Henley On Thames Fire Station

Henley On Thames Fire Station Official page for Henley Fire Station. An On Call station, dedicated to making your community safer. In an emergency please call 999.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our Water Safety Awareness Event by the river yesterday.We were delighted ...
14/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our Water Safety Awareness Event by the river yesterday.

We were delighted to speak with more than 125 members of the public, ranging from toddlers taking their first steps around the water to those enjoying their retirement. It was fantastic to see so many people taking an interest in staying safe around our waterways.
Visitors had the opportunity to try on some of our specialist rescue kit, handle water rescue equipment, and learn vital water safety information that could one day help save a life.

The importance of these events was highlighted when we were called into action during the day to assist a kayaker whose craft had capsized in the river. Thanks to our team’s presence at the event, we were able to help the individual safely out of the water.
Events like these are only successful because of the support and engagement of our local communities.

Thank you for taking the time to speak with us, ask questions, and learn more about staying safe around water.

🚒💦 Water Safety Awareness Event – Tomorrow! 💦🚒Join us tomorrow, Saturday 13th, at Mill Meadows between 10:00am and 2:00p...
12/06/2026

🚒💦 Water Safety Awareness Event – Tomorrow! 💦🚒
Join us tomorrow, Saturday 13th, at Mill Meadows between 10:00am and 2:00pm for our Water Safety Awareness Event.
Our fire engine and crew will be there throughout the day (emergency calls permitting) to help you learn more about staying safe around water.
Come along and enjoy:�✅ Water safety demonstrations�✅ Firefighter kit show and tell�✅ The chance to try some water rescue skills yourself�✅ Opportunities to speak with your local firefighters
Whether you’re a regular river user, enjoy waterside walks, or simply want to learn more about keeping yourself and your family safe, we’d love to see you there.
📍 Mill Meadows�🕙 10:00am – 2:00pm�📅 Saturday 13th

Congratulations and welcome to Firefighters Parker and Lacey! After successfully completing their two-week basic firefig...
02/06/2026

Congratulations and welcome to Firefighters Parker and Lacey!

After successfully completing their two-week basic firefighter course a couple of weeks ago, Trudy and Harrison have now completed their safe to ride assessments at station and are officially on the run.

Being on the run means they are now able to respond to emergency incidents alongside the crew, putting their training into practice.

We would also like to congratulate all the other firefighters who successfully passed their basic course and are now back at their home stations, preparing to get on the run in their own communities.

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference? We are still recruiting On-Call Firefighters and would love to hear from you. If you’re interested in protecting your community, learning new skills, and being part of a dedicated team, please get in touch to find out more.

📸 Trudy and Harrison are highlighted in the picture.

Come Join Henley's Firefighters on Saturday 13th June down Mill Meadows. We will be there 10:00-1400.
30/05/2026

Come Join Henley's Firefighters on Saturday 13th June down Mill Meadows.
We will be there 10:00-1400.

15/05/2026

We will never forget.

FF Snoodyk taking a well earned five minute welfare break, making sure this lamb is safe and settled after working hard ...
24/04/2026

FF Snoodyk taking a well earned five minute welfare break, making sure this lamb is safe and settled after working hard to stop a fire spreading towards a nearby hay barn.

With the current dry and warm conditions, it’s really important to stay wildfire aware. Fires can spread quickly through dry grass, crops, and farmland especially when there’s a breeze.

🔥 Please take care:

* Avoid lighting bonfires or fires in dry conditions
* Never leave flames unattended
* Keep water or a means of extinguishing nearby
* Dispose of ci******es safely and never drop them on the ground
* Be extra cautious around fields, barns, and open countryside

A small fire can escalate very quickly in these conditions.

This incident was a complete accident, and there was no fault from anyone involved.

We were delighted to welcome back former Watch Manager Shaun Betts to the station this week, where he returned to collec...
12/04/2026

We were delighted to welcome back former Watch Manager Shaun Betts to the station this week, where he returned to collect his retirement gift from the crew at Henley.

Shaun’s fire service career began right here at Henley as an on-call firefighter. He later transitioned to wholetime service, where he served at Rewley Road and The Slade Fire Stations. During his career, Shaun also worked at Training Centre, where he shared his knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm with the next generation of firefighters.

He later moved into the role of Station Support Officer, finishing his career supporting crews at Wallingford and here at Henley.

Shaun dedicated an incredible 30 years of service to the fire and rescue service, and we thank him for his commitment and contributions over the years.

We wish Shaun all the very best for the future as he begins an exciting new chapter as a health, nutrition and life coach.

Shaun is pictured here with Acting Watch Manager Michael Clarke.

01/04/2026

🚨 Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment – application deadline extended 🚨

To make sure everyone has the chance to apply, especially if you’re planning to use the Easter weekend to finish your application - we’re extending the deadline.

🗓 New closing date: Monday 6 April at 12 noon

A huge thank you to everyone who has already submitted their applications, we’ve loved seeing the huge amount of interest.

If you missed one of our online Q&A sessions, we shared a link to candidate preparation to help you prepare for the next stage of the process.
👉: https://www.testpartnership.com/preparation-frs.html

Best of luck to everyone applying 🚒

We’re excited to announce that Henley is being selected to trial cutting-edge technology for emergency response incident...
01/04/2026

We’re excited to announce that Henley is being selected to trial cutting-edge technology for emergency response incidents!

As part of this innovative approach, firefighter safety is being taken to the next level. Crews will now be able to pitch ladders from the comfort of the fire engine, using state-of-the-art remote systems to control our brand-new robotic firefighters.

These advanced units are designed to assist with operational tasks, reducing risk to crews while maintaining the highest standards of response.

This trial marks a big step forward in how we protect both our firefighters and the community — combining tradition with technology to shape the future of firefighting.

30/03/2026

🚒 Don’t forget - our final Wholetime Firefighter Q&A session is happening tonight! 🚒

Thinking about becoming a Wholetime Firefighter but still have questions?

Join our team this evening to ask your questions and hear more about:
🔥 What the role is really like
🎓 Training and support
📝 The application process

📅 Tonight (Monday 30 March)
⏰ 6.30 - 7.30 pm
💻 No need to register - just join online:
👉 https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/fire-service-recruitment/wholetime-firefighters/recruitment-process

No firefighting background is needed. What matters most to us is who you are, not what you already know. We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in our communities.

⏳ Applications close at 12pm on 3 April.

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Henley Fire Station, West Street Henley
Oxford
RG92ED

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+441491572938

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