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| Operational area | |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| County | Cheshire |
| Agency overview | |
| Established | 1 April 1948 |
| Employees | 989 |
| Fire chief | Alex Waller[1] |
| Facilities and equipment | |
| Stations | 28[2][1] |
| Engines | 39[1] |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Rescues | 5 |
| HAZMAT | 1 |
| Rescue boats | 2 |
| Website | |
| www | |
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is the statutory fire and rescue service for the English county of Cheshire, consisting of the unitary authorities of Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton and Warrington. It operates 28 fire stations. The service is led by Chief Fire Officer Alex Waller, who was appointed in 2022,[1][3] and the Service Management Team. It is managed by the Cheshire Fire Authority, which is composed of councillors from the local communities of Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton and Warrington. They make decisions on issues such as policy, finance and resources.
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