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Newcastle is the most diverse district in the area we cover. It includes large amounts of residential property, ranging from isolated pockets of deprivation to substantial commercial and industrial premises.
People are most at risk from fire while in their own homes and there are around 111,000 homes in Newcastle. All four community fire stations within the district work together and share resources to effectively target the known risks.
To arrange a safe and well in Newcastle, use our virtual tool or call your nearest fire station.
Performance and priorities
To tailor services to the needs of the local community, each district sets its own priorities based on consultation with Local Authority partners and the risks identified by the service.
Find out more about the priorities and targets for Newcastle in the latest performance report.
District plans are available through our publication scheme.
Fire stations
Byker Community Fire Station covers areas of both Newcastle and North Tyneside Councils.
The main response for water incidents and floods is based here and operational staff are trained as swiftwater rescue technicians. Equipment includes a fireboat for use on the River Tyne as well as smaller emergency rescue boats which attend incidents on the River Wear and other inland water risks.
There a 42 seat auditorium with presentation facilities avaliable for community groups to hire at a cost.
| Address | Byker Community Fire Station Union Road Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE6 1EH |
| Telephone | +44 (0)191 444 1140 |
| byker@twfire.gov.uk |
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The geographical area served by Gosforth Community Fire Station varies greatly, from relatively affluent residential to areas of social deprivation.
It also includes Newcastle International Airport which continues to grow and expand its business base with recent terminal building developments.
| Address | Gosforth Community Fire Station Jubilee Road Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE3 3EU |
| Telephone | +44 (0)191 444 1080 |
| gosforth@twfire.gov.uk |
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Based on the western boundary of the city, the area covered by Newcastle Central Community Fire Station is the most diverse in the fire service.
It serves:
- two major hospitals
- a large indoor shopping complex
- a football stadium with a capacity for 55,000
- a variety of Metro and rail stations and track
- other typical city centre risks, including hotels and high rise buildings
Its community safety centre offers a 60 seat auditorium with IT presentation facilities and a meeting room, as well as facilities for Fire Cadets.
| Address | Newcastle Central Community Fire Station Elswick Road Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE4 6HL |
| Telephone | +44 (0)191 444 1108 |
| newcastlecentral@twfire.gov.uk |
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Serving mostly residential property, West Denton Community Fire Station includes a training facility for community safety activities and Fire Cadets.
The North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team and North East Ambulance Service are also co-located at this site.
| Address | West Denton Community Fire Station West Denton Way West Denton Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE5 2RB |
| Telephone | +44 (0)191 444 1001 |
| westdenton@twfire.gov.uk |
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Events in Newcastle
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