Northern Division

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Firefighters at this station receive extra training to provide a medical response, along with the ambulance service, to life-threatening incidents in their local community.

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The Aberaeron area has an approximate population of 7,000 and the station provides emergency response to the town itself and neighbouring communities of Aberarth, Cilcennin, Llanon, Felin Fach, Llwyncelin.

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The Aberystwyth area has an approximate population of 33,000 and the station provides emergency response to the town itself and neighbouring communities of Llanbadarn Fawr, Capel Bangor, Ponterwyd, Borth, Bow Street, Talybont, Treddol, and Llanrystud. Based at the station are the command and administrative teams along with Whole time personnel supported by On Call crews.

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Firefighters at this station receive extra training to provide a medical response, along with the ambulance service, to life-threatening incidents in their local community.

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The Cardigan area has an approximate population of 12,500 and the station provides emergency response to the town itself and neighbouring communities of Penparc, Aberporth, Llechryd, Gwbert and St Dogmeals.

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Firefighters at this station receive extra training to provide a medical response, along with the ambulance service, to life-threatening incidents in their local community.

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The Lampeter area has an approximate population of 11,406 and the station provides emergency response to the town itself and neighbouring communities of Cwmann, Cellan, Llanybydder, Cribyn and Llangybi.

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The area has an approximate population of 5,420 and the station provides emergency response to the town itself and neighbouring communities of Llanarth, Cross Inn and Llangrannog.

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Firefighters at this station receive extra training to provide a medical response, along with the ambulance service, to life-threatening incidents in their local community.

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The Tregaron area has an approximate population of 5,200 and the station provides emergency response to the town itself and neighbouring communities of Pontrhydfendigaid, Llangeitho, Llanddewi Brefi.

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Abercrave, in Powys, is three miles from the town of Ystradgynlais on the slopes of the mountain Cribarth, famous for its ‘Sleeping Giant’ appearance. On the boundary of The Brecon Beacons National Park, this area is well suited for sports enthusiasts as kayaking, go-karting and quad biking are all available locally as are abseiling, canoeing, rock climbing, caving and gorge walking.

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Abercrave station is located in the residential area of Abercrave next to the Primary School. The administrative area for Abercrave includes Ystradgynlais, Coelbren, Glyntawe, Gurnos, Lower and Upper Cwmtwrch. The Station Ground has a population of 9,654.

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Brecon is a traditional Mid Wales market town nestling in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons National Park with a population of approximately 14,600. The main risks for Brecon and its surrounding communities are the road networks which consist of several arterial trunk roads including the A40, A470, A478 and other A and B roads. 

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Firefighters at this station receive extra training to provide a medical response, along with the ambulance service, to life-threatening incidents in their local community.

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Builth Wells has a population of 5,715. The Station covers Builth Wells town and the surrounding communities of Llyswen, Erwood, Llanelwedd and Llanafan Fawr. The main risk for Builth Wells and its surrounding communities are the A and B road networks leading to Builth Wells as well as the A470 trunk road, which traverses through Builth Wells. The River Wye flows through the town and can, at times, pose a risk from flooding and water rescues.

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Crickhowell is a picturesque town situated in the South East corner of Powys, with an approximate population of 5,862. The town lies on the A40 Trunk road and is also sited within the Brecon Beacons National Park. The station provides emergency response and support to the town and its surrounding communities.

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Firefighters at this station receive extra training to provide a medical response, along with the ambulance service, to life-threatening incidents in their local community.

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Hay-on-Wye is located on the Welsh / English border. Most of the town lies within Wales, but Eastern parts do encroach into England. The station provides emergency cover and support to 4100 persons living within the town and the surrounding communities. The main risk for Hay on Wye and its surrounding communities are the A and B road networks in the area. 

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Knighton has a population of 4,099 and is situated in the North East part of Radnorshire. The Station covers Knighton town and the surrounding communities of Beguildy and Llangunllo. The main risk for Knighton and its surrounding communities are the A and B road networks in the area. 

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Llandrindod Wells is a firmly placed ‘hub’ of Wales and hive of activity with a population of 9,789. Llandrindod Wells has had a new Combined Service’s Fire Station, Police Station and Magistrates Court which was completed in 2012. The Fire Station covers Llandrindod Wells town, and the surrounding communities of Disserth and Tregoed, Llanbadarn Fawr, Llangunllo, Llanyre and Crossgates. The remaining Station area is predominantly rural. The main risk for Llandrindod Wells and its surrounding communities are the A and B road networks in the area as well as the A 470 trunk road. Notable premises include a hospital, a college, a comprehensive school, and a railway line and station.

