Hemsworth

External view of Hemsworth fire station
Tel
01977 611659
Address
Wakefield Road
Hemsworth

WF9 4AB
 
OS Grid Ref.
442796 413419

News

  • 16 Dec

    Green light for fire cover plans

    Chief ‘disappointed’ but convinced change is unavoidable  Plans for far-reaching reform of the county’s fire and rescue service were given the green light by councillors today. West Yorkshire...

  • 31 Mar

    Praise for on-call service

    Major changes made at on-call (retained) fire stations across West Yorkshire are proving a huge success. A year ago more than £1m. was set aside to boost the availability of fire engines crewed...

About

Hemsworth station area is in the south east area of Wakefield District which includes Hemsworth, Fitzwilliam and Kinsley. There is a population of 19,520 and the area incorporates 8192 dwellings.  The station is managed by a station commander who is also responsible South Elmsall Fire Station.  The station is staffed by a full time local retained support officer and retained firefighters who operate the 'on call' system.  Hemsworth fire station was built in 1975 and borders with South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Statistics 

Year

Fires

Special Service Calls

False Alarms

Total Incidents

1 April 2012 - 31 March 2013

74

13

79

166

1 April 2011 - 31 March 2012

157

18

83

258

1 April 2010 - 31 March 2011

183

20

81

284

1 April 2009 - 31 March 2010

141

15

87

243

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Map

Neighbouring Fire Stations