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Winter Warming Warning
As the cold spell continues Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to consider fire safety when trying to keep warm.
07/01/2010- Company Investigated Over Smoke Alarms
- Trading Standards are investigating a Cannock company for sellling smoke detectors which it wrongly claims can alert the nearest fire station when activated. 11 March 2010
- Positive Energy Scoops Award
- South Staffordshire Council and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have been celebrating after a joint project to keep local people warm and safe in winter scooped a top charity award. 10 March 2010
- Man Flees Bungalow Blaze
- An 80-year-old man has been temporarily re-housed after a fire at his Smallthorne bungalow left the property uninhabitable. 10 March 2010
- People Project Provides Protection
- One of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service's most emotive campaigns will break new ground this week with the launch of SWAPP – the Staffordshire Wide Accident Prevention Partnership. 10 March 2010
- Fire Destroys Family of Seven's Bedroom
- A family of seven have had to move into temporary accommodation following a fire at their Cauldon home – but Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service say it could have been much worse. 09 March 2010
- No Smoking Without Fire . . . ?
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to do something for themselves and their loved ones on No Smoking Day – 'Put it Out, Put it Right out.' 09 March 2010
- Update on Fire at St Georges Hospital
- Investigations into a fire at the disused St Georges Hospital in Stafford have confirmed that the fire was started deliberately. 09 March 2010
- Protecting Business Premises
- A Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service innovation will safeguard the future of businesses across the county. 09 March 2010
- Fire at the Former St Georges Hospital
- Firefighters have tackled a large fire at the disused St Georges Hospital on Corporation Street in Stafford. 08 March 2010
- Family from Rugeley are saved by Smoke Alarms
- Smoke alarms fitted by Rugeley firefighters have potentially saved the lives of a family of four and their five Labradors at an incident last night in Western Springs, Rugeley. 05 March 2010
- Road Traffic Collisions in County
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to two separate road traffic collisions in Lichfield and Burslem yesterday. At both incidents, attending crews released casualties from the vehicles involved. 04 March 2010
- Health and Fire Light Up Safety
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and NHS North Staffordshire have joined forces to protect families and their homes from smoke. 04 March 2010
- Incensed at Incense
- Lichfield firefighters are urging people to beware of using incense sticks following a house fire which was triggered by one. 03 March 2010
- Canal Boat on Fire
- A chimney fire has ravaged a narrowboat in Denford today. 03 March 2010
- Deliberate Fires in Newcastle
- Firefighters were called to two deliberate fires in Newcastle last night. 02 March 2010
- Smoke Alarm Plea After Electrical Fire
- Burton firefighters are championing the life-saving properties of smoke alarms following a house fire in the town. 01 March 2010
- A Load of Rubbish
- Green-fingered Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is making a positive contribution to the environment. 01 March 2010
- Birthday Blues as Candles Smoke
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is once again advocating the importance of 'life-saving' smoke alarms after a family birthday party in Newcastle ended with eight people fleeing the property. 01 March 2010
- Incident at Brinsford Prison
- Firefighters have this afternoon rescued a man who had fallen from the roof space in a boiler room within a residential block at Brinsford Prison in Featherstone. 26 February 2010
- Hanley Fire Station Farewell Day
Firefighters will be waving farewell to Hanley Fire Station at an event being held to celebrate the end of an era. Hanley Fire Station Farewell Day is being held on Saturday 27th March from 12 noon - 4pm.
26 February 2010- Action to Prevent Road Deaths
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging drivers to be careful at the wheel following the death of a motorist in Uttoxeter – the county's third car fatality in a week. 25 February 2010
- New Look For Life Saving Project
- A life-saving Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service initiative has been revitalised to boost the county's elderly and vulnerable. 24 February 2010
- Collisions Steer Safety Message
- Motorists are being urged to be careful at the wheel following two road traffic collisions in the space of three hours. 24 February 2010
- Nursery Damaged in Deliberate Fire
- Fire crews from East Staffordshire attended two deliberately started fires in Stapenhill, early on Saturday morning. The first incident, at the former Short Street Community Infants School, was reported at 5.42am. 22 February 2010
- Man Dies After Car Smash
- A young man has died following a three-car smash near Cannock. 22 February 2010
- Lichfield Road Deaths Reduced
- Firefighters have been serving up road safety messages at supermarkets in Lichfield. 22 February 2010
- Couple Rescued From Pub Blaze
- Firefighters rescued the tenants of a Brewood pub after a blaze trapped them on the first floor of the building. 22 February 2010
- A New Fire Station For Stone?
