Ilkley Fire Station

03/10/2026

Last week a crew attended an incident on the moors above W***y hall’s wood near to white wells, which was a camp fire found unattended. The crew had to dig a fair way down to fully extinguish the smouldering peat and prevent any further spread. Although the weather has been a bit damper recently, it’s not need enough to fully saturate the ground. Thank you to those that called this in, it could have had potential to develop into a larger incident.

Fires of any sort are still prohibited on the moorland, even at this time of year. If anyone does see any signs of fire on the moors please call 999, ask for fire and give an accurate location for us to locate it.

10/09/2026

Whilst we don't have James May to show off our impressive fire appliances, we'd argue ours might be even more impressive than both James and the appliances of our friends at Dorset & Wiltshire! 😉

One thing we do have in common is the need for on-call firefighters.

Could you answer the call at Ilkley Fire Station? 🔥

If you live or work within five minutes of the station and think you've got what it takes, find out more using the link below and get in touch.

Find out more or get in touch today: https://oncall.joinwyfirefighters.com/be-an-oncall-firefighter/

15/08/2026

Following the Government’s emergency alert yesterday about the very high risk of wildfires, we’re asking everyone across West Yorkshire to take extra care.

🚫 Please avoid having bonfires, fireworks, campfires or disposable BBQs during this period.

With the ground extremely dry, fires can start easily, spread quickly and become difficult to control - putting people, homes, wildlife and our countryside at risk.

We understand people may be concerned if they see neighbours having BBQs, bonfires or campfires. Please remember that we’re unable to respond unless there is an emergency affecting life or property.

☎️ If there is a fire or an immediate risk to life or property, call 999.

Please help us keep West Yorkshire safe, please .

Thank you.

14/08/2026

🚒 Charity Car Wash this Saturday at Otley Fire Station!

Our crews at Otley Fire Station are getting the buckets and sponges ready for a Charity Car Wash this weekend!

📅 Saturday, 15th August
⏰ 10:00am - 2:00pm
📍 Otley Fire Station

Bring your car along, give it a well-earned clean and help raise funds for the Fire Fighters Charity, supporting the health and wellbeing of serving and retired members of the fire and rescue community and their families.

✨ Come down, say hello to your local firefighters and support the Fire Fighters Charity - we’d love to see you!

13/08/2026

🚒Incident🚒

Yesterday evening at approx 19:50hrs a crew attended Ilkley moor to reports of a BBQ in use. A member of public has approached us with footage of this incident occurring, were it seems those involved walked past the large signs which state “no fires or BBQs on the moor”. The attitude and behaviour toward this is completely inexcusable given the persistent warnings not to have fires or BBQ on our moorlands especially with the current heat wave conditions.

A PSPO is still in force with a £2,500 fine if found to be offending. When visiting our moors, please no not use BBQs or camp fires, discard of ci******es properly and take your littler home with you.


Ilkley Chat
Ilkley Gazette
Friends of Ilkley Moor

08/08/2026

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🚨 Important Notice: Saturday 8th August 15:30

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is currently operating at high capacity due to a large volume of emergency incidents.

🚨 Please only call 999 for genuine emergencies, such as:

- Fire or smoke
- Immediate danger to life
- Hazardous materials
- Road traffic collisions with injuries

🚨 Non-emergency calls can delay vital help for those in urgent need.

We appreciate your cooperation, thank you for your support.

31/07/2026

Yesterday evening we were alerted to a small fire in the wooded area at Yewbank Terrace. On arrival we witnessed 3 youths running away from the incident and smoke rising from the woods. Our crew used a hose reel jet to extinguish 3 seats of fire.

With the current dry period and the dry vegetation within the area, this could have caused a much larger incident had it gone unnoticed. Thank you to the residents who spotted this and called us immediately.

22/07/2026

3 DAYS LEFT TO OUR OPEN DAY!

Are you ready?

There'll be exciting demonstrations including a RTC demonstration where you can see how we would rescue someone from an accident.

You'll be able to see the fire engine up close and all the equipment on it.

Entry is free on the day. All money collected on the day will go directly to The Firefighters Charity and Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association.

Please note there is no parking on site, please find appropriate parking. Thank you!

Can't wait to see you all there!

22/07/2026

During yesterday evenings training period we were mobilised to a fire in the open with youths in attendance on Ilkley Moor, in the wooded area close to Spicey Gill.

The incident was located at the top end of the woods where we found that a campfire had been lit and nobody in attendance. It might not seem much at first, but our thermal imaging camera showed a temperature of over 200 degrees. The crew used two water backpacks to extinguish the smouldering remains.

We cannot stress enough that fires on the moorland during this dry spell heightens the risk of a wildfire starting.

We remind everyone visiting the moors that fire and BBQs are strictly prohibited with a PSPO still in force. Please also take your litter home with you and discard of ci******es safely.

18/07/2026

7 DAYS LEFT TILL OUR OPEN DAY

We will be having a raffle on the day where all donations will be going to The Firefighters Charity and Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association.

We are so grateful to have a supportive community who have donated some amazing prizes to be raffled on the day.

They are:

Betty's Ilkley
Tesco's Ilkley
Ilkley Cinema
Quinta Restaurant
Lishman's Butchers
Antich Fine English Tailors
Community Cutlery Ilkley

We will also have of course our very special edition Blaze Bear to be raffled off.

If you would like to donate anything to be raffled off, please get in touch with us!

We look forward to seeing all of you on the 25th of July 2026!