






Fleet List Updated 18th May 2009











| 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 |


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.














Firelink Update
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.

















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

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Appliance on show, in the making of a Rail Crossing advert on this site

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.





