Frequently Asked Questions

How many fire stations are there in Hampshire?

There are 52 Fire Stations across Hampshire, organised into 10 operational divisions. You can find out more about the fire stations, and fire service provision in your area.

How many staff do you employ?

We employ a total of 1935 staff. 810 wholetime firefighters, 755 retained firefighters and 370 support staff.

How is Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service funded?

We are funded through a combination of Council Tax, Support Grants and Business Rates. Each household in Hampshire pays on average just £1 per week for the Fire Service. Learn more about funding and our budget.

How many vehicles are there in the fleet?

There are approximately 253 vehicles in the HFRS fleet - from front line tenders to support equipment and educational vehicles. Learn more about our fleet allocation.

How can I become a firefighter?

We run recruitment for both wholetime and retained firefighters. In addition, we also employ support staff in a wide variety of roles.

What can I do to make my home safer?

The first and most important thing is to fit a Smoke Alarm. We have information about the ways you can make you and your home safer.