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The community has a small population of 4,923, is located in central Montgomeryshire and lies at the heart of an extensive agricultural community in the middle valley of the Afon Banwy. Llanfair Town is a small market town that hosts one of the busiest routes in Mid Wales, and as such is a gateway for people wishing to travel West during the summer. This transient population increases the road risk during holiday periods. 

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Llanfyllin has a population of 7,528. The small town of Llanfyllin in Northern Montgomeryshire lies at the heart of an extensive agricultural community in the upper Cain Valley. The station covers Llanfyllin Town itself and the surrounding communities such as Aber-Naint, Llanfechain, Tycrwyn, Llanfihangel and Bwlch-Y-Cibau. 

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Firefighters at this station receive extra training to provide a medical response, along with the ambulance service, to life-threatening incidents in their local community.

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Llanwrtyd Wells the smallest town in Britain in the heart of the Brecon Beacons has a population of 1875 the station provides emergency cover and support to the town and its surrounding communities. The main risk for Llanwrtyd Wells and its surrounding communities are the A and B road networks in the area. The crew also support the Ambulance Service in the area by providing a Co-responder Service.

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Firefighters at this station receive extra training to provide a medical response, along with the ambulance service, to life-threatening incidents in their local community.

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The town is situated in the pastoral and afforested hill country of Mid Wales and has a total population of 5,505. The Fire Station covers Machynlleth town itself and the surrounding communities such as Derwenlas, Penegeos, Forge, Abergwydol and Ffriddgate. Machynlleth serves as an important transport junction between Mid, North and West Wales, both by road and by rail.

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Firefighters at this station receive extra training to provide a medical response, along with the ambulance service, to life-threatening incidents in their local community.

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Situated on the Welsh border, Montgomery has a relatively small population of 5,175, is situated between Newtown and Welshpool. The area of Montgomery is predominantly a farming community with the small town centre presenting only a medium risk in terms of Property Fires. The Station is however on a B road route from Newtown to Shrewsbury, as such, the Station is frequently required to attend Road Traffic Collisions.

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Firefighters at this station receive extra training to provide a medical response, along with the ambulance service, to life-threatening incidents in their local community.

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With a total population of 19,074, Newtown is the largest settlement in Powys and has a range of community services and facilities that should be associated with such a settlement. There are busy trunk road systems branching out in all directions; a large proportion of the vehicles travelling through the area are transient, resulting in a proportionally higher rate of Road Traffic Collisions compared to similar wards in the County. The River Severn runs through the town and at certain times of the year a great deal of flooding occurs, both in the town centre and lower downstream towards Welshpool.

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Firefighters at this station receive extra training to provide a medical response, along with the ambulance service, to life-threatening incidents in their local community.

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Presteigne has a population of 4,388. The Station covers Presteigne town and the surrounding communities of Whitton, New Radnor, Old Radnor, Norton and Walton. This is a Town with a substantial amount of post-war housing, which has grown along the B4355, an important local route between Presteigne and its neighbour Knighton in the North. The main risk for Presteigne and its surrounding communities are the A and B road networks in the area. Other risks include a comprehensive school, feed mill, farmer’s co-op and a printed circuit board manufacturer.

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The town of Rhayader has a population of 3,376. It is situated at a natural crossroads between East and West, North and South. The Fire station provides emergency cover and support to the town of Rhayader and its surrounding communities. The main risk for Rhayader and its surrounding communities are the A and B road networks as well as the A470 trunk road which runs through the town.

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Talgarth has a population of 4,600. It is a quiet rural town with a few public houses and hotels, close to Brecon, Crickhowell and Hay-on-Wye. The station covers Talgarth and the surrounding communities of Bronllys, Three Cocks and Llangorse. The community is served by the trunk roads A479 Talgarth to Crickhowell, the A470 and the main A438 Bronllys road to Hay on Wye. Notable premises include a Calor Gas depot in Three Cocks, a school and Bronllys castle. The town also has other risks which include the River Wye where crews have been called to numerous incidents.

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Welshpool has a population of approximately 16,000; it is an area centre which has good road and rail communications with the rest of Mid-Wales, the West Midlands and the North West. The main risk for Welshpool and its surrounding communities are the various road networks in the area; in particular the A458 (T), A483 (T), A490 and several B class and unclassified roads. The River Severn and several tributaries run through the town and during the autumn/winter this is a cause for concern in relation to flooding incidents.