Bradford

External view of Bradford Fire station
Tel
01274 385410
Address
540 Leeds Road
Bradford
Bradford
BD3 9SB
 
OS Grid Ref.
417681 432913

News

  • 15 Nov

    Stay safe on the roads

    Young drivers will hear shocking details of the devastation firefighters face when they turn up at the scene of a crash during Road Safety Week 2011 (21 to 27 November). The personal testimonies...

  • 31 Oct

    Have a happy and safe Bonfire Night in Bradford district

    West Yorkshire’s firefighters are urging people to enjoy their Bonfire Night at an organised event. Last year, fire crews dealt with 118 bonfire related incidents between 1 and 8 November – 47...

  • 18 Oct

    Preparing for a safe Bonfire Night in Bradford district

    Fire service staff will be blitzing Bradford in the run-up to Bonfire Night with a series of safety talks and action days in a bid to ensure the big day passes without incident. Hundreds of...

  • 18 Feb

    Play football, not with fire

    West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is hoping to persuade youngsters to play football, not with fire when they hold a special coaching and education day during the half-term break. The aim...

  • 22 Nov

    Firefighters appeal for safer roads (Bradford)

    Bradford firefighters will be urging drivers to slow down, belt up and switch off during this year’s Road Safety Week, which starts today (22 to 28 November). West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue...

  • 20 Sep

    Pat on Back for Explempary Services

    West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue been given a vote of confidence for the way it deals with the public.Bradford’s Older People’s Partnership carried out a ‘mystery shopper’ exercise earlier this year...

  • 21 Oct

    Fire service smashes £25 target

    West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service staff have surpassed their target of raising £25,000 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Bradford City fire, reaching almost £30,000! Firefighters...

  • 14 Oct

    Brigade supports Bradford pride

    West Yorkshire firefighters are backing Bradford Pride 2010. The three-day event will culminate on Saturday (22 May) with an all-day party in Centenary Square featuring Eurovision pop diva,...

  • 14 Oct

    Fire service celebrates Sikh festival

    West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will be supporting Bradford’s Sikh community as they celebrate this year’s Vaisakhi festival. Fire service staff will be available to offer fire safety and...

  • 12 Oct

    Pakistani community information day

    As a member of the Pakistani community have you ever considered a career in the fire and rescue service (FRS) as a potential opportunity for your son or daughter? Many people think that a career...

About

Bradford Fire Station is situated at Leeds Road and was built in 2007.  The station area covers the city centre, Manningham, Barkerend, Holmewood, West and East Bowling, Little Horton, Thornbury and Laisterdyke incorporating a total of 18,473 dwellings.  The station area is approximately 6.16 square miles and has a population of 53,339.  It is staffed by a station commander and 60 firefighters who provide emergency cover continuously throughout the year and also engage in a large range of community safety activities.

 

 

YearFiresSpecial Service CallsFalse AlarmsTotal Incidents
1 April 2011- 31 March 2012  737 159 894 1790
2010 745 184 1035 1964
2009 812 174 1166 2152
2008 855 202 1258 2315
2007 1109 200 1329 2638
2006 1233 215 1849 3297
2005 1250 251 1913 3414
2004 1308 256 1769 3333
2003 1788 204 1715 3707

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