North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

What North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service does

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (NYFRS) is the statutory fire and rescue authority for North Yorkshire and the City of York, operating under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 as a publicly funded service accountable to the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. It delivers 24/7 emergency fire response through a network of 38 fire stations headquartered in Northallerton, supported by a Dynamic Cover Tool for real-time resource management, specialist wildfire apparatus (Argocat low-ground-pressure tracked vehicles, High Volume Pumps, Incident Command Units), and drone-based aerial reconnaissance. The service has developed differentiated wildfire capability, including Wildfire Tactical Advisors and trained personnel, formalised following the 2025 Fylingdales Moor/Langdale End wildfire that burned approximately 25km2 with no loss of life.

NYFRS's portfolio spans three statutory pillars: prevention, protection, and emergency response. Prevention includes Home Fire Safety Visits (more than doubling from 3,004 in 2023/24 to over 6,300 in 2025/26), youth programmes (Fire Cadets, FireSafe juvenile firesetter intervention, Crucial Crew, Schools Talks), and targeted safety campaigns (Be Moor Aware wildfire, Water Safety, Charge Safe, Chimney Fire Safety). Protection covers business fire safety audits and compliance support under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, with 416 additional businesses checked in 2025/26. Emergency response is delivered via 999 dispatch across the 38-station footprint, with mutual aid pacts to six other UK fire and rescue services plus National Resilience assets.

The service is funded entirely through public taxation and Combined Authority allocations, with all services provided free at point of use. The Community Risk Management Plan 2025-2029 sets the strategic agenda, and operational policy shifts (e.g., 24-hour Automatic Fire Alarm attendance from July 2026) signal expansion of the day-to-day response perimeter. Multi-agency partnerships with North Yorkshire Police, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, Forestry England, RAF Fylingdales, the North York Moors National Park Authority, and Natural England anchor the service within a wider emergency preparedness and environmental protection ecosystem.

Name

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

Legal name

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Website

https://northyorksfire.gov.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NYFRS is the statutory UK fire and rescue service for North Yorkshire and the City of York, delivering emergency response across 38 fire stations alongside prevention, business safety compliance, youth education, and specialist wildfire capability, funded through the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160), Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildfire Suppression & Incident Response (AFAMAEAE), Wildfire Risk Assessment, Prevention & Suppression Services (IMAMAJAG), Fire Alarm Monitoring & Dispatch (BPAKAFAC), Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI)

Keywords

• Emergency fire response
• Home fire safety
• Business fire safety
• Wildfire response services
• Community safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Northallerton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is a statutory fire and rescue authority providing 24/7 emergency response to fire and rescue incidents, proactive home fire safety visits for residents, business fire safety audits and compliance support, youth education programmes, and specialist wildfire response across North Yorkshire and the City of York. The service operates 38 fire stations with 227 staff, delivers FireSafe juvenile firesetter intervention, Fire Cadets and Crucial Crew events, and conducts fire investigation and community safety campaigns. All services are provided free of charge at the point of use to the public.

Product overview

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service provides a comprehensive portfolio of emergency response and community safety services. The core offering includes emergency fire response, home and business fire safety services, and youth education programs. Strategic planning is delivered through the Community Risk Management Plan 2025-2029. Key programs include the FireSafe juvenile intervention programme, Home Fire Safety Visit service, Business Fire Safety guidance, and various safety campaigns (wildfire, water safety, electrical safety). The Service also operates firefighter recruitment for both on-call and whole-time positions, and provides professional fire investigation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Fire and Rescue Response Statutory 24/7 emergency fire and rescue response service for North Yorkshire and the City of York, activated through 999 emergency calls and delivered by 227 operational staff across 38 fire stations.
• Home Fire Safety Visits Free proactive home fire safety visits delivered to residential households by the Prevention Team, providing fire safety assessments, smoke alarm advice, and tailored safety guidance to residents across North Yorkshire and York.
• Business Fire Safety Services Statutory fire safety compliance support, audits, and inspections for commercial premises, business owners, landlords, and Responsible Persons across North Yorkshire and York, delivered by the Protection and Risk team.
• FireSafe Programme Juvenile firesetter intervention programme delivered to at-risk young people and their families to address fire-setting behaviour and reduce fire-related harm among youth populations in North Yorkshire and York.
• Fire Cadets Youth development programme providing skills development, fire safety education, and engagement activities for young people across North Yorkshire and York.
• Crucial Crew Multi-agency safety education event delivered in partnership with other emergency services and agencies to school-age children across North Yorkshire and York, covering multiple safety topics.
• Schools Talks Fire safety education talks delivered by service personnel to school children across North Yorkshire and York as part of community safety activity.
• Wildfire Tactical Response Specialist wildfire response capability including Wildfire Tactical Advisors, Argocat off-road vehicles, High Volume Pumps, and drone support, deployed across North Yorkshire's moorland and rural areas.
• Fire Investigation Investigation of fire causes, origins, and circumstances delivered by the Protection and Risk function, supporting statutory and partnership enquiries across North Yorkshire and York.
• Community Safety Campaigns Public safety awareness campaigns delivered to communities across North Yorkshire and York, covering fire safety, prevention messaging, and seasonal safety topics.
• On-Call Firefighter Recruitment Recruitment service attracting on-call (retained) firefighters to staff fire stations across North Yorkshire and York, supporting the retained duty system and rural station coverage.
• Wholetime Firefighter Roles Recruitment for wholetime (full-time) firefighter roles supporting 24/7 operational response across North Yorkshire and York's 38 fire stations.

