We are pleased to announce that the construction of the new £13.5m Hereford Fire Station has reached a major milestone with the completion of the full steel frame.
This progress was marked with a steel signing ceremony on Friday 6 March 2026. Chief Fire Officer Jon Pryce KFSM, Assistant Chief Fire Officer Ade Elliott and Councillor Roger Phillips OBE, Chair of the Fire Authority, joined the Speller Metcalfe project team, along with Speller Metcalfe’s Managing Director Adrian Speller and Regional Director Mark Hudgeon, to sign the final steel beams.
This milestone follows several months of preparatory work, including demolition of the existing fire station, installation of a temporary station to ensure continuity of our service, and the completion of extensive piling and groundworks.
Chief Fire Officer Jon Pryce KFSM said
“We are delighted that our latest capital build project has reached this important stage, this will be an excellent facility of which we can all be proud. The new fire station meets the needs of the modern fire and rescue service and will help us deliver our core strategies of Response, Protection and Prevention to our communities. It’s a building with vastly improved facilities which will be more energy efficient and sustainable long into the future.”
Mark Hudgeon, Regional Director at Speller Metcalfe said
“This milestone represents a key moment in the delivery of the new Hereford Fire Station, and it reflects the exceptional professionalism and partnership shown across the entire team. We’re proud to see the structure taking shape and are committed to maintaining this momentum as we move into the next phases of the build.”
Once complete, the new four-storey facility will provide a modern, efficient and future-ready base for our Service. It will include four appliance bays, high-quality operational and training spaces, outdoor areas, a drill tower, and a range of sustainability features designed to support longterm environmental performance.
The project has been procured through the Pagabo framework and designed by Bond Bryan Architects.
