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Jun 2022
Fire Brigades Union 'seriously concerned' over cuts to Harrogate service
The North Yorkshire branch of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said it's seriously concerned over proposed cuts to the service in Harrogate and warned public safety will be put at greater risk.
The warning from the FBU comes after the proposals were made public by Zoe Metcalfe, the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, last month and include halving Harrogate fire station’s overnight capacity.
The station, on Skipton Road, currently operates two fire engines 24 hours a day. But under new plans, it would have just one appliance from 10pm to 9am when fewer incidents usually occur.
Ms Metcalfe said at the time that she was confident "the right people, right equipment and the right support would continue to be available to everyone".
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A public consultation was launched last month to gather the community’s views on the proposals.
The union is urging firefighters and the public to have their say, and make their concerns heard over the impact the plans will have on emergency fire cover across the region.
North Yorkshire FBU Brigade Secretary Steve Howley said:
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