Group Manager Andrew Sedgwick has overall responsibility for this fire station and can be contacted about general matters regarding this station.   Andrew is based at Allerdale and Copeland Area Office, Frances Croft, Workington

Telephone:  01900 609522

Email:   andrew.sedgwick@cumbriacc.gov.uk

The town of Maryport is located on the west coast of Cumbria on the Solway Firth, just outside the Lake District National Park and has a population of approximately 11,500 people.

The station was purpose built in 1967 and houses two fire engines, with an adjoining drill yard and drill tower. Recently the station accommodation has been modified to provide a community room, which allows local groups to use the facilities. It is staffed by firefighters employed on the retained duty system, who provide crewing for the two fire engines.  

Although most of the original large factories have closed, these have been replaced by smaller factory units. The dock and harbour area has been revitalised over recent years, with the introduction of an aquarium, museum, yachting marina, fish handling plant and new residential properties, all of which bring their own inherent risks. Other risks associated with the area include those posed by residential properties, guest houses and hotels and the general increase in tourist activity. With large volumes of traffic on the predominantly 'B' type roads and the busy A596 trunk road running through the station area, results in significant numbers of serious road traffic collisions. There are six schools, as well as several residential homes for elderly people located within the town. Open farmland brings the danger of barn fires and other farm related incidents, such as livestock rescues. 

Like all other fire stations, Maryport retained firefighters are involved in a wide range of community safety activities, such as carrying out home safety visits and providing road awareness training to local schools, as well as taking an active part in community life in the town.