Rural firefighting remains one of the service’s biggest challenges, particularly when it comes to securing a reliable water supply.To help tackle this, every fire engine in Cambridgeshire has been fitted with a purpose-built coupling to connect to farm water supplies, the service said.Watch Commander Joe Gacon said: “A serious fire on a farm can affect the financial stability of even the most well-run business.”We do tend to see an increase in fire-related callouts during periods of warm weather, which can result in crews spending significant time at incidents that could be avoided.”There are things farmers and residents can do to help prevent these fires from happening. Those with children can speak with them and ensure they know the risks and dangers of fire, especially with the school summer holiday period not far away.”The fire service has published a detailed guidance, external for farmers on preventing fires and staying safe during the hot weather.Do you have a story suggestion for Peterborough? Contact us below.
Fire warning to Cambridgeshire farmers as temperatures rise
