District Teams
Leeds Wakefield To help deliver these services, we have five District Teams, each creating a tailored local action plan:
- Bradford District Plan
- Calderdale District Plan
- Kirklees District Plan
- Leeds District Plan
- Wakefield District Plan
These plans are designed to address the specific needs and risks of each district, ensuring that our resources and efforts are effectively targeted to enhance community safety and well-being.
Fire Control
Fire Control are essential in managing emergency situations, providing 24/7 coverage to coordinate responses to all types of emergencies. Answering 999 calls is just the beginning of their crucial role. Our specialist control operators:
- Handle Emergency Calls - They help callers identify the exact location of incidents and provide safety advice and reassurance over the phone until firefighters arrive on the scene.
- Dispatching Resources - They quickly and efficiently dispatch the appropriate resources to the incident.
- Maintain Communication - They maintain constant communication with teams on the incident ground to help manage incidents effectively.
- Coordinate Responses - They communicate with other emergency and non-emergency responders to ensure a coordinated response.
- Manage Fire Cover - Ensure resources are mobilised efficiently and effectively.
"Control Operators ensure that firefighter crews, officers, and their equipment are dispatched to the necessary locations."
