Princes Risborough sits on the western slopes of the Chilterns. The fire station faces the well-known landmark, Whiteleaf Cross, which dates back to at least the 1700s. The fire station in New Road dates back to 1959, but there has been a station and firefighters in Princes Risborough since the 1800s.
Before 1959, the fire station was situated in East’s Yard. This site no longer exists, but for reference, it was where the flats are located today off Church Street, immediately opposite the Malthouse Shopping Parade. There was a field next to East’s Yard where the horses that pulled the fire pump grazed when it was not required for a call.
Incident Area/Reach/Serving
Princes Risborough’s firefighters give cover to Princes Risborough and surrounding villages including Askett, Cadsden, Horsenden, Longwick, Monks Risborough, Saunderton and Whiteleaf. Premises on their ground include schools, a private hospital, MoD sites, commercial and residential areas and several National Heritage buildings.
Special Equipment
The station is equipped with one fire appliances and a Water Carrier that enables the teams to handle a wide range of emergencies effectively
Training for Princes Risborough’s On-Call firefighters is held on Tuesdays, starting at 7:00pm. These sessions are crucial for maintaining high readiness and skill levels. Interested in joining? Visit our recruitment page for more information.
Station Commander
Paul Henderson