Leeds

External view of Leeds fire station
Tel
0113 2904830
Address
Kirkstall Road

Leeds
LS3 1NF
 
OS Grid Ref.
428789 433825

News

  • 08 Feb

    Tragedy prompts heater warning

    West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to take extra care when using portable heaters following a tragic fire last night (7 February 2012). Firefighters were called to the flat...

  • 30 Jan

    New district commander for Leeds

    West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has appointed the new district commander for Leeds. Group Manager Nick Smith said he is committed to making the city a safe place to live and work. “It’s a...

  • 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...

  • 02 Nov

    Leeds Rhinos back bonfire safety campaign

    Leeds Rhinos have backed West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's bonfire safety campaign. Ronnie the Rhino and player Rob Burrow met with firefighters from Leeds Red Watch and Blaze Bear at...

  • 31 Oct

    Have a happy and safe Bonfire Night in Leeds 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 – 34...

  • 18 Oct

    Preparing for a safe Bonfire Night in Leeds district

    Fire service staff will be blitzing Leeds 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 school...

  • 26 Jul

    Trial enters third phase

    A third and final vehicle is about to go on trial in Leeds to tackle small fires in the city. Since April, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has been trialling a Fire Response Unit (FRU) in...

  • 18 Jul

    Update: car explosion, New Farnley

    It is hoped that West Yorkshire firefighters will be leaving the scene in Maple Grove, New Farnley, Leeds, this afternoon following yesterday’s car explosion. Firefighters have been at the...

  • 25 Jan

    Rare cattle rescued from blaze

    Around 80 rare-breed cattle were rescued from a blaze in a barn at Temple Newsam, Leeds, last night (23.01.11) thanks to the quick-thinking of firefighters. Firefighters from Gipton, Stanks,...

  • 22 Nov

    Firefighters appeal for safer roads (Leeds)

    Leeds firefighters will be urging drivers to slow down, belt up and switch off during this year’s Road Safety Week (22 to 28 November).  West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) has joined...

  • 16 Nov

    Leeds White Watch confident of a memorable Movember

    Members of Leeds White Watch have their sights fixed on having a marvellous Movember. So far, the watch’s funloving approach to fundraising has raised £1,300 for the UK’s leading prostate...

  • 21 Oct

    Safety project reaches climax

    A campaign to improve safety for older people in west Leeds reaches its high point next week. A special interactive summer safety event will be held at Safety Central in Bramley on Wednesday, 25...

  • 21 Oct

    Brigade supports Leeds pride

    West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting Leeds Pride Day 2010. The event, on Sunday 1 August, will make history by being broadcast to 84 countries around the world on internet radio....

  • 14 Oct

    Awards for Leeds young firefighter

    Seventeen-year-old student Lee Knight of the David Young Academy has been named East Leeds Young Firefighter of the Year. Lee is the first recipient of the award for East Leeds Young Firefighter...

About

Leeds Fire Station provides an excellent service to the local community and the people of West Yorkshire. The station serves a population of 65,526 and the area incorporates 29,238 dwellings. The team is made up of a station commander and 60 firefighters. The service is enhanced by forging better links with the community and increasing interagency co operation.  Leeds personnel strive for excellence in fire fighting, extrication and specialist water rescue skills.  Staff engage in community activity and attend neighbourhood forums, anti-crime partnership meetings and local projects.  The partnerships developed assist by identifying people at risk and providing referrals and assistance to vulnerable members of society within the area. The fire station was built in 1997. 

 

 

YearFiresSpecial Service CallsFalse AlarmsTotal Incidents
1 April 2011- 31 March 2012  553 256 1293 2102
2010 515 231 1402 2148
2009 666 228 1447 2341
2008 732 278 1864 2874
2007 911 323 1698 2932
2006 928 299 1725 2952
2005 1027 333 1664 3024
2004 1059 357 1833 3249
2003 1179 345 1879 3403

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