FIREFIGHTERS in Cumbria have marked Firefighters Memorial Day by holding a minute's silence.

Officers from Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service held a minute's silence to mark the day at stations across the county, where they honoured the courage and dedication of fallen fire personnel.

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service said: "We stand alongside our colleagues across the UK and across the world to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives while protecting others."

Firefighters Memorial Day honours the sacrifice of firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty, acknowledging the courage and dedication of generations of firefighters, including those who serve our communities today.

Yesterday, firefighters across the UK also stood outside of their stations at midday and held a minute’s silence.

A wreath-laying took place at the National Firefighters Memorial by St Paul’s Cathedral with representatives from the FBU and the Firefighters Memorial Trust.