Doncaster Sheffield Airport investing in fire rescue vehicles

Doncaster Sheffield Airport has placed an order for three new state-of-the-art fire appliances as work continues to prepare the facility for the return of operations next year.

The new appliances are due to be delivered in spring 2027 and will form a key part of the airport’s operational readiness programme.

Recruitment for the Airport’s Fire & Rescue Personnel is underway with the first 14 starting in October 2026, and the on-site fire station’s refurbishment now complete. By next year more than 50 fire service staff are expected to be on site ready to support operations.

Wes Bunting, head of fire rescue and emergency planning at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, said: “Placing the order for these new appliances is another important step in building the fully equipped operation we need for reopening.”

Ros Jones, mayor of Doncaster, said: “This is another key milestone in the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, as work continues to reestablish this essential piece of infrastructure, which is set to boost the city, region and wider UK economy.

“The progress that’s already been made is testament to the brilliant team already on site, many of whom have extensive aviation experience, who will continue to get the job done.”

The specialist aviation firefighting vehicles will be built by Angloco in Batley, West Yorkshire for the gateway, which is now operated by FlyDoncaster Ltd.

Between 2006 and 2022 the airport supported long and short haul destinations for a variety of airlines. It is equipped to handle up to four million passengers and 57,000 air movements per annum.

Backed by City of Doncaster Council and South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, Doncaster Sheffield Airport is expected to generate £5bn for the regional economy by 2050.