This plan outlines how North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will keep our communities safe over the next four years. They’re proposing to focus on:
- Strengthening partnership working to help those most at risk and vulnerable in our communities
- Enhancing training for our teams
- Reviewing our fire stations and specialist vehicles (appliances) to ensure they’re fit for the future
- Work to extend the lifespan of our buildings with a focus on Northallerton, Malton, and Scarborough fire stations.
The service is also proposing two specific changes and would especially value your feedback:
- Water Bowser Replacement
After detailed analysis, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are proposing to replace only one of their two water bowsers when they’re due for renewal in 2026/2027. This would save an estimated £500,000, which could be reinvested back into the Service. Water bowsers have limitations, and they’re looking at more modern and effective ways of dealing with wildfires and climate related incidents. The second bowser would remain in use until the end of its operational life.
- Automatic Fire Alarm Attendance
They’re proposing to extend the current policy of not attending automatic fire alarms at commercial buildings where no one sleeps from 12 hours to 24 hours a day. Most of these alarms turn out to be false and divert crews from more critical work such as prevention, training and community safety activities.
The consultation is open until 11:59pm on Sunday 7 September 2025. All responses are anonymous.
More
- Read about the areas of focus and change proposals in the Consultation Document
- Appendix B – Matrix of areas of focus against Fire and Rescue Priorities and Planning Principles
Have your say
- Start the survey https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NYFRS_CRMP/