Atherstone Fire Station

13/08/2026

5:00pm Thursday 13 August. Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service have declared a major incident due to a large fire in Salford Priors. There is a large emergency presence in the area and we continue to advise residents nearby to close all doors and windows. Please stay away from the area. Our control room is receiving a large number of calls, so please contact us only in a genuine emergency.
It's imperative that residents take all steps to reduce any fire risk. Please read advice on our social media channels about fire and water safety. You can make all the difference.

11/08/2026

Warwickshire is once again experiencing another heatwave with heat health warnings in place. During hot weather, water-related incidents increase and it's especially important to remind children and young people of the dangers of entering water, there are often hidden risks such as cold-water shock or currents.
Would your child know what to do if they found themselves in a dangerous situation? 🆘 Show them this video and teach them the ‘Float to Live' technique. It could save their life one day!

14/07/2026

🚒𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!🔥

With the hot weather set to continue this week, the crew remind you about the dangers of wildfires 🔥😬

We will always be there if you need us, but you can help us attend the most critical incidents by reducing the risk of accidental wildfires.

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱! 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘆;

❌Avoid burning garden waste in this hot weather. Take it to your local tip instead or use a garden waste bin.
✅ Putting ci******es and matches 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗢𝗨𝗧. DO NOT throw them out of your vehicle.
❌Don't leave glass, bottles, or litter.
✅ Avoid using BBQs. But if you do use one, keep it off dry grass and away from plant life. Dispose of the cold ashes properly
❌Don't tackle large fires yourself.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲, 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟵𝟵𝟵

14/07/2026

FREE WATER SAFETY DAY AT BURTON FARM! Will you be coming? https://orlo.uk/RXBbH
As the school holidays begin, it’s never been more important to teach our children and young people vital water-safety skills and advice. Join us and our partners on 25 July, 9 – 4.
Bring the whole family for a brilliant day packed with:
✨Live water rescue demos
✨Safety advice from emergency service experts
✨Hands‑on learning for all ages
✨Vehicles and equipment up close 🚒🚓🚑
✨A friendly, relaxed atmosphere to enjoy the sunshine
💛It’s completely FREE - everyone welcome!

11/07/2026

11/07/2026

🚒𝗔 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵!🔥

The crew at Atherstone Bravo Watch 🟩 have had a busy week with training, community engagement, and numerous call-outs!

𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀;

👨‍🏫 A water safety intervention program at Polesworth School
🚒A woodland fire at Atherstone Golf Course
🚒A garden fire spread to a conservatory in Polesworth
🚒 Assisting a person stuck in a Bathroom
👩‍🚒 And we still found time for ladder practice drills this morning, to keep our skills sharp for any further incidents.

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 ;

🔥Avoid using disposable BBQs or burning garden waste in this heat. A fire spreads quickly through dry foliage.

👀 Take care near open water. It may look inviting but hidden dangers can lay beneath the surface.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟵𝟵𝟵.

If you need smoke alarms or are concerned about fire safety in your home, call the station on : 𝟬𝟭𝟴𝟮𝟳 𝟳𝟭𝟯𝟰𝟱𝟭 to book a FREE safe and well check.
If there is a fire in your home, don't tackle the fire yourself - 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁, 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝘁, 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟵𝟵𝟵

07/07/2026

Wildfire Warning ⚠️ With dry weather, wildfire risk is high.
Help protect our open spaces:
Fully extinguish ci******es and matches.
Take all litter home (especially glass)
We discourage the use of disposable BBQ’s but if you are using one keep them off dry grass and vegetation and dispose of ashes safely only when completely cold.
If you discover a fire, call 999 immediately.

03/07/2026

Join us on World Drowning Prevention Day for a free family-friendly Water Safety Event at Burton Farm, Burton Hastings.
Watch live water rescue and water safety demonstrations from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, learn how to use a throwline in an emergency and discover simple actions that could save a life.
Meet local firefighters, police officers, paramedics and community safety teams, meet our prevention team, pick up free resources and learn how to stay safe in and around open water this summer.
We are on a mission to prevent drowning and keep our communities safe, are you joining us?

02/07/2026

🚒𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘄!👨‍🚒

Today while out and about conducting Safe & Well visits, Aspiring Junior Firefighter Brody joined Atherstone's Bravo Watch to get a glimpse into the life of a Firefighter! 😁

Keep practicing those fire safety skills, and we are sure we will see you on the trucks in a few years time! 👨‍🚒🚒

🔥𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀✅

If you need smoke alarms or are concerned about fire safety in your home, call the station on : 𝟬𝟭𝟴𝟮𝟳 𝟳𝟭𝟯𝟰𝟱𝟭 to book a FREE safe and well check.

30/06/2026

🏍𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲!🏍

Join us for a FREE SHORT COURSE focused on basic motorcycle safety checks.

Based on the POWDERS safety checks used in the Police Roadcraft Handbook. 👮‍♂️

Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting out, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn how to check essential maintenance items on your machine.

𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟭.𝟱 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲;

✅P - Power. Is your chain too tight or slack? Is it rusty or kinked?

✅O - Oil. How to check levels. How much or what type should you have?

✅W - Water/Fluids. How to check for leaks and damage.

✅D - Damage. Checking for signs of damage and developing issues.

✅E - Electrics. How to check your electronics and what could indicate signs of damage.

✅R - Rubber. How to check your tyres and hoses for damage. How old is too old for a tyre? Do you know much tread you should have?

✅S - Self. Do you feel ready for the road?