Group Manager Barry McNichol is responsible for this fire station.   He can be contacted about general matters regarding this station.   Barry is based at Whitehaven Fire Station, Red Lonning, Hensingham, Whitehaven.

Telephone:   01946 592794

Email:  barry.mcnichol@cumbriacc.gov.uk

The historic Georgian town of Whitehaven is situated on the west coast of Cumbria and centres on a newly refurbished marina, which continues to develop.   The Marina is also home to a busy fishing fleet and is the starting point to the popular coast to coast cycle route.

Whitehaven has a population of 26,000 people with the main local employer being the British Nuclear Group at Sellafield.

The fire station, situated in Hensingham, is approximately 1.5 miles from the town centre.   There are 28 regular firefighters on a four watch duty system who provide 24 hour cover.   The station has additional cover provided by 12 retained firefighters. 

The station houses two fire engines which are additionally equipped with rescue equipment providing a quick response to road traffic collisions.   The third appliance is a multi purpose vehicle which has a variety of county wide operational functions including foam production, environmental protection and rural fire fighting. 

The station actively promotes community safety including delivery of fire safety education and road awareness training to school pupils.   Personnel are also proactive in developing partnerships with community groups which include Sure Start, Age Concern, Youth Offending Team, Scouts and Connexions.  

Free home safety visits are available to all householders by contacting Caroline Hodgson, the Community Safety Coordinator, on 01946 692151.