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.

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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

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• 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.

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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

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,

| Bradford Council | Calderdale Council | Kirklees | Leeds City Council | Wakefield Council | West Yorkshire Prepared |

🧽 Stop, Drop and Wash!Firefighters at Illingworth Fire Station are rolling up their sleeves for a charity car wash in su...
27/05/2026

🧽 Stop, Drop and Wash!

Firefighters at Illingworth Fire Station are rolling up their sleeves for a charity car wash in support of The Fire Fighters Charity.

📍 Illingworth Fire Station, Keighley Road, Illingworth, HX2 9LL
📅 Sunday, 31st May 2026
⏰ 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Come along, get your car sparkling and help raise money for a charity that provides vital support to the fire service community.

Every donation makes a difference.

👏🏽 We'll see you there! Thank you, !

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Eid al-Adha Mubarak to everyone celebrating across West Yorkshire. 🙏🏽 Wishing you a safe, peaceful and joyful Eid with y...
27/05/2026

Eid al-Adha Mubarak to everyone celebrating across West Yorkshire.

🙏🏽 Wishing you a safe, peaceful and joyful Eid with your loved ones, friends, colleagues and communities.

From all of us at , Eid Mubarak.

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🏆 Into the final! 🏆A huge congratulations to our Open Age Men’s football team, who secured an impressive 3-0 semi-final ...
26/05/2026

🏆 Into the final! 🏆

A huge congratulations to our Open Age Men’s football team, who secured an impressive 3-0 semi-final win against Yorkshire Ambulance Service.

Angus Maney opened the scoring with a brilliant drive from midfield and a strike from distance, before Wayne Walsh met a short corner routine with a first-time finish into the bottom corner.

Angus then made it 3-0 before half-time with a volley at the back post, following a flick-on from another corner.

👏🏽 Man of the match: Wayne Walsh

The team, managed by Danny Prue and Hassan Abrar, has been running for the last six years, with the upcoming final set to be their last game before they move on to setting up a brand-new Veterans team.

The final will take place at Sixways Stadium in Worcester on Saturday, 6th June, where will face either Dorset Prison Service or Kent Police.

A brilliant result, a proud night for the squad and a great moment for everyone involved.

🔥 Good luck in the final, team!

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Halifax Fire Station Charity Car Wash!📅 Saturday 30th May 2026, 10 am - 2 pm Bring your car along for a clean, meet the ...
25/05/2026

Halifax Fire Station Charity Car Wash!

📅 Saturday 30th May 2026, 10 am - 2 pm

Bring your car along for a clean, meet the crew and help us raise funds for two fantastic causes:
✨ The Fire Fighters Charity
✨ Halifax District Scouts

Spread the word, share this post, and we’ll see you there!

Do not be tempted to enter open water to cool down.Even in high summer, waters across the UK remain cold enough to trigg...
24/05/2026

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

Even in high summer, waters across the UK remain cold enough to trigger cold shock. This can cause rapid breathing and reduced muscle control, making it much harder to swim safely.

Stay Safe. And, if you see someone in trouble in the water, make the right call - call 999! 📲

Planning a visit to the moorlands in West Yorkshire over the bank holiday? Please be respectful. Help protect our landsc...
23/05/2026

Planning a visit to the moorlands in West Yorkshire over the bank holiday?

Please be respectful. Help protect our landscapes, wildlife and local communities.

If you see a fire or someone using a BBQ on the moorland - call 999 and ask for FIRE.

The warmer weather is here across West Yorkshire and surrounding areas. Please enjoy it safely ☀️ Higher temperatures ca...
22/05/2026

The warmer weather is here across West Yorkshire and surrounding areas. Please enjoy it safely ☀️

Higher temperatures can increase the risk of wildfires, unsafe BBQ use, and incidents around open water.

We are asking everyone to stay vigilant and help reduce these risks by following our safety advice. Let’s all work together to keep our communities safe while making the most of the sunshine.

Links in comments.

📸 In pictures: More than 275 Deliveroo riders receive vital safety advice at Leeds Fire Station!A fantastic day of partn...
20/05/2026

📸 In pictures: More than 275 Deliveroo riders receive vital safety advice at Leeds Fire Station!

A fantastic day of partnership working, practical advice and real conversations.

More than 275 Deliveroo riders visited Leeds Fire Station for a dedicated roadshow focused on lithium-ion battery safety, delivered as part of our Buy Safe. Charge Safe. Dispose Safe. campaign.

Riders had the chance to speak directly with West Yorkshire firefighters and prevention colleagues about safe charging, buying safe products, spotting the risks linked to counterfeit chargers, and disposing of batteries safely and responsibly.

The event was the first of its kind hosted by a fire and rescue service in the North.

Most importantly, it helped us share potentially life-saving advice with the people using e-bikes/e-scooters every day.

A big thank you to everyone involved in making the day such a success.

🔗 Read more in the first comment.

| Deliveroo | Leeds City Council |

19/05/2026

🚨 - Incident: Bradford 🚨

Drone footage shows the scale of the ongoing building fire on Mulgrave Street, .

We currently have crews at the scene and are asking people to continue avoiding the surrounding roads, including Mulgrave Street, Mount Street, Pickhill Street and Seymour Street, to allow emergency services to work safely.

Residents in the surrounding area are advised to keep all doors and windows closed as a precaution.

🔗 More information in the first comment.

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