Wantage Fire Station

14/10/2026

🎨 🎄Calling all young artists in Oxfordshire!

We’re launching our first Christmas Card Competition for children aged 4–12!

🕯️ The theme is: Candle safety

We’d love children across Oxfordshire to get creative and design a Christmas card that helps share an important message about staying safe around candles this festive season.

🏆 The winner will get the chance to meet the crew at their local fire station!

✨ Get creative
🖍️ Design your card
🕯️ Think candle safety
🎅 Add a little Christmas magic!

More information on how to enter in the link below ⬇️
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/fire-and-community-safety/design-our-christmas-card

06/10/2026

🚒 On-Call Recruitment | Our Doors Are Open Tonight!

Have you ever thought about becoming an On-Call Firefighter?

Join us at the station tonight (6 October), from 7.00pm to 9.00pm, to find out how you can make a real difference in your
local community.

✅ Meet the crew
✅ Watch us train
✅ Ask any questions

No booking required - just turn up!

05/10/2026

🚒 On-Call Recruitment | We're Opening Our Doors! 🚒

Have you ever thought about becoming an On-Call Firefighter?

Come along to the station tomorrow evening (Tuesday 6 October), between 7.00pm and 9.00pm, to learn more about the role.

✅ Meet the crew
✅ Watch us train
✅ Learn what the role involves
✅ Ask any questions you may have
✅ Discover how you can make a difference in your community

Whether you're just curious or ready to take the next step, we'd love to meet you!

📍 Wantage Fire Station
📅Tuesday 6 October
🕖 7.00pm - 9.00pm

29/09/2026

24/09/2026

🚒 BE PART OF WANTAGE FIRE STATION! 🚒

Could your next chapter start here?

Being an On-Call Firefighter isn’t just about responding to emergencies. It’s about being part of your local community, working alongside a great team, learning new skills and being there when people need you most.

🔥 No previous experience needed
🤝 Full training and support provided
💪 A chance to challenge yourself and learn something new
🏘️ Help protect the community you live and work in
💷 It’s a paid role, not a voluntary position
🚒 Become part of the team at Wantage Fire Station

Whether you’re looking for something completely different, want to give something back, or simply want to push yourself outside your comfort zone - this could be for you.

We’re looking for people who are reliable, committed and willing to be part of a team, who can offer some hours during the day and live within 5 minutes of the station.

Could you answer the call? 📞🚨

📩 Get in touch via Facebook Messenger or click on the link below to find out more about becoming an On-Call Firefighter.

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/working-oxfordshire-county-council/fire-service-recruitment/on-call-firefighters

23/09/2026

🚒 Well done FF Hackwood! 🔥

A huge congratulations to FF Hackwood on successfully completing his development and becoming a Competent Firefighter! 🎉

This is a fantastic achievement and a real milestone in his firefighting career. The hard work, commitment and dedication throughout his development have certainly paid off.

From everyone at the station, well done! 👏🚒

… and thanks for the cakes! 😋🎂

20/08/2026

17/08/2026

🚒 Please only call 999 in a genuine emergency

Thames Valley Fire Control Service is currently receiving a high number of 999 calls about bonfires, barbecues and other potential fire risks.

While conditions remain dry and our fire crews continue to respond to outdoor fires across Oxfordshire, we understand people may be concerned about the risk of fire.

Our responsibility is to provide fire safety advice and respond to emergencies.

Responsibility for maintaining land usually rests with the landowner, while concerns about waste, fly-tipping, environmental nuisance, derelict land or anti-social behaviour may need to be reported to the local authority, police or other agencies.

We continue to work with landowners, farmers and property managers across Oxfordshire to help reduce the risk of outdoor fires where possible.

Please call 999 immediately if:
- You discover a fire
- Smoke or flames are visible
- There is an immediate risk to life or property
- A fire is spreading or is likely to spread

Provide as much information as possible about the location to help our crews reach the incident quickly.

To help prevent outdoor fires

✅ Do not light bonfires

✅ Do not use disposable barbecues

✅ Do not set off fireworks

✅ Dispose of ci******es and other litter responsibly

For more advice on preventing outdoor fires, visit this page on our website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/fire-and-community-safety/community-safety/help-prevent-wildfires

08/08/2026

🚒 July was another busy month for the Wantage crew, attending 67 incidents between 1st and 31st of July 🚒

The warm, dry conditions throughout the month resulted in a significant increase in outdoor fires, with crews responding to incidents across Oxfordshire and supporting our neighbouring Fire and Rescue Services.

During July, we responded to:

🔥 49 Fires
🚨 7 Fire Alarm Activations
🚗 1 Road Traffic Collision (RTC)
🚒 8 Standbys at Other Fire Stations

Thank you to all our firefighters for their hard work and dedication in keeping our communities safe. 💙🚒