Fire Brigade
Welcome to the official homepage of Cornwall County Fire Brigade
Our aim is to make Cornwall the safest place in which to live, work and visit. This section provides a range of information on fire safety for school education, in the home, and business. It also provides information on what we do as a Brigade and much, much more.
If you would like to see specific information on our site that is not currently available, or have any ideas, please feel free to e-mail your suggestions to us by clicking on the following link: enquiries@fire.cornwall.gov.uk or see our Contact Us page.
Please navigate through the Fire Brigade pages by using the links on the right hand side of this page.
Latest News
Chimney Fires in Cornwall
Already this Autumn, Cornwall County Fire Brigade has been to a number of chimney fires. Last year the Brigade were called 243 Chimney Fires.
If your home has a working chimney, we would like you to take extra precautions before lighting it this winter.
Here's some simple tips to greatly reduce your chances of having a fire in your chimney:
- Sweep the chimney before use if you haven't used it for some time
- Ensure a fireguard is in front of the fire at all times
- Sparkguards can prevent a serious property fire
- Extinguish the fire before going to bed or leaving the house
- Never use petrol or paraffin to light your fire
Chimney fires have the potential to cause serious damage to your property, so ensure your chimney is cleaned in accordance with this guidance, from the National Association of Chimney Sweeps:
- Solid Fuel Fires - Once a year for smokeless fuel; twice a year for coal
- Wood Burning Fires - 4 times a year when in use
- Gas Fires - Once a year if designed for sweeping
- Oil Fires - Once a year
The National Association of Chimney Sweeps has a network of fully insured members throughout the country, who work to a Code of Practice. For more details telephone free on 0800 833464, or visit their website on www.chimneyworks.co.uk/
Always call the Fire Service for a chimney fire - it has the ability to destroy your home.
For more information visit our fire safety page on Chimney Fires.
Firework Safety
In the lead up to Guy Fawkes Night on 5th November, we ask that everyone remembers the Firework Safety Code or better still, attends an organised display to minimise the risk of a fire in or around your home. Fireworks are fun – but they cause hundreds of injuries every year. For free safety advice about bonfires or firework displays contact 01872 323777 or see our pages on Fireworks that are listed below:
- Firework Legislation for Retailers
- Firework Safety
- Firework Legislation and You
- Fireworks and Animals
Charity Fashion Show
A Fashion Show is being organised by Bude Fire Station. Show your support for your local fire station by popping along to The Bullers Arms, Marhamchurch (near Bude), on Friday 10th October 2008 at 7.30pm.
Entrance is £4, with proceeds from the night being donated to The Fire Fighters Charity.
Details of the Charity Fashion Show [594kb] Help with PDF's
Fire Fighters Charity Ball 2008, Tickets Now On Sale
For more details about this event and how to purchase your tickets, visit the Fire Fighters Charity Upcoming Events page.
Latest Press Releases
- Cornwall County Fire Brigade Helps Youngsters Learn To Sk8 At Treneere
- Penzance Firefighters Thank Locals For Raising Cash For Charity
- Smoke Alarms Really Do Save Lives Say St Austell Parents
Fire Safety for Migrants / Zapalają (zwalniać z pracy) Bezpieczeństwo / Безопасность Огня
Free Home Fire Safety Checks - including free 3-pin conversion plugs!
What's New on the Website?
Click on the links below to see what's new on the Fire Brigade website:
- Advice from the Emergency Services for Migrant Workers
- Chief Fire Officer - Monthly Message
- New Kids Zone game - Dress the Firefighter!!
- Your comments count! Consultation on the Draft Cornwall County Fire Brigade Equality and Diversity Strategy 2008-2018 - Use the on-line form for feedback!
Quick Links
Use the these quick links below to be taken to our most popular pages:
- Fire Safety - which includes information on:
- Arson Prevention
- Business Fire Safety
- Extra Needs
- Public Safety
- School Education
- Free Home Fire Safety Online Request Form
- Kids Zone
- Public Risk Register
- Regulatory Reform Order
- Your Local Fire Station
Visit the Fire Gateway
www.fire.gov.uk/
The Fire Gateway website has been created in partnership with the Fire & Rescue Authorities to give easier access to services, help improve community safety and save lives. There's useful advice and on Home Safety, Social & Community Care, Careers, Legal Responsibilities, Workplace Safety, Arson Reduction, and Education Resources.
Disability Cornwall
Firefighters in West Cornwall are keen to build on the success of a recent project. The project involved developing positive links between operational Firefighters and individuals or groups with physical or learning disabilities in the area. Firefighters want to develop the project further and would like to hear from any disability groups or individuals with disabilities who would like to receive a free home fire safety check.
For more information on this project and further help (including access to British Sign Language Fire Safety leaflets) please follow this link: Extra Needs
IRMP Service Plan 2008/11
Cornwall County Fire Brigade's Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) 2008/11,
which incorporates our Service Plan and specific objectives for 2008/09, was approved
by the Fire & Rescue Authority (Cornwall County Council) on the 17th June 2008.
To find out more information and to view a copy of the IRMP Service Plan 2008/11,
please visit the IRMP Service Plan page (which can be found in the About Us section).
Equality and Diversity
We treat everyone fairly, equally and with respect. We do not discriminate against anyone because of their colour, race, nation of origin, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, belief, disability, age, sex, gender identity, marital status or sexual orientation. We promote equality of opportunity.
We give a greater proportion of our efforts and resources to work which has the most effect on the public and our employees.
For more information on Equality and Diversity, click on the logo to the right.