Preesall Fire Station

27/05/2026

Hands up if you want to join the crew at Preesall 🙋‍♂️🙆‍♀️🙆‍♂️🚒

Work from home?

Your local fire station could become part of your working day.

We’re looking for people available during daytime hours to join our on-call crews and respond to emergencies in their local area.

Live or work nearby? You could make a lifesaving difference in your community.

Register your interest and an On-call Support Officer will contact you to discuss the catchment area, fitness requirements and on-call salary: https://bit.ly/4d6IXbw

30/04/2026

28/04/2026

Warmer temperatures and spring sunshine is beautiful but it brings a higher wildfire risk.

Our crews have already attended several incidents, including the one pictured on Scout Moor. Please take extra care when outdoors: no disposable BBQs, no careless smoking, and always take your rubbish with you.

If you see a fire, call 999 immediately and give the location, size, terrain, and any other details to help crews respond quickly.

Let’s look after Lancashire together.

For more information on wildfire safety, please visit: www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/wildfires26

28/04/2026

**THE FINAL COUNTDOWN! 🚒⏳**
Preesall, you are absolutely smashing it! Our clothing bank has just been emptied once more thanks to your incredible donations.
With only 3 days to go until the competition ends on Thursday evening, we have one final challenge for you: Can we fill it one last time?
We are so close to the finish line, and every single bag gets us closer to bringing that trophy home to Preesall Fire Station. 🏆
**The Final Push:**
* **Last call for donations:** Clear out those closets and bring down your final bags before Thursday evening!
Every donation provides life changing support for The Fire Fighters Charity.
The bin is empty and ready to be filled, please make sure all items are bagged securely.
📍 **Where:** Preesall Fire Station
⏰ **Deadline:** Thursday, April 30th
A massive thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. You’ve shown exactly what this community is made of. Let’s finish strong! 💪✨

22/04/2026

Most people don’t realise this…
…but cold water shock can affect anyone, even strong swimmers.

If you fall in, don’t panic.
Float on your back and try control your breathing.

Spread your arms and legs to stay stable, it’s OK if your legs sink.
Gently move them if needed.

Once you’re calm, call for help or swim to safety.

22/04/2026

10/04/2026

This recent fire, involving an extension lead and heater, is a reminder of how quickly electrical hazards can escalate.

A few simple checks could help prevent a similar incident in your home.

Top tips for staying safe:

✔ Check plugs, sockets and chargers regularly for burn marks, scorch marks or unusual smells.
✔ Charge devices on a solid, stable surface, never on beds or carpets.
✔ Don’t leave appliances running unattended or overnight.
✔ Turn off appliances when not in use, including washing machines, dishwashers, and heaters.
✔ Take extra care with e-cigarettes, e-bikes, and e-scooters, never charge them unsupervised.

A quick safety check today could make all the difference tomorrow.

08/04/2026

WOW! Preesall, you’ve done it again! 🚒🏆
We are absolutely blown away. In just **8 days**, our community has completely filled our clothing bank! We’ve already had to have it emptied to make room for more.
Because of your incredible generosity, we are off to a flying start in the competition to collect the most donations. But remember the competition runs until **May 1st**, and we still want that trophy at Preesall!
Keep 'em coming: Now that the bin is empty, we have plenty of room for your next round of spring cleaning!
* **Bag it up:** Please ensure all clothes are bagged up securely before dropping them in.
**Why your donations matter:**
1️⃣ You're raising vital funds for **The Fire Fighters Charity**.
2️⃣ You're keeping textiles out of landfills and fighting "throw-away" culture. 🌍
📍 **Drop-off:** Preesall Fire Station
🗓 **Dates:** Now until 1st May
Let’s keep this energy up and show the other stations what Preesall is made of! 👕👖