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Fleet List Updated 18th May 2009MP x 4 ALP x 1 Ossett 02/07/09
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Brighouse Explosion 29/06/09
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MP x 15 Ripley Road West Bowling Bradford
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New Landrover Wildfire Trucks for Brigade
The vehicles will be based at Keighley, Todmorden and Holmfirth
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
| Coverage | |
|---|---|
| Area | West Yorkshire |
| Size | 800 miles |
| Population | 2,000,000 |
| Operations | |
| Formed | 1974 |
| HQ | Birkenshaw, Bradford |
| Staff | 1,915 |
| Stations | 48 |
| Co-responder | No |
| Chief Fire Officer | Simon Pilling |
| Website | West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service |
| Fire authority | West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority |
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service covers an area of approximately 800 sq miles and serves a population of over 2 million. It operates 48 stations - 32 wholetime, 2 day-crewed and the remainder are retained, with the headquarters based in Birkenshaw, Bradford.
WHEAT BAGS
A Potential hidden Killer
A warning has been made about the "devastating" effects of overheating microwaveable heat bags following the death of an elderly woman in Leeds. Doreen Ghiloni, 82, accidentally set fire to her bedding with an overheated wheat bag last May. She was taken to hospital but later died from respiratory failure brought on by the inhalation of toxic gases.“Wheat bags heated in microwave ovens is a well known way of bringing therapeutic relief to aching joints and muscles…but they must be used properly,” stressed Assistant Chief Fire Officer Craig McIntosh. Wheat bags bought in shops will have manufactures instructions and recommend maximum heating times; these can be a danger if the instructions are not followed. Homemade bags can pose a greater risk because the type of wheat may be unknown and there are no manufacturers’ instructions to follow. If a bag is kept insulated after heating (for example, under bedclothes) it may ignite.
They must be used properly,” stressed Assistant Chief Fire Officer Craig McIntosh.
WEST YORKSHIRE SAILS TO VICTORY
Firefighters from West Yorkshire took home three trophies from a national sailing contest despite being one of only a few landlocked brigades to take part. The UK Firefighters’ Sailing Challenge is one of the most prestigious events in the fire and rescue service sporting calendar and has been won by West Sussex for the past six years. This year, however, West Yorkshire Two, skippered by Watch Manager Pete Crowther, a Fire Investigation Officer based at brigade headquarters in Birkenshaw, swept to victory for the first time in the main event, beating 30 other teams. West Yorkshire Four, skippered by Station Manager Paul McCartney of Wakefield Fire Safety, took the first prize in the white sail only class, while West Yorkshire Three, skippered by Robin Moore of Bingley, took the trophy for Best in Class on the second day of racing. West Yorkshire captain, Leeds Crew Manager Darren Bagley from Stocksmoor, Huddersfield said: “We are extremely proud to have done so well, particularly as most of the teams were from brigades who are near the sea and who sail regularly in these waters. “We are also proud to have taken this as an opportunity to raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Research and we look forward to announcing how much we raised soon.” The UK Firefighters’ Sailing Challenge 2009 took place at the Solent, off the Southampton coast, and involved nine races over three days. West Yorkshire entered five crews of eight. Trophies were presented by Mike Golding OBE, Britain's most successful solo offshore sailor.
