WEST Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is set to feature in a new four-part BBC documentary series.

Firefighters will wear heat-resistant helmet cameras to give viewers a first-person view of the dangers they face on a daily basis to keep people safe.

The documentary series will show what it means to be a firefighter in 2020 and the challenges they face every day to keep people safe.

Aisling O’Connor, head of TV commissioning at BBC England, said: “Being a firefighter is now so much more than fighting fires.

“The programme will put audiences right at the centre of emergencies and the work of the fire service with special helmet-mounted 'firecams', footage taken from fire engines and the control room. I can’t wait to see what unfolds.”

Leeds-based Wise Owl Films is involved in the series' production, and executive producer Mark Robinson added: “In 2020, being a firefighter is so much more than just about fighting fires.

"Today’s skilful and dedicated firefighters face a wider range of callouts than ever – from road traffic collisions to floods and water rescues.

“Using technology that wouldn’t have been available just a few years ago, we want to show viewers just what daily life is like for a West Yorkshire firefighter.

"They often come from the communities which they serve, and there is a ‘family spirit’ within each Watch which comes from putting absolute trust in each other on a daily basis."

Deputy chief fire officer Dave Walton said: “We are really excited to be part of this project and we hope it will give us a great opportunity to show what life is like behind the scenes of a modern day fire and rescue service, and to explode some dated myths.”

Filming is beginning across the county in the lead up to Bonfire Night, and it will hit our screens next year.

The film crew will be clearly marked up as they follow firefighters attending emergency incidents across West Yorkshire at various locations and premises, including both private domestic and commercial.

In the event that you or your premises are filmed the film crew will be in touch to get your consent to be featured.