Wadebridge Community Fire Station

23/03/2026

There is a Fire Service training exercise taking place this evening on Molesworth Street, Wadebridge.

Please do not be alarmed by our presence.

25/02/2026

We’ve experienced a busy few days responding to three separate emergencies.

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝟐𝟎/𝟎𝟐/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟎𝟐:𝟎𝟎
𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞

The first incident took place at 02:00 on Friday morning after a bedroom fire was reported at a local hotel. Crews from Padstow Community Fire Station and Bodmin Community Fire Station provided support and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and Devon & Cornwall Police also attended. All guests were safely evacuated without injury and moved to alternative accommodation.

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝟐𝟎/𝟎𝟐/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟏𝟗:𝟒𝟖
𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞: 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞

At 19:48 on Friday evening, crews were mobilised to a chip pan fire at a public house in Padstow. Firefighters in breathing apparatus entered the building to put out the fire. The property was fully evacuated and no injuries were reported.

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝟐𝟐/𝟎𝟐/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟏𝟕:𝟐𝟎
𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞: 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲

At 17:20 on Sunday, two appliances from Newquay and Wadebridge were initially mobilised to a vehicle fire. Following several calls reporting that the fire had spread from the vehicle to a nearby property, a third appliance from Padstow was mobilised.

Upon arrival, crews found a camper van fully alight, with the fire having extended to a residential building. A fourth appliance was subsequently requested from Newquay.

Firefighters used six breathing apparatus sets, two hose reel jets, one safety jet, one covering jet, three thermal imaging cameras, a triple extension ladder, and a positive pressure ventilation fan to bring the fire under control. It has been confirmed that no injuries were reported. All resources left the scene by 19:20.

06/02/2026

Another awesome mug added to the collection courtesy of Graeme Browning!

Graeme creates custom mugs, portraits, retirement pieces and even Christmas cards, with a portion of every sale supporting the Fire Fighters Charity.

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01/02/2026

Overnight at 00:49, we were mobilised to a fire involving multiple garden outbuildings in Padstow, alongside crews from Padstow Community Fire Station 📟

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel, main jet and small tools to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading further.

26/01/2026

At 21:43 last night, we were mobilised to reports of a fire at Jubilee Road car park.

A fire involving clothing was found outside the clothing bank and was extinguished using a hose reel jet.

The fire is believed to have been deliberately started and Devon & Cornwall Police have been notified.

09/01/2026

Our teams are still dealing with widespread disruption this morning from Storm Goretti, including blocked roads, unstable structures and fallen power lines.

Travel conditions remain hazardous. If you are able to work from home today, please do so and avoid non-essential journeys.

Parents and carers should check whether their school or education setting is open before setting off.

Please take care, give emergency services and highways teams the space they need to carry out urgent repairs, and only travel if it is absolutely necessary.

08/01/2026

🚨 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝟏𝟑:𝟓𝟖 🚨

𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐃 - 𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐖

📅 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲
🕓 𝟏𝟔:𝟎𝟎 - 𝟐𝟑:𝟎𝟎

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭?

⚠️ Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down. Flying debris resulting in danger to life.

⚠️ Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights.

⚠️ Power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

⚠️ Very large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐝𝐨?

✅ Keep yourself and others safe; avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous conditions. It is not safe to drive in these conditions.

✅ Don't risk injury to others or damage to your property. If you can do so safely, check for loose items outside your home and secure them. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences.

✅ Being outside in high winds makes you vulnerable to injury. Stay indoors if you can.

✅ People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

✅ If you live or work on the coast, beware of large waves, even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

08/01/2026

𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐃 - 𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐖

📅 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲
🕓 𝟏𝟔:𝟎𝟎 - 𝟐𝟑:𝟎𝟎

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭?

⚠️ Damage to buildings and homes is likely, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down. Flying debris could result in a danger to life.

⚠️ Roads, bridges and railway lines are likely to close, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights.

⚠️ There is a good chance that power cuts could occur and possibly affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.

⚠️ Large waves are likely and beach material is likely to be thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐝𝐨?

✅ Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences.

✅ Windy weather can cause delays and make travel conditions dangerous. Follow these few simple steps to prepare before journeys. Check bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. If driving, check road conditions and ensure you have essentials in your car (warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, an in-car phone charger).

✅ People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

✅ If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves, even from the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. Take care if walking near cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

25/12/2025

🎄🚒 Merry Christmas from all of us at Wadebridge Community Fire Station! Wishing our community a safe and peaceful festive season.

27/10/2025

🎧📞 This week we’re recognising International Control Room Week — a chance to celebrate the vital work of control room teams who keep services running and communities safe, often behind the scenes.
Thank you for your dedication, calm under pressure, and commitment to public safety.

17/10/2025

Last night we responded to a fire reported on Brea Hill.

Due to difficult access, the crew had to proceed on foot for around 15 minutes to reach the scene. The fire covered an area of roughly 40 by 20 metres and involved gorse and grass. It was extinguished using beaters.

The cause is believed to have been accidental, likely linked to nearby fireworks.

16/10/2025