Group Manager Dave Edgar is responsible for this fire station.   He can be contacted about general matters regarding this station.   Dave is based at Allerdale & Copeland Area Office, 1-2 Frances Croft, Workington CA14 4DH

Telephone:  01900 609537

Email:  dave.edgar@cumbriacc.gov.uk

The coastal town of Workington is situated on the west coast of Cumbria and is largely an industrial town with a population of around 25,000. The main industries in the town include the production of carton board (Iggesund Paperboard), Chemical Plants (Voridian UK & Pentagon chemicals), and many other industrial factories and units. The town is also home to the British Cattle Movement Services which issues passports for cattle throughout the UK and a busy port area.   

Workington Fire Station is situated on King Street on the west side of the town, approximately half a mile from the recently refurbished town centre which has seen a large increase in the number and size of retailers operating in the town.   There are 36 whole time firefighters on a four-watch duty system who provide 24 hour cover.   The station has additional cover provided by 13 retained firefighters. 

The station houses two fire engines which are equipped with rescue equipment to provide a quick response to road traffic collisions and line rescue equipment to facilitate rescues from confined spaces.   The third appliance is a Major Rescue Vehicle (MRV), which carries additional equipment to facilitate rescues involving large goods vehicles involved in road traffic collisions.   Also carried is a boat for water rescues with associated equipment and rescue equipment for the release of large animals.  

The station is actively involved in numerous Community Fire Safety awareness programmes and is very pro-active in the Services delivery of Road Awareness Training (RAT) programme.   The station personnel visits local schools and organisations, as well as attending open days and fetes with fire safety advice.   The Station also organises and runs fire service experience days and a successful Young fire fighters scheme. 

Free home safety visits are available to all householders.   If you require any fire safety advice or assistance please contact Karen Pritt, the stations Community Safety Co-ordinator on  01900 609526 or email karen.pritt@cumbriacc.gov.uk