From the District
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The people of Kirklees can be assured that we are making the district a safer place to live and work.
We have set out plans to prioritise our services in the community over the coming year and we would encourage you to take a look at these plans in detail.
Kirklees Risk Reduction Plan 2013-14 and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Action Plan for 2013-14
Our priorities are:
- to reduce risk across Kirklees, with a focus on supporting the integrated risk management planning process, in particular across Huddersfield, Batley and Dewsbury fire stations
- continue to work effectively with partners across the district, highlighting the risk to both individuals and property
- achieve more with the same or less resource, specifically targeting projected activity and using a combination of prevention, protection and response.
Whats happening in Kirklees district...
Stay safe in Summer
The new District Commander Chris Kirby will continue to focus on reducing fires and improving safety for the communities of Kirklees. Prevention is at the heart of what we do. We continue to work with our partners to identify those most vulnerable to fire and provide education, advice and smoke alarms to reduce the likelihood and impact of fires in the home.
Make sure you have working smoke alarms fitted on each level of your home and that you test them weekly. If you know someone who struggles to test their smoke alarm, could you test it for them? You could save their life!
As we move into summer, the warm dry weather will increase the risks from moorland fires. These incidents place a heavy burden on our resources so please be careful when enjoying the countryside. Advice can be found on the link below:
http://www.wyfs.co.uk/wildfires
BBQ safety
If you are planning to have a BBQ and the weather lets you down, please don't take it indoors.
Never leave a BBQ unattended and only use the recognised charcoal lighter fluid. Never throw more lighter fluid onto the BBQ once the charcoal is burning - this can cause flash fires and may result in serious injuries. Always leave the ashes to cool before disposing of them.
For gas BBQ's, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and make sure the gas is turned off once you have finished cooking.
About this district
Kirklees is one of the largest metropolitan districts in England and Wales, with a population of 404,000 spread over an area of 157 square miles.
The area is a contrast between remote, rural areas and town centres. It includes a major motorway (M62) and rail network, together with risks such as Stendedge tunnel, three major hospitals and seven Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) sites.
Kirklees has a history of strong partnership work, which continues to go from strength to strength.
Kirklees District Stats
Population 404,000+
Size of Area 157 miles2
268 Personnel
12 Fire Appliances
95 Fires Put-out
229Incidents Attended
Stats from February 13
Fire stations in this district
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Batley Fire Station, built in 1983, covers an area of approximately eight square miles, serving a population of 55,149 people. The station covers Batley, Hanging Heaton, Soothill, Staincliffe and ...
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Cleckheaton Fire Station personnel strive to make Cleckheaton a safer place and reduce overall incidents by maintaining the ability to deal with fire and rescue when required. The area incorporates...
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Dewsbury Fire Station, built in 1964, is located on Huddersfield Road on the outskirts of Dewsbury heading towards Huddersfield on the A644. The station has a number of fire engines and specialist...
Built in 1867 on what was the Halfway House Colliery. The house was occupied by several families until it was taken over by West Riding Council in 1947, when the premises were put to use as a home...
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Holmfirth Fire Station was constructed in 1965 and sits in the valley on the outskirts of the village centre. The station is managed by a station commander who is also responsible for Skelmanthorp...
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Huddersfield Fire Station, built in 1960, sits on the edge of town and allows interaction with members of the public. There is a population of 119,239 and the area incorporates 52,000 dwellings. Pe...
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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...
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Mirfield Fire Station was constructed in 1965 and sits on the outskirts of the village centre. The station is managed by a station commander who is also responsible for Holmfirth and Skelmanthorpe...
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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 co...
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Slaithwaite Fire Station, built in 1962, is a retained station staffed by a mix of retained and wholetime retained personnel. It is situated in the heart of the Colne Valley approximately 4 miles ...
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