Launceston Community Fire Station

Your crew at 7.4 Launceston are still here for you & our priority remains the safety of Cornwall. Our non-essential work has been reviewed to help limit the spread of COVID-19 but if you have an emergency call 999. For more info bit.ly/covid19fire #covid19UK #StaySafe

We are currently responding to a large barn fire on the outskirts of Newquay. Crews from @NewquayCFRS @PerranporthCFRS @StColumbCFRS @StDennisCFRS @LauncestonCFRS @StAustellCFRS. Updates will be provided on our Newsdesk when available.

Today is #InternationalFirefightersDay, a global celebration of the courage and sacrifices made by firefighters. This year is it's 25th anniversary and we pay tribute to those who risk their lives to save others and to those that made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Breaking: 6 fire pumps from @CornwallFRS were tasked to a fire in a block of flats in #StAustell overnight. Alarm was raised shortly after midnight following multiple 999 calls and concern for multiple persons reported in the building. Crews from @StDennisCFRS @MevagisseyCFRS @FoweyCFRS @LauncestonCFRS @StAustellCFRS @StJustCFRS attended. @DC_Police and @swasFT in multi agency response 🔥 🚒

🎄Have you already got your tree up? 🚒💦Remember to water it daily before we have to! 🎄😮 bit.ly/1bgBP5F

It’s Beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🎅🎄

Have you woken up to snow this morning? Remember in weather conditions like these to: Slow down, take extra time - do you really need to travel? Check that your car is suitable for such conditions - tyres, wipers, lights Do YOU feel happy to drive? #roadsafety #tyresafety

Multiple calls are being received to a industrial fire at a property on Florence Road, Kelly Bray, Callington. An appliance is now in attendance, with a further two appliances and an officer en route. Full update to follow. #ControlTakeover

GM Boeuf and GM Sleeman observing were full of praise to the team working so hard together.

Lanson crew joint exercising the Immediate Building Evacuation protocol with partners in critical control. A team of detail recorders and many players representing a roll call of 60 flats. The yard was a hive of activity, lots of effort providing vital learning and development.

We are currently in attendance at an agricultural building on fire near #Polyphant, it will be visible from the #A30... Crews from @LauncestonCFRS @CallingtonCFRS @LiskeardCFRS @BodminCFRS are working to extinguish the fire

Tonight Crew Manager (Control) Oliver embarks on his last night shift, as he is hanging up his headset 🎧 and retiring after over 20 years in Control. Joined by family, colleagues and friends he is seen here receiving gifts from colleagues past and present Congratulations “Olly”

#WildFirePrevention 🔥

This is the scene in St Martin, #Looe this morning - @CornwallFRS crews have been tackling a serious fire overnight, including @LiskeardCFRS @LooeCFRS @SaltashCFRS @TorpointCFRS @CallingtonCFRS @FalmouthCFRS @LostwithielCFRS @LauncestonCFRS Read more here bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Gool Peran Lowen! 〓〓 Happy St Piran's Day One and All!

@WadebridgeCFRS @CornwallFRS Happy Retirement Tim! Well Deserved! 👏

On Monday night we celebrated Station Manager Tim Jones’ retirement from @CornwallFRS. Tim has dedicated the past 30 years to serving #Wadebridge and it’s surrounding communities. Everybody at the station would like to wish him a happy and healthy retirement.

@WorkshopsCFRS The “Beast for the East” This Replacement has less “Roll” then is Predecessor 🙈 #ThrowbackThursday

For this week's #ThrowbackThursday we have this 1994 Mercedes that served out of @LauncestonCFRS until it left the service in 2006. It was replaced by the larger Mercedes Unimog that still serves the community of Launceston.

Crews from @BudeCFRS @DSFireUpdates @DelaboleCFRS @LauncestonCFRS @StAustellCFRS and two officers are currently in attendance at a fire near #Stratton - We are advising nearby residents to keep doors and windows shut

@BudeCFRS Cheers boys, Merry Christmas to you all! #StaySafe

Big thanks to the crew at The Beach House Widemouth Bay last night for hosting our first Christmas Party since Covid 💃🕺 You guys were amazing and a fab night was had by all. Also big thanks to @LauncestonCFRS for sending a crew to Bude to keep the town safe.

Thank you for everything! Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022 Rest Peacefully Ma’am