WCoFF NEWS Desk
A children's play area in Peterborough was set alight twice over the weekend as lockdown restrictions lifted on recreational areas. Crews from Dogsthorpe Fire Station were needed in the Gunthorpe area of the city, where fires were reported in a park on Nightingale Court. The first incident was call in at around 2.30am on Saturday morning, where a sofa was set alight and left in the park. At around ...
Our July issue of Salamander is now available online: This issue focuses on the effects of COVID-19, on the governance of the Company and its impact on the services delivered by some of our members. It includes articles from Fire and Rescue Services around the country, including London, Bedfordshire, Kent, East Sussex, Gatwick Airport and Lancashire, describing how each has adapted to the pandemi ...
Members of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Fire Authority have today approved the appointment of an assistant chief fire officer. Jon Anderson was confirmed by members at a meeting on Thursday (25) after being recommended for the role following a two-day selection process. Chairman of the authority, Councillor Kevin Reynolds, said: “We are delighted to confirm Jon in the role and offer ...
With temperatures hitting significant highs of over 30°C in Cambridgeshire this week, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) would like to remind residents of important outdoor fire safety and water safety advice. Head of Fire Prevention for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, Group Commander Paul Clarke said: “We know people will be wanting to make the most of the warm weat ...
Throwline stations are being installed at waterside locations across Cambridgeshire. The potentially lifesaving equipment is being installed in hotspots and high risk sites across the county, that are known locations for people going into water, or where incidents have happened in the past. The 12 throwline stations are being installed this month, with two already in place at Riverside Park in ...
A Cambridgeshire firefighter has been recognised as a rising star for being a role model and blazing a trail for women and those that speak English as a second language. Agata Wieczorek, known as Aggie, was awarded runner up in the 'Firefighter Rising Star' category of the Women in the Fire Service Awards 2020. Based at Huntingdon Fire Station, Aggie was nominated for her commitment and dedicatio ...