Hailsham Community Fire Station

Hailsham Community Fire Station The page for Hailsham Community Fire Station. Hailsham has one pumping appliance crewed by retained (on-call) firefighters.

The station was built in 1956. This replaced the old station with its stables in Market Square. The station was laid out with a drill tower, large yard and space for another pump bay. Hailsham covers a large ground including both Hailsham and Polegate, the A22, A27 and a large rural areas, as well as outlying villages. The station also supports Eastbourne when necessary.

17/06/2026
We’ll be in Eastbourne tonight on exercise so will post some pictures soon.
15/06/2026

We’ll be in Eastbourne tonight on exercise so will post some pictures soon.

We are carrying out a training exercise in Hampden Park, this evening at around 7pm, Monday 15 June 2026.

Please don't be alarmed if you see lots of firefighters and fire engines in the area!

11/06/2026

We never stop training for all types of incidents. Our colleagues in Brighton latest exercise.

06/06/2026

The campaign theme for June is Outdoor Fire Safety.

Got a fave dish? Burgers? Kebabs? Bananas?! If you’re firing one up, keep it away from sheds, fences and trees!

Keep a bucket of water, sand or garden hose nearby but always dial 999 in an emergency.

With the hot weather and the increased risks of cold water incidents the team headed down to the Gleneagles pond to prac...
02/06/2026

With the hot weather and the increased risks of cold water incidents the team headed down to the Gleneagles pond to practice water rescue. Our newest recruits Luke and Elliott needed rescuing! Whilst we are trained for self-rescue we continue to practice our rescue skills. Cold water shock, currents and under water obstacles all pose risks when you’re tempted to take a quick cooling dip. We’d rather not have to put these skills to real use so always be think before you jump in!

Worth a look if you’re in Eastbourne today
30/05/2026

Worth a look if you’re in Eastbourne today

28/05/2026
21/05/2026

With a bank holiday approaching and good weather please be safe in the countryside. Worth a few minutes of your time to watch if you’re heading out of town!

19/05/2026

Car fire reported on A22 Hailsham Bypass

A busy April month for the Hailsham Community Fire Station crew, last month we attended-14 Standby’s at other stations5 ...
17/05/2026

A busy April month for the Hailsham Community Fire Station crew, last month we attended-
14 Standby’s at other stations
5 AFA’s - fire alarms
2 Ambulance assist
2 Fire in the open
2 Lock in
4 Fire calls
1 high rise fire
1 person on fire
1 flooding
And 4 of our regular drill nights!

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Victoria Road
Hailsham
BN272AY

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