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02/10/2026

One week left to have your say.

Our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) will help shape how Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service keeps our communities safer over the next five years.

We’ve listened to what matters to you. Now, we want to know what you think about the risks we’ve identified and how we plan to prevent and respond to them.

It takes around 5 minutes to complete.

Have your say: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LFRScrmp2
The consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 9 October.

17/09/2026

We are currently in attendance at a road traffic collision on Burnley Road, Rawtenstall. The road will be closed for up to one hour between Albert Road and Water Street. Please find alternative routes to avoid the area where possible.

03/09/2026

Your community. Your voice. Your future.

The risks facing our communities can change over time, and they aren’t the same everywhere across Lancashire.

That’s why we want to hear from the people who live and work here.

We’re now in the second phase of our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) consultation, asking for your views on the risks we’ve identified and how Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service plans to prevent and respond to them.

Your feedback will help shape our final plan and how we deliver our services over the next five years.

Take part: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LFRScrmp2

It takes around 5 minutes to complete and closes at 5pm on Friday 9 October 2026.

31/08/2026

Meet the Team – Rob, Eli & Ellie.

All three started their application process in November 2024. And started their Firefighting course together in February 2025.

By day, Rob can be found out and about delivering post for Royal Mail 📦. Eli is keeping local gardens looking great landscaping for Leabrook Garden centre 🧑‍🌾. And Ellie is currently teaching PE at a local high school 👩‍🏫. By evening and through the night, they swap over to being On Call Firefighters 🚒.

Although the three roles are very different, they have more in common than you might think. They all mean meeting and helping people from all walks of life, working independently to working in a team, navigating all kinds of situations and, of course, knowing the local community like the back of their hands. As an On Call Firefighter, those same skills are invaluable — staying calm, communicating with people, working as part of a team and being ready to help when the community needs them most.

Three very different roles, but all with one thing at their heart — helping people and being part of the Rossendale community. ❤️🚒📮

28/08/2026

Meet the On Call crew – Sheldon.

By day, Sheldon works for the Lancashire County Council, getting stuck into all sorts of groundwork and practical jobs that help keep our local area looking its best and running smoothly. No two days are quite the same! Pretty much like the fire service.

Sheldon works 7am-3pm for the council, then goes on Call with us weekdays at 5pm-5am with a pager responding from home when needed 🚒

While groundwork and firefighting might seem like two very different worlds, there are plenty of skills that cross over. Working outdoors, being practical, solving problems, using tools and equipment, and being able to think on your feet are all important in both roles. Most importantly, both jobs are about helping people and making a difference in the Lancashire community.

When he’s not working or responding to emergencies, he enjoys making the most of his time away from the station with friends and family or at the gym.

A practical man by day, firefighter when the call comes — always ready to get stuck in and lend a hand! 💪🚒

02/08/2026

Although we’ve had some rain recently, the ground remains dry in many areas.

As warmer weather is expected to return, it’s important to remember that Lancashire remains vulnerable to wildfires.

These images show the impact of a fire in a remote area, where dry ground and difficult access can make incidents much harder for our crews to tackle.

Please help protect Lancashire by never lighting campfires or BBQs on moorland, taking your litter home and disposing of ci******es safely.

It only takes one spark for a fire to start.

29/07/2026

Our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) outlines how we'll help keep Lancashire safer over the next five years.

Following feedback from our communities, partners and employees earlier this year, we've developed our draft plan and are now launching the second phase of our consultation.

We're asking for your views on the community risks we've identified and how we plan to prevent and respond to them.

Take part in the survey here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LFRScrmp2

Find out more: www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/about/consultation

(The survey takes around 5 minutes to complete and closes at 5pm on Friday 9 October 2026.)

12/07/2026

🚒 RTC Demonstration – Today at 2:00 PM 🚒

Come along to the Tesco car park in Rawtenstall today at 2:00 PM to watch our Road Traffic Collision (RTC) demonstration.

See firsthand how emergency services work together to safely rescue casualties from a vehicle following a collision. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the equipment, techniques and teamwork involved, as well as pick up some important road safety advice.

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/07/2026

Lancashire is set to see yet another heat wave with temperature still to increase.
Our staff have been carrying out Swift Water Rescues drills in best preparedness for what may occur.

Photo 1 is Firefighter Gervais in his Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which helps maintain his core temperature when entering open water (Site Rowley lake Burnley & Burnley Fire station)

With temperatures rising, many people will be spending more time outdoors and visiting Lancashire’s rivers, lakes, canals, reservoirs and other open water sites. While these places can look inviting on a hot day, not all open water is safe.

Between May and August, almost half of all accidental drownings in the UK occur and the risk increases when temperatures rise.

When the average maximum temperature reaches 25°C or above:
• The risk of accidental drowning is five times higher than on cooler days.
• More people enter the water, with over half of those who drowned having been swimming.
If you’re heading near water this summer:
• Choose supervised swimming areas where possible.
• Never enter the water to help someone else, call 999 and encourage them to Float to Live.
• Learn the Float to Live technique: lie on your back, keep your head back with your ears submerged, relax, spread your arms and legs, and control your breathing.

Our teams are out across Lancashire speaking with young people and sharing vital water safety advice to help everyone stay safe this summer.

16/06/2026

🚒 Monday Drill Night 🚒

This week’s drill night focused on rope restraint skills, led by Crew Manager Elcock.

The session gave us firefighters the opportunity to develop and refresh our knowledge of safe working practices when operating at height, or in other conditions that we deem necessary. Hands-on training covering rope systems, restraint techniques, and equipment use.

Regular training like this ensures our crews maintain the skills and confidence needed to work safely and effectively in challenging environments.

Address

Queens Square
Rawtenstall
BB46AB

Website

https://www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/your-community/your-local-station/rawtenstall

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