News

• 18 Jul 2019

  Fire Service launches #BeMoorAware campaign after string of devastating wildfires

  West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) has today launched a hard-hitting campaign to prevent moorland fires this summer – after a series of blazes in the first half of…

• 20 May 2019

  Fire Service supports Bradford Council proposal to ban fires on moorland in the district

  Bradford Council is looking to bring in a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) which bans barbeques, fires, Chinese lanterns, fireworks and other dangerous items from moorland in the district. The…

• 18 Apr 2019

  Six on-call firefighters among the latest new recruits to graduate!

  The latest group of new recruits have celebrated passing their training with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) with a special graduation ceremony today. The event at West Yorkshire…

• 08 Mar 2019

  Young girl meets firefighting idols on International Women’s Day

  Female firefighters at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) are inspiring the next generation to learn that the fire service is a career for everyone, not just boys –…

• 08 Feb 2016

  Be part of the action!

  West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is now accepting applications for on-call firefighters to serve rural areas of the county. Firefighters are needed to work on a standby basis to…

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About

Ilkley Fire Station, built in 1975, lies at the northern end of the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority boundary. It borders North Yorkshire adjacent to Skipton and Harrogate. Ilkley Fire Station personnel are committed to providing the people of Ilkley with a first class fire and rescue service.

The station is managed by a station commander who is also responsible for Bingley Fire Station. The station is staffed by a full time local retained support officer and retained firefighters who operate the ‘on call’ retained duty system. The local retained support officer also acts as a point of contact for the community of Ilkley.

Ilkley has a population of 23,309 and there are 10,117 dwellings incorporated within the area. The station borders with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Statistically Ilkley is a safe place to live and staff aim to prevent fires, protect the community from fire and other dangerous situations and respond to calls for help when required.

Staff work closely with partner agencies and welcome local residents and groups to the station. Staff actively encourage and support the local community to ensure the safety of the residents.

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