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In an emergency please dial 999.This is the official page for Bridport Fire Station within Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Welcome to the Bridport Fire Station Official page. Through these pages we hope to be able to bring you news, upcoming events, fire safety advice, links to website updates, information on incidents and information about recruitment. If you have any suggestions, or comments about what you would like to see on this page, we would love to hear from you. Please feel free to write on our wall or email [email protected]

Below are the details about how we will manage this page:

1. Please do not use this page to notify the Service of any type of emergency - call 999

2. Posts will be responded to within working hours (Mon- Fri 9-5pm)

3.Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) officers will endeavor to respond to your posts as quickly as possible - however we cannot guarantee an immediate reply.

4. This page is administrated by the Station Manager at Bridport Fire Station.

5. Whilst the page is managed by DWFRS we cannot be held responsible for any content posted on the site

6. Everyone's views will be considered and treated with respect

7. DWFRS requests that no swearing, inappropriate language or abusive posts are displayed - these will be deleted

8. Please direct all Freedom of Information requests through our official website. More information can be found by visiting our website www.dwfire.org.uk

16/10/2026

🚒 Road Traffic Collision – Morcombelake

📆 15/10/26 – 17:50

Both Bridport pumps were mobilised to a three-vehicle road traffic collision in Morcombelake, where one person was reported trapped.

Police were already on scene and had closed the road. On arrival, crews made the scene safe and provided casualty care until the ambulance service arrived.

Following assessment by paramedics, crews used hydraulic cutting equipment to remove the side of one vehicle, allowing the trapped casualty to be safely extricated.

We wish everyone involved a speedy recovery.

👏 We’d also like to thank the off-duty paramedic and members of the public who provided initial assistance before the emergency services arrived. Their actions are greatly appreciated.

15/10/2026

We are currently dealing with an RTC on the A35 at Morcombelake.
The road is closed and will be for some time.
Please find an alternative route

12/10/2026

🚒 Smoke Alarms Alert Neighbours to Potential Fire

📆 12/10/26 – 15:15

A homeowner had a lucky escape today, thanks to working smoke alarms alerting others to a potential fire.

Items had been left on top of an electric hob that had not been fully switched off. The occupants are believed to have left the property earlier in the day for a few days away.

When the smoke alarms sounded, others investigated and noticed the smell of burning and dialled 999, asking for the fire service.

Crews entered the property, isolated the cooker and ventilated the premises.

Thankfully, the situation was dealt with before it could develop into a more serious fire.

🔥 Smoke alarms save lives and protect property — and they can alert neighbours or passers-by when nobody is home.

Please make sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home and test them regularly.

A few seconds spent checking your alarms could make all the difference. 🚒

11/10/2026

🚒 Tent Fire – St Swithins Road

📆 11/10/26 – 15:44

One Bridport pump was initially mobilised to a tent fire on St Swithins Road. Following reports that gas cylinders might be involved, our second pump was mobilised at 15:46.

On arrival, crews used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. Thankfully, no gas cylinders were involved, although a small gas canister used for a camping stove was present.

The tent’s occupant was unharmed. Before leaving, crews ensured they had a safe place to stay.

🚒 We’re pleased that nobody was injured and the situation was made safe.

07/10/2026

Free Home Fire Safety Visits from your local Fire Service 🏡🚒

Our Home Fire Safety Advisors or local firefighters will visit your home, talk through general fire safety topics and if necessary, install smoke detectors free of charge.

During the visit, we will cover fire risks such as:
Electrical safety
Safer Cooking
What to do if there is a fire
Keeping children safe
Having a good bedtime routine and any other risks we may see

If you know someone who would benefit from a visit or you would like us to come and visit you, use the link below to complete our referral form. It only takes a couple of minutes and could help save a life.
www.dwfire.org.uk/safe-and-well-referrals/

05/10/2026

🚒 Commercial Fire – Morrisons, Bridport

📆 05/10/26 – 08:06

Bridport, Beaminster and Charmouth crews were mobilised to Morrisons in Bridport following reports of smoke filling a freezer/freezer room.

Crews entered wearing Breathing Apparatus (BA) with a hose reel jet to investigate. The cause was identified as an overheating motor.

The electrical supply was isolated and crews used a Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) fan to clear the smoke from the building.

🚒 Thankfully, the source was identified and dealt with before the situation escalated.

04/10/2026

🚒 Another Busy Week at Bridport Fire Station

It’s been another busy week for the Bridport crews, with 11 call-outs covering a wide range of incidents:

🔥 Vehicle fire
🏠 Property fire
🌊 Water rescue
🚗 Road traffic collision
🚨 Domestic alarm x2
🚨 Residential alarm
🚒 Standby move
🔥 Fires in the open x2
🚪 Gain entry

And amongst all the call-outs, we’ve also received several cards and messages of thanks from members of the public this week.

These are always hugely appreciated by the crew. It’s great to know that the work we do is noticed and valued. 🚒

01/10/2026

Did you know we offer free Home Fire Safety checks?

Our Home Fire Safety Advisors will come to your home and carry out a room by room check to provide you with appropriate advice to keep your household safer from the risk of fire.

During the visit, we will cover topics such as:
Using electricity safely
Cooking safely
Making an escape plan
What to do if there is a fire
Keeping children safe
Good practice – nighttime routine and other points relevant to you
Identifying and discussing any further support you may need if necessary

If you know someone who would benefit from a visit or you would like us to come and visit you, use the link below to apply
www.dwfire.org.uk/what-is-safe-and-well/

30/09/2026

🚒 Unattended Cooking – Bridport

📆 29/09/26 – 19:07

Both Bridport pumps were mobilised to a property where alarms were sounding and smoke was issuing.

Crews gained entry and found unattended cooking. The source was extinguished by removing the cooking from the heat, before the property was ventilated using a Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) fan.

🍳 Cooking is one of the leading causes of accidental house fires. Never leave cooking unattended, especially when using a hob or grill.

If you do have a cooking fire:

* Turn off the heat if it is safe to do so.
* Never attempt to move a pan that is on fire.
* Never use water on a fat or oil fire.
* Get out, stay out and call 999.

A working smoke alarm can provide vital early warning — make sure yours are tested regularly. 🚒

29/09/2026

🚒 A Visit from Bridport Friends Together

This evening we were delighted to welcome members of Bridport Friends Together to Bridport Fire Station.

Bridport Friends Together is an inclusive social group supporting adults with learning disabilities through community-based activities and events in and around Bridport.

We began the evening with a chat about fire safety, before giving everyone the opportunity to explore the fire station and have a look around our appliances.

It was a fantastic evening, with plenty of smiles, laughter and some great conversations. 😊

A big thank you to everyone from Bridport Friends Together for coming to see us. We really enjoyed having you at the station and hope you enjoyed your visit as much as we did.

🚒❤️

bridportfriendstogether

Address

Bridport

Telephone

+441722691000

Website

http://www.dwfire.org.uk/

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