New Dearne Valley fire station to open this week

It has been revealed that Dearne Community Fire Station, a £5.5 million venture to replace two former stations, is to open officially on Friday.

The Manvers Way, Rotherham site was chosen to make up for the losses of stations in Brampton Mexborough.

The new station, which holds four fire engines, allows fire crews swift access to local communities in the area.

Chief fire officer of the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said:

“We are delighted with our new purpose-designed building here in Dearne. The facilities offer an excellent base for the firefighters who provide the community with a first-class emergency response service.

“It not only offers considerable operational benefits and community facilities but its environmental features will greatly increase the sustainability of this important building for decades to come.”

Speaking about the new 3.5 acre station, South Yorkshire Fire Authority chairman, Jim Andrews, said:

“This is a significant development for the people within the Dearne Valley.

“The new station will not only provide first-class facilities for the community, but give the fire service the means to meet our targets in emergency response times for this part of South Yorkshire.

“Providing our firefighters with the most modern facilities will ultimately facilitate a first-class service the public deserve.”