Yesterday we responded to reports of a bin fire at Porthcurno which was extinguished using a hose reel jet. The cause of the fire was due to the incorrect disposal of two barbecues. Please be careful when using any type of barbecue and safely cool the coals before disposal.

During November our firefighters responded to 11 incidents. These incidents included: 3x Fires. 1x Special Service Call. 3x Automatic Fire Alarm Activations. 4x Standbys.

Tonight we joined @HayleCFRS to take part in a breathing apparatus (BA) exercise. Working in pairs we performed a search and rescue drill that focused on our BA techniques. We would like to thank green @PenzanceCFRS who organised this valuable training session.

This weeks drill night saw our firefighters complete a large combination drill. Tasks included building improvised dams, water supply using our major and light portable pumps, ladder drills, plus knots and lines.

On Tuesday evening our drill night was interrupted as our pumping appliance and light 4x4 was mobilised to a grain dryer fire. On scene we worked with a farmer to empty the unit and to cool the contents using hose reel jets. db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/in…

This weeks drill night focused on the use of our line rescue equipment. Two instructors from @trainingcfrs worked with our firefighters to set up a number of working systems using the line rescue equipment. #NotJustFires

It’s been a busy weekend for our firefighters who responded to 7 incidents. These included: 3xFire in the opens (one of which was a make pumps four incident). 2x Automatic fire alarm activations. 2x Standbys.

During the month of May our firefighters responded to 10 incidents. These included: Fires x3 Fire alarm activations x2 Road Traffic Collision x1 Animal rescue x1 Standby x3 Don’t forget that we are looking for new oncall firefighters to join our team!

This week we went off station for drills to pump water from a local river using our major and light portable pumps. In rural areas water supplies can be limited. It’s a vital skill to quickly source and use alternative water sources such as rivers to supply water to our pumps.

During April our firefighters responded to 11 incidents. These included: Fires x3 Fire alarm activations x2 Road Traffic Collision x1 Special Service Calls x2 Incident Command Unit x1 Standby x2 Don’t forget that we are looking for new firefighters to join our team!

During March we responded to 11 incidents. These included: 3x Fires. 2xAlarm Activations. 1x Special Service Call. 5x Standbys. Don’t forget that we are looking for new firefighters to join our team: For further information and to apply: bit.ly/3mdTlXk

This morning our Incident Command Unit was mobilised to a large agricultural building fire near Truro. Working with colleagues from a number of stations we assisted to provide a command support function at the incident. For further information: bit.ly/3Ko2nKw

Yesterday we had a visit from @WorkshopsCFRS who carried out some repairs to our pumping appliance. Keeping us on the run and ready to respond to incidents.

February saw our firefighters responded to 12 incidents. These included: Fires x4 Road traffic collision x1 Fire alarm activations x2 Special service calls x3 Standby x2

This morning we responded to reports of a fire near Gurnard’s Head. On arrival a fire was located and confirmed to be a controlled burn with safety advice given. Advice on controlled burnings and how to notify us can be found via this link: bit.ly/3ZtVuvS

Yesterday evening we visited Land’s End Airport to perform a Breathing Apparatus exercise. We would like to thank @IOSTravel for allowing us to use the airport buildings. This gave us the opportunity to practice techniques whilst gaining a familiarisation of the buildings.