About Us - Find Local Station

To deliver the Service to the communities of Wiltshire and Swindon we employ 587 operational firefighters consisting of 228 wholetime staff and 359 firefighters who work on the retained duty system. Our staff are drawn from all sections of the community. Our operational crews are based at 24 fire stations, and are supported by 124 corporate staff, a central Training and Development Centre, a tri-service control centre, vehicle workshops and a Service Headquarters. The Wiltshire and Swindon Fire Authority is made up of 13 elected members appointed by Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council. The Authority sets the budget, decides on strategic policy and scrutinises the activities of the Service. It is required by the Fire Services Act 2004 to provide the following :-

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Picture of Station
Address of Station
Staffing levels
Number and type of appliances
Station fire statistics

Provision of a Fire and Rescue Service

Provide trained personnel, services and equipment necessary to meet all normal requirements.
Make arrangements to deal with calls for help and for summoning personnel and provide crews with safety information.

Fire safety

Make provision to promote fire safety in its area.

Fire-fighting

Make provision to extinguish fires, protect life and property and limit damage in the event of fires in its area.

Road traffic accidents

Make provision to rescue people in the event of road traffic collisions in its area.

Other emergencies

Make arrangements to respond to emergencies where one or more individuals die, are injured or become ill or there is the likelihood of harm to the environment(including the life and health of plants and animals). Other pieces of legislation, such as the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 require the Fire & Rescue Service to deliver statutory services.