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the search bar Environment Agency Updated: 12:43 (UTC+1) on Tue 6 May 2025 it will turn increasingly cloudy from off the North Sea Some bright or sunny spells developing by evening Staying dry with some lengthy clear skies overnight Turning chilly with a touch of grass frost in places Largely dry with variable amounts of cloud and bright or sunny spells on Wednesday with variable amounts of cloud and bright or sunny spells throughout the period Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but also some patchy cloud Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average Come visit the brand new Cosham Fire Station The state-of-the-art site is opening its doors to the public for the first time meet your local crews and learn about the newest HIWFRS station we share with our police colleagues Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service Fire crews have moved from the previous site in Wayte Street three-storey building shared with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary on Northern Road Firefighters moved into their new home in mid-August giving them time to settle into the larger site and take advantage of the modern facilities on offer Chief Fire Officer Neil Odin and Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones welcomed the Lord Lieutenant Nigel Atkinson to open the building in a ceremony on 4th September “As Station Manager I have been in a truly privileged position to work with so many great teams to plan build and deliver a brilliant new site for our Cosham crews who have played a huge role in this journey as well “This new station will benefit the local community and our organisation for years to come “It is fantastic to see it finally open and our teams delivering their life-saving response from here.” “We have built a modern fire station designed for 21st century firefighters with excellent training facilities bespoke decontamination areas and impressive sustainability features “At incidents our teams work closely with our police colleagues we will be able to work closely on a shared site in Cosham building on those already strong relationships “We are committed to investing in and improving our estate across Hampshire and Isle of Wight to ensure that our teams can continue to provide the best possible service to our communities.” Following approval from the Fire Authority to go ahead with the project the ground was broken back in February last year before a topping out ceremony took place last October “The official opening ceremony today marks a brand-new era for our Cosham firefighters their police colleagues they work closely alongside and the local community which they serve here in Portsmouth.” “The Service is at the forefront of modern firefighting with a focus on firefighter safety “This is a momentous day for the organisation and it is an honour to be here representing the Fire Authority.” The HIWFRS Property and Facilities team worked closely with our partners Morgan Sindall to ensure the design met the needs of its future inhabitants Area Director for Morgan Sindall’s South region “The opening ceremony today marks a new beginning for crucial blue-light services in the local community and more importantly how our emergency services can respond to the needs of the people and protect themselves in their daily duties “We’re really proud to be part of this important fire station improvement programme working with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Services we have designed facilities to meet the unique needs of the modern fire service in providing this new station that will enhance their day-to-day activities and train our future fire fighters.” The new fire station boasts improved training facilities separate clean and dirty zones for managing contamination The new site is considerably larger than the previous station it is one of our largest stations and includes community rooms available for hire away from the secure operational and partner areas The new station will serve as a unique and dynamic training hub in the east of the county offering improved facilities not only for Cosham but for other stations as well increasing our availability to run multiple training courses simultaneously whilst cutting down the travel time of our staff from this and adjacent sites around the Portsmouth region who would previously have to head to our main training base at Eastleigh The work into designing the decontamination routes fits in with our Retrospective Design Principles an ongoing project which more and more stations across Hampshire and Isle of Wight will benefit from ahead of its completion in 2025 The building boasts impressive energy and sustainability technology which will help us reach our goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 The new station will become just as important to the local community as the old site which besides its role as a base for crews opened its doors at the top of the high street to host multiple vaccination clinics throughout the Covid-19 pandemic the Project team found the time to support the nurses on the Paediatric Starfish ward at the nearby Queen Alexandra Hospital with a donation of equipment such as new nursing trolleys Representatives from both HIWFRS and Morgan Sindall visited the hospital to see their equipment in daily use firefighters have been busy dealing with several significant