News
September 25th 2024
Fire Service temporarily relocates from Station to Army Reserve Centre
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Eastern Station has been temporarily relocated to a nearby Army Reserve Centre.
The move will allow the Service to complete a £1.5 million refurbishment of the 50-year-old Station on Hastings Road, Leicester.
Stuart Williams OBE is the Chief Executive of East Midlands Reserves Forces and Cadets Association, which hires out suitable military venues to public and private entities for corporate, sports, and training events – whether a one-off or a longer-term arrangement – through its Alternative Venues programme.
He said: “When we heard Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service were in need of a temporary base, we were only too happy to help.
“Our two organisations share a lot in common – from the type of facilities we rely on to the fact our people add great value to society – and I hope this temporary move marks the start of a fruitful new relationship.
“Our estate’s versatility, in terms of facilities and locations across the region, enable us to hire out spaces for all manner of occasions, from blood donations to additional event parking, corporate events and even taekwondo classes.”
Anthony Wildgoose, Group Manager at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, added: “As a Service, we are proud to continually invest in our facilities.
“During the refurbishment, it is imperative that we maintain our fire cover and operational readiness to serve the communities of Evington, North Evington, Spinney Hills, and Thurncourt.
“To achieve this, we will be temporarily relocating our Station to a nearby location, less than one mile from the current Station.
“This temporary move ensures that we will still be able to respond to emergency incidents in the local community.”
If you would like to find out more about hiring a space through our Alternative Venues programme, please email em-alternativevenues@rfca.mod.uk
