News and updates from the on-call crew at Torpoint Community Fire Station
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16 May 2024
π¨Incoming News - DATE FOR THE DIARY π¨
Saturday 7th September 2024
The crew of Torpoint will be opening the doors to the station to host an Open Day π
More information will be posted in the coming months ποΈ
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Torpoint Community Fire Station retweeted
25 Feb 2024
We have received a number of calls this morning relating to flooding across Cornwall.
There is a Yellow Weather Warning for Rain in force until 23:59 today, so properties liable to flooding should look to take action if necessary.
Only call 999 if life is in danger.
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12 Feb 2022
π¨SHOUTπ¨
3 shouts in 3 days for the crew at Torpoint π
Thursday - Special Service Call assisting Ambulance and Police ππ
Friday - Fire in the open at The Lawns π₯
Saturday - Electrical fire at a residential property π‘
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Torpoint Community Fire Station retweeted
27 Jul 2021
A huge thank you to @TorpointCFRS who who were exercising at the bottom of my road last night. You made my grandson so happy as you can obviously see from the video. β€οΈ#dreamcometrue #happylittleboy
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Torpoint Community Fire Station retweeted
12 Mar 2021
Cornwall has its first female Chief Fire Officer after @KathrynBilling was confirmed in the role bit.ly/3qFNciJ
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Torpoint Community Fire Station retweeted
10 Dec 2020
This afternoon we are in #Torpoint carrying out hot strike visits following a serious house fire. If you have any concerns or questions about fire safety you can call us on 0800 3581 999 @CornwallFRS @TorpointCFRS
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Torpoint Community Fire Station retweeted
26 Oct 2020
Busy start to the evening for our Critical Control Centre and crews from @LostwithielCFRS @PerranporthCFRS @WadebridgeCFRS @BodminCFRS @MullionCFRS @TorpointCFRS and Liskeard Fire Station all being mobilised to incidents across the county
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Torpoint Community Fire Station retweeted
1 Sep 2020
Our empty crisp packet recycling scheme has NOW CLOSED. Our fire stations are no longer able to accept your donations, but if you would like to keep recycling them there is a map showing lots of other organisations that are accepting them here: bit.ly/CrispPacketDropOffPoiβ¦
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10 Aug 2020
Our empty crisp packet recycling scheme will end on 31/08/2020. All money raised goes to @firefighters999 & we have currently raised Β£3,139.50! You can drop off your donations to us every Monday evening in August from 6pm to 8pm. Just ring the door bell
10 Aug 2020
News update:
β»οΈEmpty Crisp Packet Recycling Scheme β»οΈ
Bad news = our scheme is ending on 31 August 2020.
Good news = drop off locations now open again until 31st August 2020. Find out which of #Cornwall's fire stations are accepting donations here: bit.ly/CFRS-TheFireFightersCβ¦
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Torpoint Community Fire Station retweeted
6 Aug 2020
On-Call Recruitment update: Approved to Ride Courses for 2020 are now fully booked. Recruits confirmed on these courses will be contacted.
If you would like to apply to be an On-Call Firefighter please visit bit.ly/CFRS-Careers for information. #NotJustFires #FireCareers
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Torpoint Community Fire Station retweeted
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If you live and/or work within 5 minutes of one of our Community Fire Stations perhaps you could be a local hero and become an On Call Firefighter.
@CornwallFRS
East Cornwall Continued
@LooeCFRS
@PadstowCFRS
@PolruanCFRS
@SaltashCFRS
@TorpointCFRS
@WadebridgeCFRS
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Torpoint Community Fire Station retweeted
2 Jul 2020
We love open days but this year we're doing things a little differently. With @ThisIsCHAOSUK, we invite you to join our #VirtualOpenDay!
Tune in on Sat 4 July at thisischaos.co.uk to watch live demos, interviews & more.
Raising money for @firefighters999 #OpenDayChaos
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Torpoint Community Fire Station retweeted
18 Jun 2020
Today saw us return @WadebridgeCFRS Water Rescue Ladder (WRL) back to them. We have been giving it a overhaul, this included replacing some body panels, a deep polish, conversion of emergency lighting over to LED to name but a few.
Standby @TorpointCFRS your next...
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17 Mar 2020
Please be aware we are no longer taking crisp packets at the station due to the Coronavirus & restrictions on public access. A huge thank you to everyone who has donated. Stay safe and well. #Torpoint
17 Mar 2020
Thank you to everyone that has helped so far with the @TerracycleUK empty crisp packet recycling scheme, which has raised Β£2,911.50 for The Fire Fighters Charity @firefighters999.
Stay Safe and thanks again for all your support.
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Torpoint Community Fire Station retweeted
17 Mar 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the requirement to protect front line services, from today we are no longer accepting the @TerraCycleUK empty crisp packets until further notice. For other drop off locations, please visit terracycle.com/en-GB/ for further information.
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Torpoint Community Fire Station retweeted
9 Dec 2019
05:22 Critical Control received a call to a smell of burning in a residential care home in Torpoint. @TorpointCFRS with assistance from @DSFireUpdates and an Officer attended. On arrival a small electrical fire was found and extinguished using a Co2 extinguisher #collaboration
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Torpoint Community Fire Station retweeted
28 Nov 2019
Today we said a good farewell to our longest serving instructor. 30 yrs service, with the last 15 served in the trg dept! Even on his last day he is in the hot units with the same enthusiasm as day 1, a credit to the legend he is!! Best wishes & healthy retirement WM Veale.π¨βππ»
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