WCoFF Fire News Desk
At around 2.30am Monday 11 July, we were called to a house fire in Easingwold Gardens in Luton. Three children and one adult were rescued from the property by the Fire Service with assistance from police officers who arrived on scene at the same time. An adult female and all of the children were treated for smoke inhalation by Fire Crews from Luton and Dunstable prior to the arrival of the A ...
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called out this morning to a fire and explosion on Redwood Grove in Bedford. Resulting in a major fire in a three-storey block of flats. There were six fire engines at the scene, two aerial platforms, an incident command support unit, operation support and a drone to tackle the fire and rescue anyone from the building. Two people were ...
Let’s face it, washing the car is nobody’s favourite job. So why not take the hassle out of it and head down to your local fire station for the National Car Wash. On Saturday (June 18) firefighters from Manea and Cottenham fire stations will be on hand to make your car sparkle. Your valued donations will go towards The Fire Fighters Charity who provide support and rehabilitation to th ...
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) have partnered up with Turn2us to provide members of the community with information and details on how to gain financial support. Turn2us is a national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially. Conversations between BFRS and Turn2us began in late 2021, as concerns spiked from welfare checks conducted by the BFRS Co ...
Any irresponsible use of fire outdoors can pose a significant risk to public fire safety. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning to the public ahead of the Jubilee weekend, drawing people’s attention to things such as BBQs, Street parties and fireworks. If you are organising a street party, don’t forget about emergency vehicles. If your street is staying ope ...
Excellence and exemplary service were celebrated at the annual Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) Excellence Awards. Taking place at the Huntingdon Marriott Hotel on Thursday (March 17), the event celebrated the achievements of staff from across different areas of the Service, highlighting outstanding accomplishments throughout the year. The commitment, dedication and professiona ...