Fenland schools head to fire stations for Safety Zones
28/07/2026
Around 1,000 youngsters from across Fenland have taken part in this year’s Safety Zone.
Hosted at March, Wisbech and Whittlesey fire stations, the events transform each station into a hub of learning activity, with the Year Six students rotating through interactive workstations focusing on different aspects of everyday safety.
The young people picked up vital information about fire safety in the home, staying safe in and around water bodies, road safety and dog behaviour to online safety, basic first aid including CPR and age-related product safety.
The Safety Zone events were launched by the Fenland Community Safety Partnership around 20 years ago, with the aim of equipping youngsters with skills to keep themselves and others safe.
The latest events, jointly organised by Cambridgeshire Fire Service’s Community Fire Safety team and the Fenland Community Safety Partnership, saw 20 schools across Fenland take part. They were supported by colleagues from Fenland District Council, Cambridgeshire County Council, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Wood Green Animal Shelter, the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Healthy Schools Support Programme and the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Station Commander Scott Fretwell, the Fire Service’s lead for Children and Young People said: “We’re delighted to host these Safety Zones at our fire stations again across Fenland. They provide a fantastic environment for young people to access important safety messaging and learn in a friendly environment from a whole range of professional colleagues. All attendees take away a workbook, ensuring they are able to continue their learning after they leave us.”
Councillor Susan Wallwork, Fenland District Council’s Portfolio Holder responsible for community safety, added: Safety Zones remain a fantastic learning experience for young people in Fenland. Every year, hundreds of pupils take part, and they finish the sessions more confident, better informed, and equipped with practical skills that help keep themselves and others safe.
“The feedback from schools is always excellent, and it’s clear that the multi-agency, hands‑on approach makes a lasting impact on pupils as they prepare for the transition to secondary school.”