Quantifiable outcome

• No loss of life or serious injuries during Fylingdales Moor wildfire 2025, despite 25km2 burn area
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• North Yorkshire PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-agency partnership for emergency response, anti-social behaviour reduction, and community safety. Collaboration on Operation FireSafe to tackle deliberate fire-setting. Joint investigations with Police specialists including CSI and Specialist Intelligence Unit.
• Yorkshire Ambulance ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint emergency response partnership for major incidents. Combined training exercises including decontamination response training at LNER Community Stadium, York.
• Forestry EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCritical partner for wildfire prevention, response, and land management. Forestry England monitors controlled burns, provides heavy machinery for fire breaks, and manages forest access. NYFRS handed over wildfire management to Forestry England during Langdale incident.
• North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum (NYLRF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatutory multi-agency partnership coordinating emergency planning, response, and recovery. Produced multi-agency debrief into Fylingdales Moor wildfire response. Coordinates strategic and tactical coordinating groups during major incidents.
• North York Moors National Park AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in wildfire response and environmental protection for National Park lands affected by the Fylingdales Moor wildfire.
• Natural EnglandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for environmental protection and land management advice, particularly regarding wildfire risk assessment using Fire Severity Index (FSI) data.
• Environment AgencymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental agency partner involved in wildfire response and environmental impact assessment during major incidents.
• RAF FylyingdalesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCritical infrastructure protected during wildfire. MOD fire service crew members coordinated with NYFRS during the incident. Military police conducted perimeter patrols and fire observations.
• Cleveland Fire BrigadesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner providing resources during the Fylingdales Moor wildfire response.
• West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue ServicesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner providing resources during the Fylingdales Moor wildfire response.
• Humberside Fire and Rescue ServicesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner providing resources during the Fylingdales Moor wildfire response.
• Cumbria Fire and Rescue ServicesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner providing resources during the Fylingdales Moor wildfire response.
• Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue ServicesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner providing resources during the Fylingdales Moor wildfire response.
• London Fire BrigadesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partner providing National Resilience assets during the Fylingdales Moor wildfire response.
• Fire Operations Group (FOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated multi-agency forum bringing together Fire and Rescue Services, landowners, and environmental partners to support wildfire preparedness, prevention, and response planning. Established following the Fylingdales Moor wildfire.
• Fire Stoppers (Crimestoppers)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational initiative powered by Crimestoppers providing 100% anonymous reporting of deliberate fire-setting, attacks on firefighters, fire safety concerns, and hoarding risks. NYFRS is an official Fire Stoppers partner.
• StayWise (NFCC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree National Fire Chiefs Council-led online library providing safety-focused educational resources for children aged 3-18, bringing together materials from UK emergency services.
• Hertfordshire County CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided National Resilience Enhanced Logistics Support Deployment during the Fylingdales Moor wildfire response.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Forestry England: Government forestry authority and key partner for wildfire prevention, controlled burns, and post-incident land management on NYFRS-served land. Not a direct FRS peer but an essential ecosystem partner for wildfire response.

Broad incumbents

• London Fire Brigade: Largest UK fire and rescue service and custodian of National Resilience specialist assets. Provided National Resilience assets to NYFRS during Fylingdales Moor and represents a broader incumbent with significant specialist and urban capability.

Direct peers

• Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service: Statutory FRS covering a large, predominantly rural geography with significant wildfire and moorland risk. Comparable to NYFRS in both scale and rural/wildfire response profile.
• Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service: Large regional UK FRS serving a mixed urban/rural and moorland geography. Highly comparable operating model, including prevention, protection, and response services, with similar wildfire exposure in the Pennines.
• Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service: Large metropolitan statutory FRS with broader urban remit. Documented mutual aid partner during the Fylingdales Moor wildfire and comparable as a major UK FRS with shared national resilience framework.
• West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service: Neighbouring statutory fire and rescue service covering West Yorkshire. Directly comparable as a UK FRS with similar statutory mandate, prevention/protection/response portfolio, and mutual aid relationships documented with NYFRS.
• Cleveland Fire Brigade: Statutory fire and rescue service in the Teesside area. Comparable regional UK FRS, listed as a mutual aid partner during the Fylingdales Moor wildfire response.
• Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service: Statutory FRS for a rural, wildfire-exposed English county. Comparable to NYFRS due to similar moorland/wildfire risk profile and rural service delivery model; mutual aid partner during Fylingdales Moor response.
• Humberside Fire and Rescue Service: Regional statutory fire and rescue service covering East Riding and Hull. Comparable regional UK FRS operating under the same Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 framework and a documented mutual aid partner of NYFRS.

Regional players

• South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue: Neighbouring regional UK FRS operating under the same statutory framework. Not a direct mutual aid partner in the Fylingdales Moor response but directly comparable as a Yorkshire-region statutory service.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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