The Fire Authority has been urged to listen to the concerns of people living in and around Pembroke Dock and Milford Haven, following a proposal to replace full-time firefighters at the fire stations with part-time cover.

The plea comes as the Mid and West Fire Authority decided not to close any fire stations.

In advance of the Fire Authority meeting again next week, Delyth Evans, the Labour Party's Parliamentary candidate for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, has written to the chair of the authority urging him to listen to the concerns of local people and to protect front-line services.

Ms Evans has come out in support of Clr. Callum Higgins, a Labour member of the authority, who is proposing that a more limited budget cut could be implemented in order to avoid downgrading stations.

"I urge the Fire Authority to listen to the very real concerns of people living in and around Pembroke Dock and Milford Haven," said Ms Evans.

"It is unthinkable that these fire stations should be downgraded given the risks associated with the energy activity in the Haven.

"There are other ways of making savings without downgrading these stations and the Fire Authority should do all it can to protect front-line services," she added.

Mid and West Wales Fire Authority met on Monday to agree the budget for the coming year.

Whilst the budget is as yet provisional, it was agreed that no Fire Stations would be closed.

RFU national officer for Wales and Mid and West Wales secretary Adrian Hughes said: "This is fantastic news and a great result; I would like to pay tribute to the elected members on the Fire Authority.

"Their knowledge of the On -Call Duty System and their understanding of the important contribution On-Call Firefighters make to so many communities in Mid and West Wales'

"I'd like to thank members of the community and On Call Firefighters and their families for their hard work and support in dealing with the threats of closure of their fire stations," he added.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) needs to save £2.6m in 2014/15 and a further £1.5m in 2015/16, members of the senior management team were warned at a meeting in November.