Treorchy fire station and training tower
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Treorchy fire station and training tower
Image: © Jaggery Taken: 23 Jan 2012
Set back about 80 metres from the A4061, Treorchy fire station is located on the bank of a stream, Nant Orci. Part of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, the station serves the main town of Treorchy and surrounding villages such as Cwmparc, Ynyswen, Treherbert, Tynewydd, Blaenrhondda and Blaencwm, with an estimated total population of 21,000 people. There are 14 retained duty system firefighters and one administrative assistant. The station opened in December 1973.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.663812
Longitude
-3.51375