CHILDREN will have the chance to experience being a firefighter this summer.

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is holding a host of firefighter experience days for children aged 12 to 16.

Youngsters can choose between a one-day and a four-day experience course, which will see them don protective gear and learn about the lifesaving role.

There are places available on the following dates for four-day courses:

▪️ August 2-5- Ulverston Fire Station

▪️August 6 to 9 - Kendal Fire Station

▪️ 10th - 13th August - Barrow Fire Station

One-day courses:

▪️ July 31- Coniston Fire Station

▪️ August 7 - Windermere Fire Station

▪️ August 8 - Ambleside Fire Station

▪️ August 20 - Kirkby Stephen Fire Station

▪️ August 27- Appleby Fire Station

Email hart@cumbria.gov.uk to book.