Incident Summary – Friday 23rd October 2026 – Day Shift

Time: 06.51     Location: A19

Crews from Northallerton, Ripon as well as assistance from Thornaby and Coulby Newham responded to reports of a three vehicle road traffic collision. Crews removed the roof of a vehicle to safely extricate one of the casualties. They were taken to hospital for further checks. Fire crews made the vehicles safe.

Time: 10.29      Location: York

Acomb crew responded to assist a carer gain entry to a property after the occupant had fallen over. Crews gained entry through a window and assist the occupant back up. Advice was given to the carers present.

Time: 10.42      Location: York 

York crew responded to assist individuals stuck in a lift. On arrival of the fire service the lift engineer was able to release the individuals. No action required by the fire service. Advice was given.

Time: 12.04      Location: Tadcaster

Tadcaster responded to assist police gain entry to a property due to welfare concerns for the occupant. Crews safely gained entry and left the incident with the Police.

Time: 13.33       Location: Thirkleby 

Thirsk crews responded to a two vehicle road traffic collision. Crews made the scene safe and left the incident with the police.

Crews from Bentham and Ripon responded to automatic fire alarm activations, after investigation this was found to be a false alarm. Advice was given.