Incident Summary – Monday 12th October – Day Shift

Published 12th Oct 2026

Time: 09:56  Location: Richmond

A crew from Richmond responded to a dog that had become stuck down a steep bankside. Crews used working at height equipment to access the dog, who was uninjured, and reunite them with their owner.

Time: 10:55  Location: Hampsthwaite

A crew responded to a young child that had accidentally become locked inside a car. Crews gained entry to the car via a rear window panel allowing them to retrieve the keys and unlock the car. The child was unharmed and left in the care of a family member.

Time: 10:57  Location: Kearby

A crew attended a fire alarm activation inside a residential property. On arrival this was confirmed to be a false alarm due to a fault on the system.

Time: 12:21  Location: East Appleton

A crew from Richmond responded to a report of a fire sighted in the open. This was found to be a controlled burn under supervision. Advice was given.

Time: 13:04  Location: Station Parade, Harrogate

A crew from Harrogate responded to a small fuel leak measuring approximately 1m x 1m. Crews cleared up the spill and made the scene safe.

Time: 13:52  Location: Scarborough

A crew from Scarborough responded to assist the Ambulance service with a casualty. Crew power was used to lift and extricate the casualty to a road ambulance.

Time: 14:34  Location: Wetherby

Crews from Tadcaster and Harrogate responded to assist West Yorkshire fire and rescue service at a property where there was a smell of burning. On arrival this was found to be a false alarm with good intent due to a overheating boiler.