General Enquiries

To report a fire or any other rescue emergency, always dial 999 immediately

Please use the links below, to find the appropriate contact. 

If your enquiry relates to becoming a Firefighter or other careers in the Fire Service please read the Careers page and FAQs first as they are likely to contain much of the information you require.

If you are enquiring about a Safe and Well Visit please click here.

Information relating to ‘frequently asked questions’ can be found on the FAQs section.

If you are unable to locate an appropriate contact in this section please complete our General Enquiries form. or contact our reception team on 01274 682311.

Emergency - dial 999

To report a fire or any other rescue emergency, always dial 999 immediately.

Career Enquiries

01274 682311 Ext 671064   |   applications@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Please use these contact details for any general enquiries regarding a career with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Further details about the recruitment process, current vacancies and roles within the service can be found on the Careers page of this website.
 

Technical Queries

If your query is related to an issue with the online application process please refer to the relevant FAQ section.
 

Contact - Media Enquiries

Corporate Communications
01274 473836 or 01274 655717  |  corporate.communications@westyorksfire.gov.uk


Please note our Press Office hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

For media enquiries outside our office hours, we provide a function out of office hours for major incidents only - however details of other incidents of note are published on our website and Twitter account.

Contact - Fire Safety at Home

Bradford District Fire Prevention
01274 385432 

Calderdale District Fire Prevention
01422 386858
 
Kirklees District Fire Prevention
01484 551850

Leeds District Fire Prevention
0113 290 4806 

Wakefield District Fire Prevention
01924 237340 
 

Controlled Burning

To inform us of any planned controlled burning call 0113 8237007 

Contact - Fire Safety at Work

Fire Protection Enforcement
0113 387 4399  | fire.safety@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Fire Protection Engineering, Planning & Licensing
01274 682311 Ext 660578

Fire Protection Support
0113 387 5738 

Senior Fire Protection Manager
01274 655720   
 

Although we work hard to give you the best service we realise things can go wrong and we can make mistakes. We need to know when this happens, so we can put things right and learn to do things differently in the future. We see your comments and complaints as an opportunity to help us improve the services we provide.

If you have any complaints or concerns about West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, please let us know. We would also like to hear from you if you have any comments or compliments.

Please use the feedback form here or email us at: complaints.compliments@westyorksfire.gov.uk*

We do not need to know who you are to receive your feedback and take appropriate action. You do not need to leave your personal details but, if you choose to remain anonymous, we will not be able to contact you to let you know the outcome. All personal data received is treated with the upmost confidence and in line with the requirements of Data Protection Act 2018 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Contact - Elected Members

Committee and Member Services Manager
Nicky Houseman |  01274 655740  | nicky.houseman@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Contact - Departments

Central Prevention Manager
Sarah Laidlow-Moore | 0113 387 5733 |
sarah.laidlow-moore@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Corporate Services Manager
Alison Davey | 01274 655801 | alison.davey@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Head of Corporate Communications
Emma Hollingworth | 01274 680208 | emma.hollingworth@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Fire Protection 
Fire Protection Concerns/Advice Form | 0113 387 5738 | fire.safety@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Group Manager/Command Training and Operational Learning
Tim Jones | 01274 475693 | Tim.Jones@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Group Manager/Employee Resources
Steve Holt | 01274 655754 | steve.Holt01@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Group Manager/Strategic Development
Andy Rose | 07917 001539 | andy.rose@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Group Manager/Operational Training
Adam Greenwood | 01274 473872 | Adam.Greenwood01@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Human Resources Manager
Christine Cooper | 01274 655741 | Christine.Cooper@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Head of Transport and Logistics
Glynn Richardson | 01274 655714 | glynn.richardson@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Occupational Health and Safety Unit Manager
Mark Dixon | 01274 655878 | mark.dixon@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Property Manager
Emma Kettlewell | 01274 682311 | Emma.Kettlewell@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Fire Investigation
0113 387 4357 | FireInvestigationUnit@westyorksfire.gov.uk 

