West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service WYFRS serves two million people across the districts of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield This page is NOT monitored 24/7.

For emergencies please dial 999. Any comments / replies posted outside of regular office hours may not be seen by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) staff until the next working day. Social Media Legal Disclaimer

WYFRS will endeavour to engage in a two way conversation using social media (i.e. Facebook and Twitter), but we have set out some brief guidelines to ensure

that these conversations are appropriate.
• We shall attempt to respond to postings appropriately, but we are unable to engage in dialogue on a 24/7 basis. Priority will be given to responding to issues during office hours.

• We will NOT accept or tolerate offensive or discriminatory language, which may cause harassment, alarm or distress. This includes comments which are perceived as racist or homophobic. If they are posted on media platforms where we have editorial control, they shall be challenged and removed. Replies and contacting West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

We are unable to monitor Facebook 24/7. However, we will seek to answer all reasonable posted questions. Please be aware that due to the nature of our work, or other demands, it may not be possible to answer all questions. We welcome and encourage feedback and ideas from all our followers. As previously mentioned, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to read everything marked for our attention, but we will endeavour to ensure any helpful suggestions are passed to the relevant people and responded to where possible. You are also reminded that malicious communications using Facebook may constitute a criminal offence and will be dealt with appropriately. Availability

We will update and monitor our page as reasonably necessary and practicable. Facebook may occasionally be unavailable and we accept no responsibility for lack of service due to Facebook downtime. PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to exercise any control over information submitted via Facebook or Twitter, this includes any information submitted on the official WYFRS page, as well as the official WYFRS Twitter account. Facebook, and Twitter are third party platforms, and hence we are unable to regulate how they, use or share your information

04/06/2026

Candles can be a serious fire risk if used incorrectly, and incidents are on the rise.

This video shows how quickly things can go wrong when candles are left unattended or placed too close to other items.

Stay safe by keeping candles on stable surfaces, away from anything that could catch fire, and never leaving them unattended 🕯️✅

Find more safety tips here: https://orlo.uk/NkWet

🚒 Don't be alarmed if you see a fire service presence in the centre of Wakefield today!🧑‍🚒 We're just carrying out som...
04/06/2026

🚒 Don't be alarmed if you see a fire service presence in the centre of Wakefield today!

🧑‍🚒 We're just carrying out some training including breathing apparatus and casualty care. We'll be around the WF1 area between 10:00-12:00 this morning.

We have been made aware of a potential scam affecting members of the public in West Yorkshire 📢 We have received reports...
03/06/2026

We have been made aware of a potential scam affecting members of the public in West Yorkshire 📢

We have received reports of residents being sent emails claiming they will be fined £500 if they do not install smoke alarms by a specified deadline.

Please be advised that West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service would never charge individuals in their homes for smoke detectors. We recommend that anyone who receives this message marks the email as spam and reports it to their email provider.

Head down to Stanningley Fire Station this Saturday for their charity car wash event!📅 Saturday 6th June🕤 10:00 to 14:00...
03/06/2026

Head down to Stanningley Fire Station this Saturday for their charity car wash event!

📅 Saturday 6th June
🕤 10:00 to 14:00
📍 Stanningley Fire Station

All funds raised in aid of Fire Fighters Charity 🔥

Hunslet White Watch have been out at Leeds Urban Bike Park, engaging with cyclists and sharing important safety messages...
02/06/2026

Hunslet White Watch have been out at Leeds Urban Bike Park, engaging with cyclists and sharing important safety messages to help keep everyone safe while riding 🚴

They’ve been sharing advice on e-bike safety, Vision Zero's guidance to support safer journeys on the roads, and promoting the What3Words app as a simple way to share your exact location if you need help.

“It was great to see such positive engagement from the public, and we are proud to continue building strong relationships within our community” - Jake Mann, Watch Manager at Hunslet Fire Station

Vision Zero - West Yorkshire

We are proud to be working alongside West Yorkshire Police to deliver and host the Safe Summer Youth Project 🚒 🚔 ☀️ This...
01/06/2026

We are proud to be working alongside West Yorkshire Police to deliver and host the Safe Summer Youth Project 🚒 🚔 ☀️

This is a bespoke three day educational programme designed for young people aged 13 to 17 across the Bradford District. The project aims to support, engage and empower young people with valuable knowledge and skills for a safe and positive summer.

29/05/2026
29/05/2026

Do not be tempted to enter open water to cool down. Stay safe.

If you see someone in trouble in the water, make the right call - call 999! 📲

28/05/2026

Could you be our next Director of Finance and Procurement?

This role is about far more than numbers.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for an experienced, values-driven finance leader to help shape the future of one of the UK’s leading fire and rescue services.

This is a key senior leadership role with responsibility for financial stewardship, governance, procurement and long-term financial sustainability across the organisation.

You will provide professional financial advice to elected Fire Authority Members and senior leaders, lead high-performing finance and procurement teams, and support decisions that help us deliver excellent services for the communities of West Yorkshire.

We are looking for someone with strong public sector finance experience, sound judgement, political awareness and the ability to lead and support change.

💼 Salary and benefits: more details are available in the candidate pack
📍 Location: WYFRS HQ, with occasional travel to fire stations
📅 Closing date: 23:55 on Sunday, 21st June 2026

In this reel, Alison Wood shares more about the role, the impact it has across the Service and what makes it so rewarding ahead of her retirement.

👉 Find out more, read the candidate pack and apply via the link in the first comment.

✅ Water Safety: Know what to do if you or someone else gets into difficulty ✅With temperatures rising again this week, w...
27/05/2026

✅ Water Safety: Know what to do if you or someone else gets into difficulty ✅

With temperatures rising again this week, we’re urging people across West Yorkshire to take extra care around open water.

Please do not enter rivers, reservoirs, canals, lakes or other open water to cool off.

Even on a hot day, open water can be dangerously cold, deep and unpredictable. It can quickly lead to cold water shock, panic and serious difficulty - even for strong swimmers.

If you find yourself in trouble in the water:

➡️ Lean back and extend your arms and legs
➡️ Control your breathing
➡️ Call for help or swim to safety

If you see someone in difficulty in the water:

📞 Phone 999 to get help
🗣️ Tell the person in the water to stay calm and float on their back
🛟 Throw rescue equipment to help them until the emergency services arrive

Do not enter the water to try and rescue someone. You could also get into difficulty.

You can also find lots more advice on our website - linked in the first comment below.

Stay safe. Thank you,

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WYFRS HQ
Bradford
BD112DY

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+441274682311

Website

https://www.westyorksfire.gov.uk/call-firefighter, https://www.westyorksfire.g

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