Firefighters in Windermere and Staveley have been recognised for their commitment to the communities they serve.

The on-call teams were presented with certificates of appreciation by Cumbria Fire Service's Chief Fire Officer, Rick Ogden.

The event was also an opportunity to thank the crew's families and primary employers for their support.

The Westmorland Gazette: All 36 fire stations in Cumbria are being recognisedAll 36 fire stations in Cumbria are being recognised (Image: Cumbria Fire and Rescue)

Guests had the chance to tour the station at Windermere and to view a road traffic collision extrication demonstration.

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The event was a part of Cumbria Fire and Rescue's series of on-call appreciation nights, which are set to continue this week at Brampton, Kirkby Stephen and Ambleside.

The Westmorland Gazette: The fire stations were recognised for the work they do in the communityThe fire stations were recognised for the work they do in the community (Image: Cumbria Fire and Rescue)

If you are interested in becoming an on-call firefighter, then you can visit the service's website.