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Sunderland East Community Fire Station

Sunderland East Station 52
Sunderland East

Our Station

Opened in May 1993, by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh K.G K.T, Sunderland East Fire Station is located on Railway Row in the Sunderland central area of the City of Sunderland. It covers several Local Council Wards namely; Barnes, Millfield, St Michaels, Hendon, and Ryhope. 

The staff are the main asset and, in addition to responding to emergencies, undertake a range of Community Safety (CS) activities that are primarily aimed at preventing fires and deaths and injuries in fires. 

The station includes a Community Safety Centre which consists of a Community Safety Team, Phoenix Project in conjunction with the Youth Offending Team and a Young Fire-fighters Association (YFA). Also located here is a project run in conjunction with the Prince’s Trust. An Arson Task Force which serves the whole of Sunderland and is funded by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is also located on this site. The facility is acessible to all members of our community.  

The Area

The geographical area served by Sunderland East Fire Station spans relatively affluent residential to large pre/post war council estates, a large number of high rise residential and light and heavy industrial premises. It also includes the Bridges Shopping Complex, Sunderland University, Sunderland Royal Hospital, and Hendon Docks. Due to the University the City Centre has a substantial student population.

 The population, based on the 2001 Census, is 56,111 persons who are predominantly from Anglo-Saxon background (91.0%) with a combined ethnic group of (9.0%). There are 24,182 dwellings within the Station area with approximately: - 

  • 60.0% Owner Occupied

  • 16.0% Local Authority Rented

  • 11.2% Privately Rented

  • 10.0% Housing Association Rented

 

Single parent families occupy 7.8% of dwelling, with 15.5 % single pensioner households.  

Levels of unemployment across this area vary from 12.5% for males and 6.5% for females compared to the national average of 4.7% (2001 census). These figures reflect the wide variety of socio-economic groups residing within individual neighbourhoods, which can be linked to the risk of dwelling fires occurring within the area.

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Young Firefighters in Action

Introduction

In September 1992, Tyne and Wear Metropolitan Fire Service, in partnership with the Newcastle City Challenge, opened its first branch of the Young Firefighters Association at the West Road Fire Station.  The primary strategic objective was to strengthen the social and community infrastructure, which after the inner city disturbance had become a little fragile. 

Young people who were accepted into the organisation came from a wide and varied background. Those who were at risk of offending, non-attendees at school, as well as those who academically were doing well and who were expected to progress into further education. This fine balance of character and personality helped to set the foundations of a successful Branch. 

What We Offer 

During the meetings the Young Firefighters are given practical and theoretical instructions on Fire Service related subjects. The training is of a comparable standard to that of operational firefighters taking into account age, height and weight differences.

 

In addition to the weekly meetings, Young Firefighters are also involved in:

  • attending Fire Service ceremonial occasions

  • displaying their skills on open days and summer fairs, attending drill comps.

  • High Sheriff award scheme

  • public relations in the community

  • National and International Camps (Croatia, Finland, Holland, France)


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Young Firefighter Association

Aims and Objectives  

  • To enable young people aged between 13 and 17 to join a uniformed organisation associated with the Fire Service.

  • To aid personal development mentally, physically and socially.

  • To help develop leadership qualities and the ability to try new experiences.

  • To help develop team skills with mutual support.

 

We would encourage all those who wish to apply to download the application form and send it to Sunderland Central Community Fire Station, and wish you the best of luck with your application.

 

YFA Application Form
YFA Application Form - [162 KB] Application Form and Information for the Young Firefighters Association.
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Phoenix Project Logo

The Phoenix Project  

The Phoenix Project is a partnership run between Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and the Sunderland and Newcastle Youth Offending Services and funded through the Youth Justice Board. 

The Project is committed to improving the life chances of every young person it works with by introducing them to Life Skills. 

History 

The Phoenix Project was established in September 2000 at Sunderland Central Fire Station. The scheme aims to provide an intensive five-day work experience course. 

The course works with young people who are known to be offending and those at risk of offending, between the ages of 12 and 18. All the participants volunteer to go on the course, which seeks to foster the benefits of working within a disciplined uniformed team. 

Course Objectives 

  • Enable young people to experience being part of a team

  • Increase awareness of impacts of offending/anti-social behaviour

  • Enhanced employment opportunities

  • Development of personal and social confidence

  • Reduction in offending and anti-social behaviour

 

The culmination of the weeks work experience is the passing out parade and the presentation of their certificates and portfolio of work by senior fire services officers. 

They will demonstrate in front of relatives and friends the skills that they have learned over the five-day intensive fire service experience. 

An independent review by Newcastle University using anecdotal and statistical evidence was carried out early on in the project. The resulting figures proved how successful Phoenix was.

Contact Us 

Address 

Sunderland East Community Fire Station
Railway Row
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR1 3HE

Telephone 

+44 (0)191 444 1220 

e-Mail

sunderland.east@twfire.gov.uk 

Sunderland East Community Fire Station - Map and Directions
Sunderland East Community Fire Station - Map and Directions - [496 KB] Contact details, map and directions for Sunderland East Community Fire Station.
Home Risk Assessment
Home Safety Check

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is committed to achieving it's Vision of 'Creating the Safest Community' by reducing the risk of fire in domestic premises through Home Safety Checks.  

Firefighters can visit your home, where you may be at the greatest risk from fire, and offer simple advice on Fire Safety, tailored specifically to your needs. We can also, where necessary fit free smoke detectors, and in certain cases, provide a deep fat fryer to replace a conventional chip pan. 

We are currently targeting our resources those households most at risk, but will attend to you as soon as possible if you request this service. 

Follow the link for further information on the assessment process and how to request a Home Safety Check

The Prince's Trust

The Prince's Trust Team programme was set up in 1976 by HRH The Prince of Wales, using money from his Navy pension fund. The programme provides personal development courses, which enable teams of young people, from diverse backgrounds, to work in the community and give them incentives to continue to make a contribution of lasting impact, both to themselves and their communities. Teams consist of approximately twelve to fifteen volunteers, both employed and unemployed. The aim is to achieve a blend of gender, age group, ethnic background and ability ranges.

 Each team runs for twelve weeks and enables team members to develop their confidence, motivation and leadership skills through teamwork within the community. The teams complete a full and challenging programme consisting of five key stages. 

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Princes Trust Logo
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Stage 1 - Induction and Residential Team Building

Stage 2 - Community Projects - Local Project and Individual Placement

Stage 3 - Next Steps - Activities for Future Planning/CV's, Job Search, etc

Stage 4 - Final Team Challenges - Set by Team Leaders

Stage 5 - Final Review and Presentation 

There are many benefits for all concerned in the partnership between the Fire Service and the Prince's Trust. Team members attending the courses run by the Service gain an enhanced experience and are allowed the opportunity to develop in key areas. The Fire Service itself gains further esteem and status within the local community and employees with additional transferable skills and qualifications. The Fire Service is becoming more involved within the community and with the Prince's Trust positive outcomes are apparent to those involved 

Follow the link for further information on the Prince's Trust