Local Fire Stations Crook
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History and Background
The Fire Station at Crook was opened in 1961 with one retained pump. Originally fire cover for the area was provided by the National Coal Board Mines Rescue Station but in 1956 this was declared unsatisfactory, by the Secretary of State, and a temporary Station was opened and staffed by full time firefighters. This temporary Station remained operational until the opening of the new station in 1961. In 1972 a second pump was introduced at Crook with an additional appliance room built at the rear.
The town of Crook is located approximately 16km from the city of Durham and the A690 which connects Durham with Weardale. Once surrounded by over 20 coal mines, Crook used to be one of the main towns in the Durham Coalfield. Still a thriving community, employment in the area is now provided by a number of small and medium sized industrial estates both in Crook and in the neighbouring areas.
Appliances and Equipment
- 1 Rescue Water Tender Ladder
- 1 Water Tender Ladder
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