Appleby fire station

07/05/2026

Appleby fire station car wash date has been confirmed and location.
Put it in your diaries and do come along and get your vehicle cleaned and engage with the local crew.

29/04/2026

Crews tonight's Drill night exercise was a simulation Wildfire using an Open water supply from the main appliance, feeding 2 pop up pools to replicate a stream then using 2 handbag pumps to get water on the Fire, using are 25mm Wildfire hoses and branches.
Actual Pic and Caricature one to lighten the mood.

Even though Wildfires 🔥 are not to be laughed at.

01/04/2026

Firefighters were mobilised at 2.36pm today (1 April) to a fire involving a large vehicle on the A66 Kirkby Thore.

Crews from Appleby fire station and Penrith Fire Station have attended and are using breathing apparatus and hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.

Update: 3:22pm one lane of the carriage way is open.

We are currently at the scene of a vehicle fire on the A66 at Kirkby Thore with Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service

A closure is in place in both directions whilst the fire service respond., please seek alternative routes.

The incident was reported at 2:44pm.

01/04/2026

Update: 3:22pm one lane of the carriage way is open.

We are currently at the scene of a vehicle fire on the A66 at Kirkby Thore with Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service

A closure is in place in both directions whilst the fire service respond., please seek alternative routes.

The incident was reported at 2:44pm.

19/02/2026

Wednesday drill night compromising of B.A search in a large building, taking in the new 38mm lay flat hose and fire ground set up. Kirkby Stephen crew joined up and 2 crew members were tasked for B.A emergency team as we had a simulated B.A emergency with EASE pack in operation. Crews worked well and sets made up and returned to station.

17/02/2026

FYI to all.
This is what goes into a Type B, Appliances during a pump change over.
Not the quickest way but the best way, in my eyes to make sure all kit is stowed correctly and fit for purpose.
One goes out and One comes in

10/02/2026

The crew at Appleby Fire Station send our deepest condolences on the passing of Sammy Lees, who previously served as a Firefighter, Crew Manager and Watch Manager at Appleby Fire Station.

Those who had the privilege of serving alongside Sammy have many fond memories of their time together and are deeply saddened by the news of his passing.

Sammy will be remembered for his dedication, camaraderie and the positive impact he had on those around him - as well as the friendship of those he served alongside.

Rest in Peace, Sammy.

27/01/2026

Last weeks drill night, the crews went through some height safety engagement with the services Learning and Development team. Great engagement and some funny faces were made trying to tie some of the knots😂 but all managed.

If you are interested in being a On call firefighter in Appleby and within 5 mins travel time of the station, why not pop along on a Wednesday and speak to the crew.

Support your community and make someone's life better at a incident.
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04/01/2026

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04/01/2026

Busy night for Appleby fire station backing up Shap on a Building fire in are locality. Also on scene for water and resources was Penrith Fire Station and Carlisle East TL and support Appliance.
Several B.A were used, main jets and the local water source(Stream) was used to keep the Appliances topped up.
Unfortunately the Building and contents were lost but a nearby larger structure was protected from fire spread and potential nearby houses evacuated.🤞👏.