About
Meltham is situated five miles west of Huddersfield, has a population of 7999 and incorporates 3329 dwellings in the area. The fire station, built in 1954, is situated in the centre of the village and is on the edge of the Peak District having the potential for serious wildfires. Industry comprises of a range a light engineering and textiles.
The station is managed by a station commander who is also responsible for Slaithwaite and Marsden fire stations. The station is staffed by a full time local retained support officer and retained firefighters who operate the 'on call' retained duty system. The station is a Community Station which attracts groups and other organisations to utilise its facilities as a meeting place.
| Year | Fires | Special Service Calls | False Alarms | Total Incidents |
| 1 April 2011- 31 March 2012 |
22 |
13 |
22 |
57 |
| 2010 |
33 |
16 |
36 |
85 |
| 2009 |
51 |
16 |
46 |
113 |
| 2008 |
41 |
17 |
61 |
119 |
| 2007 |
45 |
20 |
34 |
99 |
| 2006 |
58 |
10 |
38 |
106 |
| 2005 |
54 |
8 |
48 |
110 |
| 2004 |
51 |
9 |
37 |
97 |
| 2003 |
88 |
6 |
43 |
137 |
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