Mike Golding (third from the left) who presented the trophy with the winning team (from left to right) Chris Johnson, Glenn Meacham, Brendan Davey, Peter Crowther, Darren Bagley, Jens Archer, Tony Smyth and Steve Goddard
Orkney Flames Ex West Yorks fire engine limousine
Yorkshire Rider Depot Arson Attack in 1995
NEW SAFETY RANGERS TO PATROL LEEDS
More than 2,000 children from schools around Leeds will qualify as Safety Rangers in coming weeks thanks to a scheme coordinated by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Children aged between nine and 11 will attend a half day interactive course at fire station in (Leeds, Stanningley, Gipton, Moortown and Hunslet) during which they will take part in realistic scenarios aimed at promoting safety. The activities will be based on fire safety, road safety, anti social behaviour, railway safety, food hygiene, water safety, weapon awareness, safety on buses, emergency planning and recycling. The activities allow the children to experience unsafe situations firsthand in a controlled environment and they are taught how to respond to the dangers. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will work alongside other agencies to deliver the scheme, including West Yorkshire Police, the NHS, Metro, Leeds City Council, British Transport Police, East North East Leeds Homes and Asda WalMart. Nazir Hussain, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Fire Safety Officer, said: “The Safety Rangers scheme provides professional expertise and first class community safety education. It helps the children develop their personal skills of judgement, decision making and assessment of risk taking, as well as giving them the self esteem and confidence to apply these skills. “Safety Rangers is incredibly successful because we are able to put across important messages while the children have fun. It is also an example of the excellent relationship we have with other emergency services and community organisations.” The Safety Rangers Scheme has been running in Leeds since 1994 and is accredited by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
Images by Geoff Marston
Taken at the Centenary open day in Bingley, notice the guys in the background wearing the old brass helmets - the lad at the back is Eddie Hanslip
In 1951 the appliance since repaired as seen above was involved in a Road traffic Accident at Saltaire roundabout. The machine was heading for a fire in Shipley at one of the engineering companies around at the time. It was reported that the steering locked and the appliance ploughed into a queue at the Saltaire road trolley- bus stop. The accident caused the death of 1 lady who became trapped around the front wheel. It is believed that this appliance later became the Brigade hearse for any firemen killed on duty.
Bingley Fire Brigade c1910
Outside the Bingley Fire Station then in Market Street, Bingley
Firelink Update
Chief Fire Officer Simon Pilling
Firefighters in Bradford will be kitted out with new hi-tech radios designed to deal with major incidents such as terrorist attacks. The radios, to be introduced next month, will enable crews to talk directly to police and ambulance command centres as well as communicate on an internal fire and rescue service network. The radio system, known as Firelink, is part of a �1 billion Government investment looking to improve responses to large-scale emergencies including terrorist attacks, industrial accidents and severe weather alerts.West Yorkshire Chief Fire Officer Simon Pilling said: �Firelink is already installed in control rooms and the technology we�re fitting in fire engines includes the latest digital radios. They will also possess mountings for computer equipment which will display maps and site information to help crews tackle incidents more effectively. Fire officers have received initial training on Firelink. Fourteen fire and rescue services, including North Yorkshire and South Yorkshire, already have the equipment fully implemented.
2m Boost to build New West Yorkshire Fire Stations
Work already underway at FSHQ
Taken 14th April 2009
Taken 18th May 2009
Fire minister Sadiq Khan yesterday announced that 78m would be spent on upgrading fire stations and other buildings across the country. Every fire service is being handed at least 1m over the next two years. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is being handed 987,506 in 2009/10 and 1,413,276 in 2010/11. Locations A spokesman for WYFRS said the brigade was still negotiating over land and refused to confirm the locations of the new fire stations. However, it is believed Pontefract fire station will move to the former adult training centre on Bondgate. Castleford fire station is likely to move to Redhill Drive where it will also serve Airedale and Ferry Fryston. The spokesman said the stations needed to be relocated because large scale housing growth and development has meant that the highest risk areas in the north Wakefield district have changed. He added: "We welcome the funding". Fire minister Mr Khan said: "This investment for the fire services' estate gives them all the opportunity to upgrade their buildings. "This is additional money to every single Fire and Rescue Authority in the country. "Each area will be able to decide for itself whether this extra money is used to tackle the more serious repairs, replacements or upgrades, or provide additional facilities such as those for female firefighters, or those for the community in helping spread the fire safety message across all age groups."
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Dennis Waterman and Green watch Sowerby Bridge
Film stars in 1990's "Stay Lucky"
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New Fire helmets for West Yorkshire
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SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES
TELL THEM TODAY
One of the new fleet of Citroen Workshops vehicles
New Calendar Page for 2009
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Open Days.. Rallies.. Auctions..
