Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

Today is the day! Head down to Penrith Fire Station to enjoy our Open Day packed with family-friendly activities and the chance to meet our firefighters.

30/08/2026

Whether you're local to Cumbria or a visitor, please enjoy our county safely by following our advice – together we can keep Cumbria safe.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆
🚫 Don’t have open fires/campfires or barbecues
🚭 Put out ci******es completely
🚯Take all litter home
🚗 Take care when parking – don’t block access roads, tracks or gates, and be aware hot exhausts on dry grass can ignite fires

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲
If you spot a wildfire, get to a safe place and call 999, telling us as much as you can about the location (What3Words is very helpful) and direction of the fire and what is burning.

Find more safety information on our website at cumbriafire.gov.uk

29/08/2026

A live music celebration of Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service is coming to the Rheged stage ONE WEEK TODAY!

Rheged Rocks ‘II’: Lifeline will include live music performances by staff from across the service, including frontline responders, as well as a raffle, auction, bar and food.

Featuring live music from soul-tinged Cumbrian stalwart Rory Connor, acoustic duo Mark and Martin, folk favourites from 2 Meter Man and the Minors, punk rockers Band from the Pubs, eclectic covers from The Felltones, and five-piece blues band Shakin’ Bones.

All raising money for the fantastic Fire Fighters Charity and Great North Air Ambulance Service!

📍Rheged
🗓️ Saturday 5 September 2026
💷 £20 per person (includes entry into prize draw)

🎫 rheged.com/event/rheged-rocks-ii-lifeline

29/08/2026

29/08/2026

Planning on exploring some of our waters this summer on a paddleboard?

✅ Wear a buoyancy aid
💨 Avoid offshore winds
📲 Take a phone in a waterproof pouch
🔗 Wear the right leash

Offshore winds can catch you out and quickly take you further away from land than you're comfortable with.

27/08/2026

⛈ A yellow weather warning is in place for the south of Cumbria until 10pm today and the Met Office is advising that thunderstorms and heavy rain may lead to some disruption.

If you are heading out on the roads today, please prepare for and drive to the conditions:

↕️Leave more space between your vehicle and the one in front
🐌 Slow down and give yourself more time to reach your destination
🚵 Take extra care around vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, bikers, and horse riders

cumbriafire.gov.uk/road-safety

26/08/2026

25/08/2026

1934 hrs - Emergency services are dealing with a serious incident on the A590, just east of Meathop Roundabout. The A590 is closed in both directions, between Meathop and Mill Side. Motorists are asked to avoid the area until further notice and use other routes for travel.

25/08/2026

🎯 Fun activities, games and spectacular prize draw
🥽 Immersive VR headset experience
🍦 Food and refreshments including cakes and ice cream
👩‍🚒 Live demos from our firefighting crews
🎨 Face painting, balloons and fake tattoos

It's less than one week until our annual Open Day at Penrith Fire Station. Come along for a family-friendly, fun-packed event all in aid of the fantastic Fire Fighters Charity.

Entry is free, parking is available, and dogs are welcome – come along to explore our station and meet our crew!

You can buy tickets for the event's prize draw here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/8WO0YMvn

🗓 Monday 31 August
⏰11am–3pm (with sensory-friendly hour 10am–11am)
📍Penrith Fire Station, Carleton Avenue, Penrith CA10 2FA