Rescue a complete success
The 58-year-old was taken from the property in Balmoral Avenue after the kitchen
caught alight in the early hours of Saturday 30th March.
He was treated at the scene for the effects of smoke inhalation.
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' We want to improve the fire service' says new Borders officer
The new senior fire officer for the Borders, Peter Heath, has been talking to our reporter Jenny Longden about his new role:
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New fire service to 'think nationally, but work locally'
– Peter Heath, the new senior fire officer for the Borders"We need to start thinking nationally, but work locally. That means that local people will still see the same fire officers that have been in and out of houses, supporting the community.
"We need to keep that continuity. We do have to think nationally in terms of saving money, but we have to do that without compromising frontline outcomes."
National fire service 'will remain local'
The new senior fire officer in the Borders says the fire and rescue service in the region will be enhanced, even though it is being nationalised.
Peter Heath will head up the service in the Borders alongside Mid and East Lothian from an office at Galashiels Fire station.
The 45-year-old from Innerleithen was appointed to the role following the announcement that all eight fire and rescue services in Scotland will be merged into one.
Pictures: Penrith fire rescue exercise
Penrith fire and rescue service are urging the public to stay off frozen water during the winter months.
They've been carrying out a rescue exercise on a frozen lake in Penrith, to highlight the dangers of people playing on ice.
Conrad Leather is the station manager at Penrith fire and rescue and is warning people that it's not just children who have to be wary frozen water:
"We need parents to realise that it's very dangerous for the kids but it's also dangerous for adults. The ice we have been practising on is thick, but a lot of the time, ice is thinner than it looks."
Fire service warning: 'Don't go on the ice'
Members of Penrith fire and rescue service have been carrying out a rescue exercise for people who have fallen through the ice.
The region has experienced freezing temperatures for several weeks, and the cold weather is expected to continue.
They are warning people of the dangers of playing on frozen lakes, rivers and tarns.
– Conrad Leather, Station Manager, Penrith fire and rescue service"The message I can't put across strongly enough is don't go on the ice. It might take us five or ten minutes to get there and that's just not time people have in these conditions.
"Every year people die, and statistics show that half of those people are either going to rescue others or their dogs.
"We don't want to see people throwing sticks on the ice for the dogs, because once the dogs goes through the ice, the owner is left in a predicament.
"If the ice can't hold the weight of a dog, it won't hold the weight of a person.
"So we would like to emphasise once again don't go on the ice."
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Parents to warn kids of frozen water dangers
There are hundreds of lakes, tarns and rivers across Cumbria, so the risk of accidents occurring from people playing on ice is higher than in most counties.
Parents are being asked to ensure their children are aware made of the dangers involved in playing on frozen water.
Cumbria Fire and Rescue say that many children are unaware that even where the ice looks stable, there is no way of knowing just how thick it is or whether it's strong enough to take their weight.
People warned to avoid frozen rivers, ponds and lakes
The region has been experiencing freezing temperatures lately, and the cold snap is set to continue.
Cumbria County Council's Fire and Rescue Service is warning people of the potentially fatal consequences of venturing onto frozen lakes, rivers and ponds.
– Adrian Buckle, Cumbria's Assistant Chief Fire Officer"If you go out onto frozen water you are literally dicing with death so I'd urge people not to do so under any circumstances.
"There are many potential dangers associated with a frozen body of water. Although it may appear to be robust and strong, there can be little or no support and the ice can give way with no warning.
"The hazards are drowning, asphyxia and hypothermia. If the ice gives way then it can trap you, and in freezing temperatures hypothermia sets in very quickly.
"I'd also encourage parents to never leave youngsters unsupervised near frozen ponds, rivers and lakes.
Fire at Kendal Town Hall
The Fire Service are currently dealing with a fire in the roof of Kendal Town Hall, Highgate, Kendal.
Traffic has been stopped on Stricklandgate Kendal and there is no access for pedestrians.
The public are being asked to avoid the area at the moment as there will be congestion in the town centre.