Glossop Fire Station

Glossop Fire Station is a vital new facility for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, designed to replace an outdated asset and deliver modern emergency response and training capabilities for the local community. DYSE provided both civil and structural engineering design, ensuring resilience and value in a challenging economic climate.

Located in Whitfield Park, Glossop, the new station addresses the needs of a growing community and the operational demands of a modern fire service. The previous station was no longer fit for purpose, prompting a redevelopment as part of a county-wide upgrade of fire stations.

DYSE’s design features a steel-framed appliance bay for two vehicles, with the two-storey ancillary block housing offices, storage, rest, and training facilities. The site includes a new smoke house and a dedicated training yard, supporting realistic emergency training. Civil engineering scope covered highways, external works, below-ground drainage, and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS). The scheme was value engineered in response to the economic impact of the Covid pandemic and rising construction costs, ensuring best value and sustainability.

The project was initially deferred due to a doubling of projected costs post-pandemic, with the team reimagining the scheme to deliver a more cost-effective solution without compromising service delivery. Stakeholder engagement included Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, operational teams, and the local community.

Completion is due in 2026, following planning approval and revised tendering.

Glossop Fire Station will provide state-of-the-art facilities for both wholetime and on-call firefighters, enhancing emergency response and community safety. The new design supports modern training needs and operational flexibility, while the value engineering process demonstrates DYSE’s commitment to delivering resilient, sustainable infrastructure in the face of economic uncertainty. The project is a model for public sector adaptation and partnership.