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

All set up and ready for the day at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury show 2026. You'll find us located on-site by gate 2....
19/08/2026

All set up and ready for the day at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury show 2026. You'll find us located on-site by gate 2.

Please come see us and have a look around the appliance and equipment. We'll also be giving out information on fire safety and prevention and discussing on call recruitment opportunities in your local area for anyone that's interested!

Have a great day at the show!

On Wednesday a crew from Gillingham will be at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show 2026!Don't worry, the main attraction...
18/08/2026

On Wednesday a crew from Gillingham will be at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show 2026!

Don't worry, the main attraction will be there as well! Come say hi, have a look round the fire engine, have a chat with us about on call recruitment for your local station and all things fire safety and prevention 🚨🔥

Another busy week for the crew at Gillingham! 17 shouts in 7 days 🚨 we rescued some sheep, put out small fires locally t...
14/08/2026

Another busy week for the crew at Gillingham! 17 shouts in 7 days 🚨 we rescued some sheep, put out small fires locally to major heath and field fires across the service, assisted with fire cover on standby duties and performed command support at some large incidents.

This high level of incident has not only affected our service in Dorset and Wiltshire but has been seen across the nation due to the extreme heat and lack of rain. Please continue to help by not using disposable BBQs or open fires, don't throw lit objects on the ground and report any signs of fire immediately!

On Monday night's drill we were joined by crews from Shaftesbury and Mere to present FF Ewen Mcneish with his 30 years o...
30/07/2026

On Monday night's drill we were joined by crews from Shaftesbury and Mere to present FF Ewen Mcneish with his 30 years of service award. Outstanding achievement and dedication across his career at Gillingham fire station and various stations in his full-time career, congratulations Ewen! We also presented FF Colin Hatcher with an award recognising his dedication and commitment to the fire brigades union for 25 years, another amazing achievement!

Over the last few weeks, we have been incredibly busy at Gillingham fire station during the hot weather. Various fires ...
14/07/2026

Over the last few weeks, we have been incredibly busy at Gillingham fire station during the hot weather. Various fires in the open and heath fires on the command support unit and main appliance, Standbys at Amesbury and Shaftesbury, vehicle fires, RTCs, domestic fires and alarms.

With the hot, dry weather set to continue, the wildfire risk remains in place.

You can help reduce the risk of fires by:

Only having a bonfire if it is absolutely essential. In the current conditions, fires can spread incredibly quickly.

Disposing of rubbish responsibly-never leave glass bottles or litter in the countryside.

Ensuring ci******es and other smoking materials are fully extinguished and disposed of safely.

Never discard lit smoking materials from vehicles.

If you see a fire, dial 999 immediately and ask for the Fire Service. Reporting fires early gives us the best chance of preventing them from spreading and causing significant damage.

Thank you for helping us keep our communities safe. Stay safe, stay vigilant, and enjoy the sunshine responsibly.

🚨Shout - Fire Standing Corn/Crops. 13/07/26, 15:31🚨 a crew of 5 were mobilised to a crop fire in Trowbridge along with 5...
14/07/2026

🚨Shout - Fire Standing Corn/Crops. 13/07/26, 15:31🚨 a crew of 5 were mobilised to a crop fire in Trowbridge along with 5 other appliances from DWFRS and neighbouring services. A large area was damaged by the fire including crops and hedges fanned by winds and the dry environment. The crews were able to prevent the spread of the fire using various hose and jets. Once under control, we took care of hot spots and anything left smouldering.

Crew - WM Jones, CM Dyer, FF Hatcher, FF Mcneish, FF Walker. We arrived back at station just in time for Monday's drill night!

2 shouts today for the crew at Gillingham fire station. First up was a vehicle fire in the early hours. Car well alight ...
29/06/2026

2 shouts today for the crew at Gillingham fire station. First up was a vehicle fire in the early hours. Car well alight on arrival, 2 BA wearers got the fire under control before it could spread to nearby vehicles and trees with assistance from Shaftesbury fire station. Arrived back at station just before 2am.

Next up was a 2 car RTC at midday. We made the vehicles safe and assisted the ambulance with casualty care before the stop came in an hour later.

In the early hours this morning a crew of 5 were mobilised to our second vehicle fire in as many days. On arrival the ve...
22/06/2026

In the early hours this morning a crew of 5 were mobilised to our second vehicle fire in as many days. On arrival the vehicle was partially alight. 2 BA wearers with one hose reel jet, a hooligan bar and thermal imaging camera extinguished the fire and made the vehicle safe.

At 2:12am the crew were called out to a vehicle fire in the local area. Upon arrival we were met with a car well alight ...
21/06/2026

At 2:12am the crew were called out to a vehicle fire in the local area. Upon arrival we were met with a car well alight which was also affecting the nearby fencing. We used 2 BA and 2 hose reel jets to get the fire under control and fully extinguished while using the thermal imaging camera to check for any hot spots. The stop came in just before 4am.

Think you can help make a difference for your local community and join us at Gillingham fire station as an on call firefighter? Check out our recruitment page online or contact the station directly.

Thanks to everyone who came to have a chat and a look round the appliance at Gillingham in gear this morning. Great to s...
13/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to have a chat and a look round the appliance at Gillingham in gear this morning. Great to see so many people out and about

We are currently recruiting paid on call firefighters at Gillingham fire station. If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, please visit our recruitment page online or pop down the station for a visit

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