About
Skelmanthorpe Fire Station was constructed in 1956 and sits on the outskirts of the village centre. The station is approximately 200 metres above sea level. The station is managed by a station commander who is also responsible for Holmfirth and Mirfield. 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 covers the area south of Huddersfield and is approximately 31 square miles. It includes Skelmanthorpe, Denby Dale, Upper and Lower Cumberworth, Upper and Lower Denby, Emley, Scissett, Shelley, Clayton West, Shepley, Kirkburton and High Burton. It serves a population of 31,336 and incorporates 13,003 dwellings in the area. It borders with Mirfield, Huddersfield and Holmfirth Fire Stations along with South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
| Year | Fires | Special Service Calls | False Alarms | Total Incidents |
| 1 April 2011- 31 March 2012 |
80 |
25 |
86 |
191 |
| 2010 |
69 |
34 |
84 |
187 |
| 2009 |
79 |
30 |
98 |
207 |
| 2008 |
50 |
27 |
89 |
166 |
| 2007 |
83 |
71 |
105 |
259 |
| 2006 |
106 |
46 |
153 |
305 |
| 2005 |
90 |
52 |
118 |
260 |
| 2004 |
75 |
56 |
127 |
258 |
| 2003 |
121 |
35 |
119 |
275 |
//22984b7db555235cb2abc18b7758f1bdd6606ea5.jpg "External view of Skelmanthorpe fire station")
