59 two vehicle RTC. Last night we responded to a road traffic collision involving a car and a lorry. The crew worked with Cornwall Air Ambulance, paramedics and a first responder to free two of the occupants with cutting equipment. Both were safely extracted to ambulances.

Firefighters from Padstow were backed up by Bodmin Community Fire Station and Wadebridge Community Fire Station

24/08/2025

📟 Shout 19:07 - Our Major and L4P attended a grass fire at Trevose head. Fire fighters used hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.

21/08/2025

Things are shaping up nicely for the Richard Bobek Memorial Trophy race at Padstow Rowing Club tomorrow night, Friday 22nd August.

The event is in memory of Richard Bobek, firefighter and avid rower who tragically lost his life at the young age of 41. He rowed with both Padstow and Port Isaac rowing clubs in the 90s.

Racing kicks off at 6:30pm with presentations at 7:30pm. The racing will be followed by BBQ, drinks and live music at the gig shed. All welcome.

This event will incorporate the communities from Richard's life in the form of Padstow Community Fire Station, St Columb Community Fire Station, Port Isaac Rowing Club and Rock Rowing Club.

Please come along and join the fun.

Paddles up and a moments silence at 6:30pm from the outer harbour wall.

18/08/2025

Join us and St Columb Community Fire Station on Friday evening in Padstow to remember Richard Bobek. 🚣🚒

Padstow rowing club invite our friends and community to join us for the 🚣🧑‍🚒Richard Bobek Memorial Trophy event 🧑‍🚒🚣

Richard was keen rower in the 1990s and joined both Padstow Rowing Club and Port Isaac Rowing Club. He was a firefighter who suffered trauma in the line of duty after attending the Castle n Dinas accident in 1995. He never recovered and tragically lost his life at the age of 41 years old.

In his memory, Port Isaac and Padstow would race each other to win his trophy, which was donated by St. Columb fire brigade. After a brief hiatus we are pleased to announce the reinstatement of this race in his memory.

Date: Friday 22nd August 2025
Time:6:30pm
Where: Padstow Rowing Club, Red Brick Building, Padstow

The racing will be followed by music and BBQ at the gig shed. We look forward to welcoming you.

13/08/2025

📟 Shout 22:43 - Single vehicle RTC. The provided scene safety and administered first aid to the driver.

01/08/2025

Two shouts in the last 24 hours:

00:09 - Fire in the open. A crew attended a large bonfire in the back garden of a property in St Merryn. The fire was extinguished and advice given to the home owner.

18:40 - Car fire. A car well alight on the driveway of a property. Firefighters in breathing apparatus quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading to nearby out buildings and other vehicles.