Pencoed Fire Station
Introduction
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Pencoed Fire Station
Image: © Jaggery Taken: 12 Feb 2011
In addition to Pencoed, the fire station serves neighbouring villages such as Heol-y-Cyw, Brynna, Coychurch and the M4 motorway between junctions 34 and 36. The station, opened in 1960, is part of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. There are 16 retained crew members : station commander, 3 leading firefighters and 12 firefighters. The station is located near the centre of Pencoed, at the end of a cul-de-sac named Fairlawn Terrace, which connects with Coychurch Road, a major route through the town.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.52279
Longitude
-3.501861