Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is the statutory fire and rescue service covering Cornwall, England. As of April 2019, the service employs over 400 retained firefighters, 203 full-time firefighters, plus 170 support and administrative staff. Created under the Fire Services Act 1947 as "Cornwall County Fire Brigade", the name changed to "Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service" on 1 October 2009.
| Operational area | |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| County | Cornwall |
| Agency overview | |
| Employees | 374 full-time equivalent (2019) |
| Chief Fire Officer | Kathryn Billing |
| Facilities and equipment | |
| Divisions | 8 |
| Stations | 31 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Website | |
| www | |
The service is administered by Cornwall Council, with a new service headquarters (SHQ) at Tolvaddon opened in 2015.
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