Simon Pilling holding a picture of his grandfather James Henry Pilling
Yorkshire Evening Post
NEW CHIEF FIRE OFFICER FOR WEST YORKSHIRE
Simon Pilling has been appointed Chief Fire Officer of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue the fourth largest brigade in the country. He will also become Chief Executive of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority. Mr Pilling, 42, will follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, James Henry, who became Chief Fire Officer of Leeds City Fire Brigade exactly 60 years ago also aged 42. After joining West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue 23 years ago, Mr Pilling was posted to Ossett Fire Station as a firefighter. During his career he has also served at Huddersfield, Wakefield, Hunslet and Bingley, as well as the Staff Office, Health and Safety, Operations and Fire Safety. He has been a principal officer since November 2004 and became Deputy Chief Fire Officer in May 2006. Mr Pilling said: I would like to pay tribute to Phil Toase, who has been my colleague, my friend and my advisor over the years. He has driven the organisation forward during his eight years as Chief and we are now seen as one of the primary fire and rescue services in the country. I intend to build on this success and I can assure the public that I am dedicated and passionate about delivering a first class service to the people of West Yorkshire.
Fleet List Updated 02/03/09click here
New Appliance Allocations
YJ58DJY. ........Morley On the Run YJ58DJO......Slaithwaite On the run
YJ58DJD.....F/Green On the Run YJ58DJV.....Bradford On the run
YJ58DJK.....Dewsbury
YJ58DJZ.....Normanton YJ58DJU.....Wakefield
Attacks on staff
In the first 11 months of 2008/9 there were 115 attacks on fire service staff in West Yorkshire. This indicates a reduction of 28 per cent on the number of incidents reported in 2007/8. Incidents ranged from physical attack to verbal abuse.
Tackling attacks on fire crews in the UK (PDF)
Brick attack on Illingworth Fire crew 
New Training Center to promote Fire safety awareness
have now being changed into reality as the previous Bramley Fire Station has been transformed into a modern Interactive Youth Community Safety Center. The name for this new venture is "Safety Central" This is a brand new concept in the delivery of safety awareness, education and training across West Yorkshire
Work has included refurbishment of the existing fire station and the installation of a curved standing seam metal roof, along with a 50 seat lecture theater.The center will be built on site of the Bramley fire station in Leeds and will be home to the country's Community Fire Safety Team. Work has started and will be completed soon.
An original fireman's pole, thought to be the longest in the country, will be preserved for posterity.
Author: James McLachlan. Reporter
Bramley Fire Station: Youngsters give a splash of colour
Image of Safety Central taken Sunday 22nd Feb.09
2 Volvo Multistar Appliances as above are on order Still uinsure of time scale of arrival
Possibly going to Halifax and Wakefield stations
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Ciba Specialist Chemicals Bradford Appliance Images
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Appliance on show, in the making of a Rail Crossing advert on this site
Calls Received to Site and This Months Charity
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Every year, thousands of fire fighters are injured whilst protecting the public. Every 30 seconds in the UK, fire fighters are called to an incident, putting their lives on the line, and often sustaining physical injuries whilst carrying out their duties. The Fire Fighters Charity is here for fire fighters during their times of need, and assists over 13,500 individuals every year, by providing pioneering treatment and support services. Our modern, dynamic and award-winning charity has three UK centres, located in Cumbria, Devon and West Sussex, which offer varying combinations of therapy and recuperation services. Our pioneering new Beneficiary Support Services also offer local and remote assistance to people in need nationwide.It costs over £9 million every year to keep the Charity running, and with no government funding, we are completely reliant upon donations from the general public and fire community.
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As a rapid response emergency service the charity serves a population of approximately 5 million people across 4 million acres. Our two air ambulances operate from Leeds Bradford International Airport and Sheffield City Heliport and together both air ambulances cover the whole of the region.
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