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Long Service Awards 2024
Event
17 September 2024

On Saturday 14th September, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) held its prestigious Long Service Awards at the iconic Piece Hall in Halifax.

  • Read more about Building fire - South Kirkby area

Large amount of household waste within a building measuring 60m x 20m.  1 ground monitor, 2 hose reels and 1 large jet in use.  Crews will be in attendance throughout the night damping down.

Mike and Kev Sutcliffe
Staff story
13 September 2024

Kev and Mike Sutcliffe have achieved remarkable recognition, winning both the "Most Outstanding Fire Service Award" and the prestigious "Most Outstanding Overall Award" at the Nat

  • Read more about Building Fire, make pumps 4 - Halifax

Building fire approximately 20m x 10m, fire on ground floor. Approximately 25% of building involved in fire. 

Crews used 4 breathing apparatus, 2 hose reel jets and positive pressure ventilation fan to extinguish the fire. 

  • Read more about Building Fire - Bishops Way Meltham

Ten crews have been in attendance at a fire at the old Durker Roods Hotel on Bishops Way in Meltham.

Crews were called at 16.14 to reports of a fire, and found the first floor of the building approximately 50% involved in fire.

Firefighters have used large jets and breathing apparatus to tackle the flames.

There are no reports of any casualties.

Wakefield District Training Exercise
Staff story
09 September 2024

Today is Emergency Services Day #999Day: Come behind the scenes with us at a #WYFRS50 training exercise.

The Piece Hall, Halifax
Event
06 September 2024

On the afternoon of Saturday 14th September will see more than 40 colleagues from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service recognised for their Long Service and dedication to our communities.

  • Read more about Fire in the open - Bradford

Fire Control received a report of a fire on an industrial estate, spotted on CCTV from a neighbouring building.

Initial crews arrived and found a very large refuse fire in the open. After initial firefighting actions, crews requested 2 more fire engines to support with personnel and to assist supplying water. Crews are using up to 4 Breathing Apparatus and 3 Large Jets to control and extinguish the fire which has proved to mainly be wood.

Yorkshire Water and The Environment Agency have been informed of the incident.

  • Read more about Flat Fire - Richmond Hill, Leeds

Firefighters from Leeds, Hunslet and Bradford Stations attended a flat fire in a high rise building.   

The fire involved a living room in a second floor flat and upon arrival fire fighters rescued and administered first aid to one male who was suffering the effects of smoke inhalation.  4 breathing apparatus and 2 hose reels were used to extinguish the fire, and a high-pressure fan was used to clear the smoke.  Smoke detectors were fitted and actuated. 

Kev and Mike
Staff story
02 September 2024

A West Yorkshire firefighter has been nominated alongside his brother for a prestigious national award on the back of their amazing fundraising campaign.

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