Hastings, Bohemia Road Community Fire Station

The Establishment is the number of posts required to make the Station fully resourced. This Station has an establishment of:-

• 40 Wholetime Firefighters.

Aerial Ladder Platform

This is a multi-purpose firefighting and rescue vehicle that can deliver a safe working platform up to 32 metres and is capable of delivering 2900 litres of water per minute.

Extended Rescue Pump - 1:7 Foam

Multi purpose appliance that carries both firefighting and rescue equipment including dedicated hydraulic rescue tools, water safety and rescue equipment, oxygen, etc. It carries 1800 litres of water, a pump can deliver 2250 litres of water per minute with additional 1-7 Foam capability. It is also equipped with a variety of ladders including a 12 metre extension ladder.

Fire Victim Support Unit

Crewed and operated in conjunction with the British Red Cross, this dedicated vehicle has the sole use of providing specialist support to the victims of fire. It provides assistance at short notice and is used to provide clothing, shelter and practical assistance when the victim of a fire is most in need. 

Each Station Area has its own particular mix of risks and problems and tools such as FSEC help to identify and quantify these Risks.

This results in specific aims and objectives per station which are incorporated into the Station Action Plan.

The Station Action Plan highlights performance over the last year and the borough targets to which this station contributes for this year.

• Station Action Plan