incidents in the Portsmouth area in recent weeks This includes a scrap metal blaze in Petersfield a huge fire in a waste processing unit in nearby Tipner and a house fire in Waterlooville The Cosham crews have also been continuing their fantastic fundraising efforts with a final station car wash back in March before the Red Watch team head stateside to take part in a 9/11 memorial stair climb for charity Neighbourhood Policing Teams, Neighbourhood Enforcement Teams and new Missing Locate Teams will work from the new building alongside fire and rescue colleagues. Visit the Police and Crime Commissioner’s website for more information on the police station Station photos from Morgan Sindall Construction The HIWFRS Property and Facilities team played host to their counterparts in other fire and rescue services who were invited to a conference at the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel highlighting the best practice in building a 21st century fire station The three-storey Portsmouth station was opened back in September by Lord Lieutenant Nigel Atkinson Alongside speakers from Morgan Sindall Construction HIWFRS were able to showcase the impressive emergency service hub “It was wonderful to be able to welcome our colleagues from fire services across the country to hear how we planned for and delivered a fire station built for the future “A lot of hard-work and planning went into the design process which was a collaborative effort between our Estates team our partners at Morgan Sindall Construction and of course our frontline crews sustainability technology and partnership spaces – we are proud to showcase our newest station.” The event follows on from the Fire Station Design Conference which took place in Cheshire at the beginning of November where HIWFRS’ Watch Manager Steven Burns and Senior Estates Improvement Manager Emily Frith presented on contaminants and our Retrospective Design Principles (RDP) project which more and more stations across Hampshire and Isle of Wight will benefit from ahead of its completion in 2025 The Portsmouth conference covered important considerations made in the planning process of Cosham such as separate clean and dirty zones for managing contamination Cosham now serves as a unique and dynamic training hub in the east of the county The building also boasts impressive energy and sustainability technology delegates were invited to visit the Live Fire Unit which opened last year at our Eastleigh Headquarters The modern facility is one of very few of its kind presenting firefighters with the experience to tackle fires in controlled situations in an environment where they are able to study how fire behaves in different conditions A flexible space for our crews to train in the bespoke unit allows for a variety of scenarios including one setup which replicates firefighting on a ship The ground-floor is based upon a mechanics garage with the first-floor designed like a typical flat and the second-floor has been planned out with an office layout Find out more about the new Cosham Fire Station and our Live Fire Unit on our website Cosham’s Red Watch crew took on a significant challenge to honour the fallen firefighters and victims of the 9/11 terror attacks while also raising funds for the families left behind The team travelled to Truist Park in Georgia home of the Major League Baseball team the Atlanta Braves to participate in the Truist Park Charity Stair Climb They donned full fire kit and climbed up and down 110 floors symbolizing the height of the Twin Towers in the Manhattan skyline “As serving members of the UK fire service we remember the firefighters who climbed the Twin Towers on September 11 driven by an unwavering commitment to save lives “Each step we took in our fire kit and breathing apparatus was a tribute to the bravery and unity of our colleagues from across the pond “We aimed to raise as much money as possible to support the Terry Farrell Fund the team undertook various fundraising activities where two crew members ran four miles every four hours over a 48-hour period they completed a fundraising stair climb at the Village Gym in Portsmouth on April 26 climbing continuously in full fire kit and breathing apparatus throughout the day The HIWFRS firefighters who participated in the event included: Danny Manns The Terry Farrell Fund was established in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in memory of Terry Farrell one of the firefighters who perished in the tragedy The Fund supports the families of firefighters across America and provides essential life-saving equipment to emergency responders The Portsmouth firefighters set a goal of raising £5,000 to support the families of their American counterparts and had the opportunity to visit Ground Zero and the 9/11 memorial in downtown New York City as part of their journey For those who wish to support their efforts, donations can still be made to their Just Giving page You can keep up to date on their progress by following their X and Instagram pages – @redwatchcosham Watch Manager Simon Bone reflected on the experience: “The climb was an incredible experience for all of us It’s been a long road of fundraising and training for the event but walking side by side with our American brothers proved it was all worth it The solidarity we share with our American counterparts has only been strengthened by this climb and we truly hope to come back and do it all again.”