Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) is the statutory fire and rescue service for the county of Hertfordshire, England. HFRS covers an area of 1,514 square miles (3,920 km2) and a population of 1.19 million.
| Operational area | |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Address | Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7LD |
| Agency overview | |
| Established | 1925 |
| Employees | 1,000 |
| Chief Fire Officer | Alex Woodman |
| Facilities and equipment | |
| Stations | 29 |
| Website | |
| www | |
The service headquarters is located in Hertford whilst the Training and Development Centre (JESA (Joint Emergency Services Academy)) and Fire Control Centre are located in Stevenage. It is administered by a Fire Authority which is an internal part of Hertfordshire County Council. The service is led by Chief Fire Officer Alex Woodman, who was appointed in Sept 2021
In December 2005, the service dealt with what is thought to be the largest fire since World War II following an explosion at the Buncefield oil depot near Hemel Hempstead. The incident saw a large scale national response involving many UK fire services.