When the new call signs were being implemented in the WEST SDA over a 7 week period beginning 31/8/2020 doing 1 LSO Area per week, Cumnock was changed from Q13 to G29.

The South Western Fire Area Administration Scheme Order, 1948

                                                                                      Equipment                                                                             Retained

                                                                                      1 Self Propelled Pump                                                          1 Leading Fireman

                                                                                      1 Light Trailer Pump                                                            9 Firemen

The South Western Fire Area Administration Scheme Order, 1957

                                                                                      Equipment                                                                             Retained

                                                                                      2 Pump Appliances                                                              1 Sub Officer

                                                                                                                                                                                      1 Leading Fireman

                                                                                                                                                                                      8 Firemen

Establishment 2000

                                                                                        Equipment                                                                             Retained

                                                                                        2 Water Tender Ladders                                                     1 Station Officer

                                                                                                                                                                                        1 Sub Officer

                                                                                                                                                                                        2 Leading Firefighters

                                                                                                                                                                                        16 Firefighters

FIRE STATION VISIT 

Members of the Town Council visited the new fire station at Cumnock on Tuesday in company with SWAFB chairman, Bailie M’Auley and Area Firemaster Mackay. The building was completed in 15 months and cost £37,000. A full and interesting visit was rounded off by a vote of thanks from Provost M’Turk after which the firemen entertained their guests to a cup of tea.
(The Cumnock Chronicle, Friday, December 18, 1964. Page 3)

REDEDICATION

OF

CUMNOCK FIRE STATION

21^ST SEPTEMBER 2004

ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS

 PLATFORM PARTY ASSEMBLES

 INTRODUCTIONS
Assistant Firemaster K. Small
(Commander – West Command)

FIREMASTER’S OPENING REMARKS
Firemaster B. P. Sweeney MA, DipEFEng, MIFireE

RE-DEDICATION CEREMONY
Councillor J. Lowe
Convener, Strathclyde Fire Board

RE-DEDICATION OF STATION
Reverend C. Anderson
Father J. Thomson

FIREMASTER’S CLOSING REMARKS
Firemaster B. P. Sweeney MA, DipEFEng, MIFireE

CUMNOCK FIRE STATION

Original Fire Station was located at Tanyard Lane and the station moved to their present location in 1964 with the official opening on the 15^th December 1964. At the same time it was part of ‘A’ Division of South Western Fire Brigade.
After a number of years service the future of the station was destined for change. This however did not occur and the decision was taken to utilise its location as a community safety centre and possible training venue for retained stations within the Command towards the end of 2001.
Cumnock Fire Station is the third retained fire station within this sector of West Command to undergo a major refurbishment as part of the Brigade’s station upgrading programme.
A consultation process involved all the relevant stakeholders including Command H Q, Station personnel and representative bodies.
The refurbishment work included the following provisions – extension to accommodate Community Safety Personnel, electrical rewire, new boiler plant and heating, new plumbing, dignified facilities, disabled access, kitchen, toilet and shower facilities upgrade, locker accommodation, drying facilities, fire and security alarm installation, internal and external redecoration, furniture replacement and ancillary works.
The contract was awarded to Daniel Campbell & Son, Strathaven who commenced the refurbishment works in November 2003 with completion in early May 2004. The station had to remain operational at all times during the contract.
Tonight’s ceremony represents the completion of another major project demonstrating the commitment of the Strathclyde Fire Board to the local community.

2000                         Proposed that station to be upgraded to 1 pump wholetime and 1 pump retained.

September 2001     Station area is C risk and will not be upgraded to B risk therefore station will stay as 2 pump retained.

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