Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service has invested £180,000 into supporting the wellbeing of its crews.
It has bought two new welfare units for firefighters to use as a mobile base when they are attending a large-scale or drawn-out incident.
One of the vehicles is based at Cockermouth Fire Station, and the second will be deployed somewhere in the Westmorland and Furness area – yet to be determined.
They can be deployed to any incident countywide where their facilities are required. They include a kitchen, toilet/shower facilities and changing space for firefighters on the scene to use.
Ian Seel, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service area manager, said: “They offer a warm, dry and safe space for Firefighters working in an operational environment, supporting their health, safety and wellbeing during a lengthy or challenging incident.”
Mike Johnson, Cumbria’s Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, visited Cockermouth Fire Station this week to meet the crew and take a tour of the welfare unit.
