Cumnock Community Fire Station

16/08/2026

🚒👨‍🚒👩‍🚒 We're at Cumnock Fun Day this afternoon — come and see us!

Pop down and get up close to one of our fire engines 🚒, take a look at the kit we use on shouts 🧯, and have a proper chat with the crew about what the job's really like.

While you're there — we're recruiting On-Call Firefighters right now! 🔥 If you live or work in Cumnock, this could be your next move. No experience needed, full training given, and it fits around your day job.

Come find us for all the info, or head to myjobsscotland.gov.uk to find out more.
See you this afternoon! 👋🚒

12/08/2026

Core skill training during our weekly drill night. Knots and lines, Ladders and Pump operations.

04/08/2026

🚒 YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU — WHEN IT MATTERS MOST.

Drop in and see us this evening between 18:15 & 21:15

Being an On-Call Firefighter isn’t just about responding to emergencies. It’s about being there for your neighbours, supporting your community, and making a real difference when people need help most.

🔥 You could be the person who answers the call.
🤝 You’ll become part of a dedicated local team.
⏰ Flexible commitment around your work and life.
💷 Paid role with retainer and call-out payments.
🎓 Full training provided — no previous experience necessary.

If you live or work in Cumnock and want to give something back, this could be your opportunity to make a difference.

Could you be there when it counts?

👉 Find out more or apply: https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/careers/on-call-firefighter/

23/05/2026

🚒❤️ What a day! ❤️🚒

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came along to our Fun Day at Cumnock Fire Station today and helped make it such a brilliant success. The support from the community was incredible from start to finish, and it was fantastic seeing so many families, friends, and familiar faces enjoying the day with us.

We also want to say a huge thank you to all of our amazing stalls, partners, and organisations who helped make the day possible:
🚓 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
🚔 Police Scotland
🚒 Cumnock Heritage Museum
🍔 Big Dawg BBQ
🍬 Sweet Treats By Lauren
🎨 Jan Laird Art
🥛 Lochhill Dairy
🌿 Tropic Skincare
🖌️ Wycked Crafts
🎈 Leroy’s Animal Balloons
🎪 YIP World
🚁 DSRA Drone Search Rescue Ayrshire
Your support, effort, and community spirit helped create such a fantastic atmosphere throughout the day.

A special well done also goes to our Cumnock firefighting crew who completed the ladder climb challenge, reaching the equivalent height of Ben Nevis to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity. An incredible effort by the team and we’re sure there will be a few sore legs tomorrow!
We’re still collecting donations, so if anyone would still like to contribute, you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/cumnock-station?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA&fbclid=Iwb21leAR6fmdjbGNrBHp-X2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHl_i1VmTm8ZSUvYTh8VxibM82u4f9xxulsH0ja0TgsRypfBWcVKAoorfd-JN_aem_X4o4cno0H5ZQqJC5-0xYOg

We genuinely loved getting the chance to chat with everyone, show you around the station, and spend the day with the community we’re proud to serve. We hope everyone had a fantastic day out and enjoys the rest of the weekend.
And remember, if you see us out and about attending incidents in the community, give us a little wave 👋🚒

We’re also still actively recruiting on-call firefighters. If you’ve ever thought about joining the team and protecting your local community, feel free to get in touch with us for a chat.

Thanks again everyone. We already can’t wait for the next one! 🚒🔥

23/05/2026

🥳 Pop along to our fun day today, open 10am-4pm 🥳

20/05/2026

🚨 Who’s ready for the ultimate family day out this weekend? 🚨

The countdown is officially ON! Join us this Saturday, 23rd May, at Cumnock Fire Station from 10am to 4pm for a massive day of fun, food, and emergency vehicles! 🚒✨


Here is a sneak peek of what we have lined up for you:

🚓 Blue Lights & Specialist Kit: Get up close with the impressive emergency vehicles from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, plus our partners Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service! We will also have the Cumnock Heritage Museum on display here.
🍔 Local Treats & Crafts: Grab a bite from Big Dawg BBQ, satisfy your sweet tooth with Sweet Treats By Lauren, and browse amazing local stalls including Jan Laird Art, Lochhill Dairy, Tropic Skincare, and Wycked Crafts.
🎈Kids Entertainment: Keep the wee ones smiling with Animal balloons by Leroy, and fun activities with YIP World!

⛰️ The Big Challenge: Our firefighters are taking on a massive ladder climb challenge on the day! They will be climbing the equivalent height of Ben Nevis to raise vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity. Every little helps, so please cheer them on or donate using our JustGiving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/cumnock-station

👨‍🚒 Ever Thought About Wearing the Uniform? Ever wondered if you have what it takes to protect your local community? We are recruiting! Come have a relaxed, no-pressure chat with our crew on the day to find out what life as an on-call firefighter is really like.

Whether you want to explore the emergency vehicles, chat with the community action team for safety advice, find out about joining the team, or just enjoy a burger, we can't wait to see you.

Drop a 👍 if you are planning to come along!

17/05/2026

All the best to Firefighter Faddes who leaves Cumnock Fire Station after a massive 24 years being on-call with us.

Lee continues his full-time career at Ayr Fire Station

Thanks for your outstanding service in supporting your local community and we wish you well for the future 🫡

05/05/2026

🔥 Cumnock Fire Station Open Day – Back Your Local Firefighters! 🔥

Our crew at Cumnock Fire Station are gearing up for a brilliant Open Day, and we’re also raising funds for the — supporting firefighters, and their families, when they need it most.

This year, the team are taking on a special challenge…
A ladder climb totalling the height of Ben Nevis!
We’ll be racking up the metres throughout the day legs burning, arms shaking, and probably regretting our life choices all to raise as much as we can for a cause that means a lot to us.

Whether it’s a pound or a penny, it all helps and it’s all appreciated.
genuinely makes a difference.

🔥Donate here🔥:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/cumnock-station?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA

Whether you’re popping along to the Open Day or supporting from afar, we’d love your help. Share the link, chip in if you can, and let’s show what Cumnock can do when we rally together.

We can’t wait to welcome you all for an action packed day 🚒🔥

Help jamie baird raise money to support Fire Fighters Charity

21/04/2026

🚒 Cumnock Fire Station Open Day – Saturday 23rd May!
Get the weans ready and round up the pals Cumnock Fire Station is opening its doors from 10:00–16:00, and it’s shaping up to be a brilliant family day out!
👨‍🚒 Kids can climb aboard real fire engines, try on the gear, and meet the crew (who are basically big kids themselves 😄)
📸 Expect live demos, hoses, helmets, and loads of photo moments for the family WhatsApp chat

🏘️ Plus… our very own
Local makers, bakers, and community folk will be there with treats, treasures, and fun finds perfect for keeping the grown-ups happy while the kids explore.
Bring the whole family along

👨‍🚒 Interested in becoming an On-Call Firefighter?
We’ll be on hand all day to chat and give you all the info you need to get started.
Bring the weans and the pals — don’t miss it 🔥

it’s your station as much as ours.🚒🔥