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South Shields Community Fire Station

South Shields Community Fire Station
South Shields Community Fire Station

Our Station

Built in 2001, South Shields Community Fire Station was the first of the purpose built Community Stations built by Tyne and Wear Fire Authority. The station is located on John Reid Road, South Shields and covers the east side of South Tyneside Metropolitan Council and part of Sunderland County Council North. The station covers several council wards; Beacon and Bents, Biddick Hall, Biddick and All Saints, Boldon Colliery, Cleadon and East Boldon, Cleadon Park, Harton, Horsley Hill, Simonside and Rekendyke, West Park, Westoe, Whitburn and Marsden and Whiteleas. 

As well as firefighting, staff are also the main asset in undertaking a range of Community Safety (CS) activities that are primarily aimed at preventing fires and deaths and injuries in fires. 

The Community Safety Centre houses the Community Safety Team, Centre Administrator, Young Firefighters Association (YFA), the Arson Task Force (ATF, a collaboration between Fire Brigade and Police personnel) and South Tyneside Council Community Team.  

The Community Safety Centre also boasts a full media prepared auditorium seating 120.  This entire facility is integrated within a fully functional fire station and accessible to all members of our community. 

The Area

The population, based on South Tyneside council figures 2001, shows that approximately 87500 people live in the area, predominantly from an Anglo-Saxon background (97%) with small ethnic groups (3%) composed primarily of Asian, Black and Chinese. There are in the region of 39,700 homes with approximately: -

  • 56% Owner occupied

  • 34% Local authority rented

  • 4% private rented

  • 6% Housing associations

 

Single parent families occupy 9.6% of dwelling, with 17.9% single pensioner households. Also 29.8% of dwellings are households that have 3 or more dependant children. Levels of unemployment across the area are 15.8% for the male population and 9.3% for the female population. These figures reflect the socio-economic groups residing within the individual neighbourhoods which can link to the risk of dwelling fires occurring within the area. This is illustrated in the map where the red indicates areas where the risk of having a dwelling fire is well above average, orange is above average, yellow is average, blue is below average and green is well below average. 

The geographical area served by South Shields Fire Station varies greatly from: - 

  • Council areas of South Tyneside and Sunderland north with both private and public dwelling covering approximately 10 square miles.

  • A seaside resort with large B&B accommodation and fairground attractions.

  • Large sea and riverside risks, with extensive cliff coastline.

  • River industries, oilrig, ship repair, ship building.

  • Large dockland area.

  • Commercial/shopping centres.

  • Extensive Industrial estates.

  • The Metro Rail and stations.

 

Young Firefighter Association - hose 1
Young Firefighters in Action

Introduction

In September 1992, Tyne and Wear Metropolitan Fire Service, in partnership with the Newcastle City Challenge, opened its first branch of the Young Firefighters Association at the West Road Fire Station.  The primary strategic objective was to strengthen the social and community infrastructure, which after the inner city disturbance had become a little fragile. 

Young people who were accepted into the organisation came from a wide and varied background. Those who were at risk of offending, non-attendees at school, as well as those who academically were doing well and who were expected to progress into further education. This fine balance of character and personality helped to set the foundations of a successful Branch.

What We Offer

During the meetings the Young Firefighters are given practical and theoretical instructions on Fire Service related subjects. The training is of a comparable standard to that of operational firefighters taking into account age, height and weight differences. 

In addition to the weekly meetings, Young Firefighters are also involved in:

  • attending Fire Service ceremonial occasions

  • displaying their skills on open days and summer fairs, attending drill comps.

  • High Sheriff award scheme

  • public relations in the community


Young Firefighter Association - Young Firefighter
Young Firefighter Association

Aims and Objectives 

  • To enable young people aged between 13 and 17 to join a uniformed organisation associated with the Fire Service.

  • To aid personal development mentally, physically and socially.

  • To help develop leadership qualities and the ability to try new experiences.

  • To help develop team skills with mutual support.

Contact Us 

Address 

South Shields Community Fire Station
John Reid Road
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 8FS

Telephone 

+44 (0)191 444 1820 

e-Mail

southshields@twfire.gov.uk

 

Home Risk Assessment
Home Safety Checks

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is committed to achieving it's Vision of 'Creating the Safest Community' by reducing the risk of fire in domestic premises through Home Safety Checks.  

Firefighters can visit your home, where you may be at the greatest risk from fire, and offer simple advice on Fire Safety, tailored specifically to your needs. We can also, where necessary fit free smoke detectors, and in certain cases, provide a deep fat fryer to replace a conventional chip pan. 

We are currently targeting our resources those households most at risk, but will attend to you as soon as possible if you request this service. 

Follow the link for further information on the assessment process and how to request a Home Safety Check