Year six pupils from across West Cumbria learned how to keep themselves out of danger at events at Workington Fire Station.

The sessions were part of the Junior Citizen Scheme, which is being rolled out in the county following success in the south of England.

Firefighters, police and Maryport Inshore Rescue gave talks on topics including internet safety, drug and alcohol awareness, stranger danger, road, water and fire safety and anti-social behaviour.

Pupils from Beckstone Primary School in Harrington and Workington's Westfield Primary and Victoria Junior schools took part in a session.

The aim of the event was to educate children about potential dangers they might face and how to deal with them.

The event was organised by Cumbria police with other organisations.

PC Lindsey Irving, children and young person's officer for Cumbria police, said: "It's all about personal safety and personal responsibility and trying to keep Cumbria and our children as safe as possible.

"It means that when they have dilemmas and problems they've got the knowledge to help themselves and others."

Tracy Routledge, crew member at Maryport Inshore Rescue, said: "It's very important and they will be able to teach the younger children that are coming up.

"It's about making them think about what their doing and their actions."

Children spent 10 minutes learning about each topic.

They were also given activity workbooks to take away.

A team of pupils from Workington Academy helped to look after the children.