Hicks Gate – Operational

One of the UK’s most energy efficient fire stations became operational on Tuesday 19th April 2016 at 0800 hours.

This was the first new station to be built since 1980. The new wholetime station will be home to one pump as well as the Foam Unit, the Salvage Unit, Environmental Response Unit, and the Red Cross Fire and Emergency Support vehicle. The accommodation comprises of a large open plan kitchen and mess area. lecture rooms, training tower, hot fire facilities and a confined space training facility.