Community Safety Centres

A firefighter talks to a community group

Welcoming our communities

We are reaching further into the communities we serve with our Community Safety Centres (CSCs).

The CSCs are not only a hub for safety advice, but they also provide meeting room space and Internet access, free of charge to local community groups.

CSCs help contribute to the safety and well-being of our community, helping protect them from fire and other hazards. The centres provide easy access to information, education and advice at the heart of the community.

People at reception desk Booking a space at a Community Safety Centre

To make use of our Community Safety Centres please contact us on 0117 926 2061 to find out more.

There are currently centres at :

- Avon Fire & Rescue Service HQ, Temple Back, Bristol BS1 6EU

- Bath Fire Station (12), Cleveland Bridge, Bath, BA2 6PU

- Keynsham Fire Station (13), Temple Street, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1EL

- Nailsea Fire Station (16),  Pound Lane, Nailsea, Bristol BS48 2NN

- Patchway Fire Station (04), Rodway Road, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5PE.

- Southmead Fire Station (06), Southmead Road, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, BS10 5DR

- Speedwell Fire Station (11), Speedwell Road, Bristol, BS5 7SY

- Weston-super-Mare (18), Milton Avenue, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3JS

- Yate Fire Station (03), Station Road, Yate, Bristol BS37 4AL

We want our nine Community Safety Centres (CSCs) to be accessible to all. Our centres at Bath, Keynsham, Nailsea, Patchway, Temple/HQ, Weston-super-Mare and Yate meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Our centres at Southmead and Speedwell also meet the recommendations, but do not have a hearing aid loop system installed. 

Our fire stations which do not have a CSC are not intended to be accessed by members of the public and therefore do not have full disabled access. However, if you want to arrange a station visit, please get in touch and we will try to accommodate your request. Read more about arranging a station visit.

Poeple at the Community Safety Centre in Speedwell

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Speedwell CSC, Speedwell Fire Station, Speedwell Road, Speedwell, Bristol, BS5 7SY

In October 2006 Chair of Avon Fire Authority, Councillor Terry Walker, opened the Speedwell Community Safety Centre (CSC). 

Speedwell CSC is currently used by a first time mums’ group. They visit the centre once a week to meet with other mothers with children aged 0-6 months. The Health Visiting Team also runs infant massage and first aid courses at the centre.

Escape Routes
Escape Routes
If there was a fire would you and your family know how to get out? The best way out of your home is the way you regularly come in, but make sure you have other escape routes in case it is blocked. Make sure escape routes are clear of obstacles.
What's at the Community Safety Centres?

Free internet access

Meeting facilities for your community group

Entertain the kids with our interactive game Firefighter AVI

Fire safety advice, information and leaflets

Drinks machine

Home Fire Safety Visit  booking

Station tour booking

A chance to meet your local firefighters