Tuesday 30th September 2025
The Fire Station at Portway, Warminster.
Photograph taken by Danny Howell
on Tuesday 30th September 2025.
The Fire Station At Portway, Warminster
Category: Fire and Rescue
Information about the fire brigade and rescue services in Warminster.
Can You Knit Teddy Bears For Use By DWFireRescue?
Friday 9th August 2024
A request on the Facebook page of Dorset & Wiltshire Fire And Rescue:
Calling all Knitters!
We are looking for people to knit or crochet teddies for crews to be able to give to children involved in incidents to help with comfort and reassurance.
Our firefighters carry teddy bears on our fire appliances and each bear has accompanying information for parents/carers that signposts to support for the child/children following the incident, if needed.
If you would like to make some teddies for us, please visit our website for more details including the knitting pattern and how to get in touch.
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Arson After House Fire At The Downlands, Warminster
Thursday 20th June 2024
From the Facebook page of Warminster Police:
A man has been released on bail following a fire inside a property in The Downlands, Warminster yesterday afternoon (19/06).
Police attended the property in support of our colleagues in the emergency services at around 3.15pm.
A man in his 40s was taken to hospital to be treated for reportedly minor injuries and was later arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
A scene at the property has now been lifted following an investigation.
House Fire At The Downlands, Warminster
Wednesday 19th June 2024
There was a house fire at The Downlands, Warminster, today (Wednesday 19th June 2024). The emergency services were called at around 2.46 pm.
Three fire engines were mobilised from Warminster, Trowbridge and Shaftesbury along with a fire engine from Frome, and an aerial ladder platform appliance from Swindon was also used. More than 20 firefighters tackled the blaze.
A spokesman for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said “On arrival, firefighters found a well-developed fire on the first floor of the property which also spread to the roof. Four breathing apparatus wearers used two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire and our stop was in at 4.23 pm.â€
A Wiltshire Police spokesman said “A cordon is in place at a property in The Downlands, Warminster, following a fire inside the property. At around 3.15 pm, we attended the property in support of our colleagues in the emergency services. A man in his 40s was taken to hospital to be treated for reportedly minor injuries and has now been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries. A scene is in place at the property while further enquiries are carried out.â€
Car Wash At Mere In Aid Of Fire Fighters Charity
Saturday 16th March 2024
From Dorset & Wiltshire Fire And Rescue Service:
There’s a charity car wash at Mere fire station on White Road today between 10am and 2pm in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity – pop over if your wheels are in need of a wash!
Vehicle Fire On A36 At Fisherton Delamere
Saturday 1st April 2023
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire And Rescue have reported:
Fire Vehicle Small – Fisherton Delamere
Date:Â 1st April, 2023
Time:Â 18:31
Description: A crew from Warminster attended a vehicle fire on A36 near Fisherton De La Mere. On arrival the vehicle was found to be well alight and crews used two Hose Reel Jets and two Breathing Apparatus to extinguish the fire. Wiltshire Police were also in attendance for traffic management
Josh Wyer Says He Has Only Ever Witnessed Respect And Dignity By His Fellow Firefighters
Wednesday 1st February 2023
Josh Wyer @jtwyer has tweeted:
I am proud to work for @DWFireRescue. The allegations on @itvnews tonight are not the service I’ve known for 20 years. Any tragic incident I’ve ever attended I’ve only ever witnessed the upmost respect and dignity from staff.
Fire Insurance Mark At 59 High Street, Heytesbury
Sunday 21st August 2016
Fire insurance mark above the front door at 59 High Street, Heytesbury, BA12 0ED.
Photographs taken by Danny Howell on Sunday 21st August 2016.
Car Wash At Warminster Fire Station Supports Kingdown School Students’ Everest Challenge, the Fire Fighters’ Charity And Two Hospices
Warminster firefighters are teaming up with students from Kingdown School to hold a charity car wash this weekend. The event – on Saturday 5th October 2013 – will be held at Warminster Fire Station, at Portway, between 10 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
The students will be drawn from Everest 2014, a team of 24 young people and three staff members from the school who are busy fundraising for an expedition to Mount Everest in December next year.
Watch Manager Chris Trimby explained: “Everest 2014 will be an amazing experience for the students, but they have also set themselves the target of raising money for Children’s Hospice South West and Dorothy House Hospice. The team will be working with local firefighters to wash cars, and we will be splitting the proceeds between their causes and our own Fire Fighters Charity.â€
As well as getting their cars cleaned, local people will be able to find out more about Everest 2014 by talking to the students, while the firefighters can advise on home fire safety and how to join Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service as an on-call firefighter.
More information about the Everest challenge can be found at www.kingdowneverest.co.uk
Car Crash At Corsley
Wednesday 4th August 2004
A driver who crashed his car on the A362 Warminster to Frome Road, near the Royal Oak public house, at Corsley Heath, suffered minor injuries, during the evening of Wednesday 4 August 2004. No other vehicles were involved. Warminster Fire Brigade was called to the accident at 7 p.m. and made the vehicle safe.