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

Over the past one hundred years, Silloth Fire Station has played a significant role within the community and from the late 1930's to 1950's the firefighters were also the town's lifeboat men. Tragically, on the night of 10 December 1956, four firefighters drowned after launching the lifeboat on a very stormy night. However, the station has continued to maintain this connection over the years, as some firefighters still are involved in the crewing of the lifeboat.

The station was built in 1943 and to compliment the two appliance bays was altered in 1969 to incorporate a drill yard and tower. It is staffed by firefighters employed on the retained duty system, who provide crewing for two fire engines. One engine is in the form of a Land Rover pump, which is used to gain access to various remote locations, where traditional built fire engines would be unable to travel.

In addition to residential risks, there are four elderly person's homes, seven holiday camps, which during the summer months can considerably increase the population of the town. There is also a small, but busy dock, which apart from accepting small fishing vessels, also handles thousands of tonnes of imports and exports during the year, which brings its own inherent dangers. 

Like all other fire stations, Silloth 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.