Cottenham Community Fire & Rescue Station

31/05/2026

Is clothes washing on today's to do list?

✅ Make sure to only run your washing machine/tumble dryer when at home
✅Clean out the filter in your dryer after every use

22/05/2026

It's looking like the hot weather is going to be with us for the next few days and beyond the weekend.

Many may be looking to dust off the BBQ as well as lighting bonfires or firepits. As much as these can be enjoyable, be aware of the risks and keep yourself and your family safe...

- Use barbeques on a hard, flat surface away from grass, shrubs or fencing
- Put disposable barbeques on bricks, do not place directly on grass
- Only dispose of the ashes when completely cool
- Dispose of garden waste using either a local waste pick up service, or take it to a local recycling centre. Do not light a bonfire!
- Ensure ci******es are completely out
- Do not leave glass bottles lying on the ground – the sun’s rays reflect through the glass and can start a fire
- Move any mirrors away from windowsills.

Don't end up having to call us to end your party!

You can read more in our recent press release - https://orlo.uk/m5eUr

22/05/2026

⛵🏆🚒 Final Day of the 2026 UK Firefighter Sailing Challenge 🚒🏆⛵

After days of battling strong winds, rough seas, and heavy weather, today’s challenge turned out to be something completely different… there was absolutely no wind! 🌊☀️

The fleet ended up stalled in the middle of the Solent waiting for the “windy stuff” to arrive, making for a long and tactical final day on the water. Due to the conditions, the race was eventually shortened — but Modernistic Lady still crossed the shortened finish line first in our class and secured second place overall in the race. 👏⛵

We’re incredibly proud to share our final results from the 2026 UKFSC:

🏆 Won 5 out of 7 races🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾
🥈 Finished 2nd in 2 races
🥇 Winners of our class🍾
🏆 Overall Winners of the 2026 UKFSC🍾🍾
🥈 Second place overall in the home pursuit race
🥇 First in class in the pursuit race

What an incredible week for Cottenham Fire Station crew aboard Modernistic Lady! the crew gave everything they had and worked brilliantly together throughout the event. ⚓🔥

We’d like to say a huge thank you to the event organisers for putting on another fantastic UKFSC, Andrew Cassell Foundation and to all three Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service boats along with their skippers — Matt, Mark, and Andy. 👏🚒⛵

We’re already looking forward to the 2027 United Kingdom Firefighters Sailing Championship 🌊

Think you could take on a challenge like this?

If you fancy becoming an On-Call Firefighter at Cottenham Fire Station and enjoy teamwork, challenges, and making a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send us a message via our page or visit:
🌐 Cambsfire.gov.uk

Please keep an eye on our page this week for plenty of photos and a full event round-up from the team! 📸👀

20/05/2026

⛵🚒 Day 2 Racing Complete! 🚒⛵

What a day out on the water for the Cottenham Fire crew aboard Modernistic Lady! 🌊💨

Today brought the toughest conditions of the week so far, with gusts reaching up to 30 knots, huge waves, driving rain, and some serious sideways action onboard! 😅⛵

Despite the conditions, the crew dug deep and delivered an incredible performance — picking up 3 race wins and a second place throughout the day. 🏆👏

Both the boat and crew were right at the limit today, and it truly showed the importance of teamwork, communication, and looking out for one another in difficult conditions. Everyone onboard worked incredibly hard to keep the boat fast, safe, and moving in the right direction. ⚓🔥

We’re now looking forward to tonight’s awards ceremony before tomorrow’s final passage race home. 🌅

Think you could take on a challenge like this?

If you fancy becoming an On-Call Firefighter at Cottenham Fire Station and enjoy teamwork, challenges, and making a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send us a message via our page or visit:
🌐 Cambsfire.gov.uk

Thank you for all the support this week — the crew have really appreciated all the messages and encouragement! 👏

19/05/2026

⛵🚒 Day 1 of racing at the UK Firefighter Sailing Championship has certainly put the crew to the test!

Very strong winds, rough seas, and plenty of rain made for extremely difficult sailing conditions out on the Solent today. 🌊💨🌧️

The crew worked incredibly hard throughout the day, battling the elements and constantly pushing the boat to its limits — and the hard work paid off, with Modernistic Lady crossing the finish line first in our class on more than one occasion! 🏆⛵

There were some huge waves, tough decisions, and a lot of teamwork needed onboard today, but the crew showed exactly what determination, resilience, and communication can achieve under pressure. 👏🔥

Think you could take on a challenge like this?

If you fancy becoming an On-Call Firefighter at Cottenham Fire Station and enjoy teamwork, challenges, and making a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send us a message via our page or visit:
🌐 Cambsfire.gov.uk

More race updates and photos coming soon! 📸👀

19/05/2026

⛵🚒 Race Day 1 Update 🚒⛵

Race 1 is complete for Cottenham Fire Station crew aboard Modernistic Lady! 🌊

It’s been a challenging start to the day with some strong winds and big waves out on the water this morning, making for tough sailing conditions right from the off. 💨🌊

The crew have been working hard to keep the boat moving fast and upright as we take on the UK Firefighter Sailing Challenge alongside teams from across the country. ⚓🔥

You can follow the live race results and track our progress here:👉 https://www.ukfsc.org.uk/results

Keep an eye on our page for more updates, photos, and plenty more action from the water throughout the day! 👀📸

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18/05/2026

🏆⛵ Cottenham Fire Station are proud to collect the trophy for the 2025 Asymmetrical Spinnaker Class Winners at this year’s UK Firefighter Sailing Challenge! 🚒🔥

After an incredibly hard day on the water battling strong gusting winds, heavy seas, and some seriously challenging conditions, the crew held their nerve and brought home the win. 🌊💨

There were definitely some extreme angles on the boat today — at times it felt like we were sailing more sideways than forwards! 😅⛵

A huge effort from the whole crew onboard Modernistic Lady, showing fantastic teamwork, determination, and resilience throughout the day.

Thank you to everyone following along and supporting us during the week — your messages have kept spirits high both on and off the water. 👏

More photos and updates to follow! 📸

18/05/2026

⛵🚒 The Cottenham Fire crew officially arrived in Hamble last night to collect our boat for the week — Modernistic Lady!

After getting onboard, we sailed across to the Isle of Wight where we moored up for the night ahead of an exciting week at the UK Firefighter Sailing Challenge. 🌊⚓

It’s safe to say the conditions are going to test us this week, with strong winds and some bumpy seas expected… but we’re ready to weather the storm and give it everything we’ve got! 💪🌬️

Today is all about practice — a chance for the crew to get familiar with Modernistic Lady, learn how she handles, and see what she can do before racing begins. ⛵🔥

We’ll be sharing plenty of updates, photos, and behind-the-scenes moments throughout the week, so stay tuned and follow our journey as we take on the waves representing Cottenham and Cambridgeshire. 👀

Who thinks we’ll keep the boat the right way up all week then? 😅⛵