Managing Change, Reshaping and Internal Consultations

Information for ongoing trials throughout the service

Changes to Corporate Staff (green book) Annual Leave Year

CFRS will soon be changing HR admin system from iTrent to Firewatch. Firewatch allows one structure of leave years to be in place. Therefore, as of 1st January 2026, all corporate employees' leave year will run from 1st January to 31st December rather that the previous birthday-to-birthday system. 

If you have an concerns or enquiries about this change, please email them to HR@cumbriafire.gov.uk 

Fire Protection Out of Hours Provision

Proposal to provide Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service with a Fire Protection Out of Hour response with an operational response to provide a Building Tactical Advisor role.

Please email brian.ing@cumbriafire.gov.uk or HR@cumbriafire.gov.uk with any queries.

Welfare and Resting Facilities

Documentation for the trial of new welfare and resting facilities taking place at Barrow Fire Station:

Please email ian.seel@cumbriafire.gov.uk or HR@cumbriafire.gov.uk if you have any queries.