Water Office (Fire Hydrants) 
0113 387 4390 | Water.Office@westyorksfire.gov.uk 

Contact - Directors and Senior Officers

Chief Executive/Chief Fire Officer
John Roberts | 01274 655733 

Deputy Chief Fire Officer/Director of Service Delivery
Dave Walton | 01274 655734 | dave.walton@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Assistant Chief Officer/Director of Service Support
Nick Smith | 01274 655734 | Nick.Smith@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Chief Finance and Procurement Officer
Alison Wood | 01274 655732 | alison.wood@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Chief Employment Services Officer
Ian Brandwood | 01274 655710 | ian.brandwood@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Area Manager/Service Delivery
Scott Donegan | 01274 473781 | Scott.Donegan01@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Area Manager/Service Support
Mathew Walker | 01274 655704 | mathew.walker@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Senior Finance Manager
James Buttery | 01274 655759 | James.Buttery@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Senior ICT Manager
Gayle Seekins | 01274 655802 | gayle.seekins@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Director Corporate Services 
Martin McCarthy | martin.mccarthy@westyorksfire.gov.uk

Bingley

01274 562223   |  Keighley Road, Bingley BD16 2RD

Bradford

01274 385410   |  540 Leeds Road, Bradford BD3 9SB

Fairweather Green

01274 544466   |  Thornton Road, Fairweather Green Bradford BD8 OEH

Ilkley

01943 607970   |  Little Lane, Ilkley LS29 8JJ

Keighley

01535 607401   |  Bradford Road, Keighley BD21 4BW

Odsal

01274 677916   |  Huddersfield Road,Odsal, Bradford BD6 1DJ

Shipley

01274 596689   |  Shipley Fields Road, Shipley, Bradford BD18 2FA

Silsden

01535 653371   |  Elliott Street, Silsden, Keighley BD20 ODE

Halifax

01422 359731   |  Skircoat Moor Road, King Cross, Halifax HX1 3JF

Illingworth

01422 244222   |  Keighley Road, Illingworth, Halifax HX2 9LL

Mytholmroyd

01422 883259   |  Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd HX7 5DL

Rastrick

01484 400573   |  Clough Lane, Rastrick, Brighouse HD6 3QH

Todmorden

01706 813541  |  Stansfield Road, Todmorden, OL14 5DL

Headquarters

01274 682311 | Oakroyd Hall, Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, BD11 2DY

Cleckheaton

01274 873066   |  Hightown Road, Cleckheaton BD19 5HD

Dewsbury

01924 461497   |  Carlton Road, Dewsbury WF13 2AT

Huddersfield

01484 551800   |  Outcote Bank, Huddersfield HD1 2JT

Meltham

01484 850393   |  Holmfirth Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4BX

Holmfirth

01484 682482  |  Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS

Mirfield

01924 493399  |  Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AE

Skelmanthorpe

01484 863514  |  Cumberworth Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9AP

Slaithwaite

01484 842618  |  New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB

Cookridge

0113 230 0323   |  Otley Old Road, Cookridge, Leeds LS16 7BF

Garforth

0113 286 4231   |  Ninelands Lane, Garforth, Leeds LS25 2AN

Hunslet

0113 271 7296   |  Dewsbury Road, Hunslet, Leeds LS11 6JT

Killingbeck

0113 264 6041   |  York Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 6UJ

Leeds

0113 290 4803   |  Kirkstall Road, Leeds LS3 1NF

Moortown

0113 268 4242   |  Stonegate Road, Moortown, Leeds LS17 6EJ

Morley

0113 253 2223   |  Corporation Steet, Morley, Leeds LS27 9NB

Otley

01943 462222   |  Bondgate, Otley LS21 3AB

Rawdon

0113 250 2223   |  Green Lane, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7BY

Rothwell

0113 282 2410   |  Carlton Lane, Rothwell LS26 ODH

Stanningley

0113 2363826  |  637 Stanningley Road, Stanningley, LS28 6FS

Wetherby

01937 582222 |  Walton Road, Wetherby, LS22 6JJ

Castleford

01977 552223   |  Beancroft Road, Castleford WF10 5EH

Featherstone

01977 792211   |  Andrew Street, Featherstone WF7 5NS

Normanton

01924 892386   |  Princess Street, Normanton WF6 1FB

Ossett

01924 416706   |  The Wilfred, Ossett WF5 9EE (For Sat Nav use WF5 9TR)

Pontefract

01977 702223   |  Stumpcross Lane, Pontefract WF8 2DQ

South Kirkby

01977 618147  |  Avenue Lodeve, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3TJ

Wakefield

01924 334020  |  Brunswick Street, Wakefield, WF1 4PA