Newport Pagnell Fire Station

Incident Area/Reach/Serving
The station covers a diverse area that includes urban, rural, residential, and industrial zones, including a significant stretch of the M1 motorway. It provides support to West Ashland, Broughton, and Olney Fire Stations. Station personnel are also actively involved in community safety initiatives aimed at reducing fire-related incidents and improving public safety. The Water Rescue Unit provides response from Aylesbury northwards and has successfully carried out numerous rescues from rivers, lakes and areas of flooding following adverse weather conditions.

Special Equipment
The station is equipped with two rescue vehicles:

• A Volvo Rescue Pump fitted with a Heavy Goods Vehicle Rescue Platform for incidents on the M1 and other emergencies.
• A Mercedes Sprinter van towing an Ionic 4.7m inflatable rescue boat with a 50HP outboard engine. The Water Rescue Unit is staffed by fully trained Swiftwater Rescue Boat Operators and Swift & Floodwater Rescue Technicians. The unit is also registered as a DEFRA National Asset for deployment in national emergencies.

Station Commander
Kevin Bamford