THE NORTH Wales Fire and Rescue Service (NWFRS) is still seeking the views of residents over potential cuts to emergency cover in future.

A petition was launched after the North Wales Fire and Rescue Authority announced it was consulting the public about changes to its emergency fire cover.

Two of the three options include cutting the number of firefighters at its busiest station - Wrexham - from 52 to just 28 and axing the second whole-time fire engine.

A Fire Brigades Union spokesperson labelled the potential cuts as 'dangerous' while campaigners have vowed to fight the proposals in Wrexham.

NWFRS is reminding residents, as the consultation process reaches its midway point, that they can still give their views on the matter.

An online event will be taking place next Tuesday (September 5), where people can express their opinions.

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Stewart Forshaw, deputy chief fire officer said: “Thank you to everyone who has already taken part in our consultation - your opinion really matters, we want to know what people think and we welcome all your feedback.

“Over 750 people have completed our online questionnaire and we invite you to please take this opportunity to have your say.

“This consultation is important to everyone in North Wales and understanding your views is key – which is why as well as providing information on our website and a questionnaire to complete online we are also holding consultation events across North Wales.

“Next week on Tuesday, we are inviting you to take part in one of our online events.”

You can find out more on how to take part in the online event on NWFRS' website.

The final decision on the options will be made by the Fire Authority once the consultation is completed and the feedback has been collated.