- Residents and the local business community are invited to shape the future of Stone Fire Station. 19 February 2010
- Three Fires -Three Dead Pets
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging pet owners not to take unnecessary risks in trying to keep animals warm during the cold snap. 19 February 2010
- New Era For Uttoxeter
- This week signifies the end of an era as demolition work started on Uttoxeter Fire Station! 18 February 2010
- Women's Health in Focus
- A healthy workforce is a productive workforce – that was the key message of a Women’s Health Day seminar held at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service headquarters. 18 February 2010
- Public Urged Not To Let Fire Kill
- Firefighters have expressed their disappointment at what they describe as a poor poor public response to safety campaigning launched in the wake of a fatal house fire in Newcastle. 18 February 2010
- Road Traffic Collisions
Fire and rescue crews have attended a number of road traffic collisions overnight and this morning.
17 February 2010- Youth Roadshow Raises Opportunity
- Newcastle firefighters are supporting a drive to boost the aspirations of young parents and teenagers. 17 February 2010
- Fatal Fire in Sheen
- Staffordshire’s Chief Fire Officer has stated that a fatal fire in the Staffordshire Moorlands last week could have and should have been prevented. 16 February 2010
- Service Supports Extra Help for Elderly
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting a partnership initiative to boost support for Lichfield’s elderly residents. 16 February 2010
- Fire Safety Warning Follows Dwelling Fires
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to heed its safety warnings following another four accidental dwelling fires over the weekend. 15 February 2010
- Demolition of Uttoxeter Fire Station
- Next week will signify the end of an era as demolition work starts on Uttoxeter Fire Station! The 50 year old station is being knocked down to allow a brand new community fire station to be built on the site. 12 February 2010
- Your Fire Service Hero is …?
- There is just one week left for members of the public to nominate their Fire and Rescue Professional of the Year!
12 February 2010 - Fire at Chinese Restaurant
- A small fire broke out in a Chinese restaurant in Featherstone. 11 February 2010
- Ban The Pan for Chip Safety
- A series of graphic public displays by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service will highlight the potential for tragedy of chip pan fires. 10 February 2010
- Cottage Fire Investigation
- Fire investigators are today investigating the cause of a fire at a cottage in Sheen in the Staffordshire Moorlands. 10 February 2010
- Ice Team in Pole Position
- Corporate sponsors are being sought to help three intrepid firefighters in their bid to tackle the world’s most extreme endurance race. 10 February 2010
- Helping Vulnerable People
- A drive to carry out fire assessments at the homes of vulnerable people has led to the completion of nearly 400 visits across the county. 09 February 2010
- Cottage Fire in Sheen
- Firefighters have attended a fire at a cottage in Sheen, in the Staffordshire Moorlands, near Longnor. 09 February 2010
- Fire at Factory Being Demolished
- Work to ready the Twyfords factory in Etruria for demolition was interrupted when a fire broke out on the first floor there. 09 February 2010
- Burton Firefighters Tackle Mobile Phone Abusers
- Burton firefighters are urging people to NEVER use their mobile phones when they are behind the wheel. 08 February 2010
- Be Fire Safe With Food
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging care in the kitchen with several cooking related 'celebrations' taking place in February. 08 February 2010
- Cooking Warning after Kitchen Fires
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging members of the public to be more vigilant at the cooker after attending kitchen fires in Newcastle and Burton this weekend.
08 February 2010- Fire Service is Solar Powered
- A £300,000 project will further enhance Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service's commitment to sustainability. 08 February 2010
- Chip Pan Fire in Burton
- A woman escaped unhurt after a chip pan fire in her Burton home. 05 February 2010
- Outbuilding Fire in Weston upon Trent
- Firefighters have this morning been tackling a fire in an outbuilding in Weston upon Trent. They were called to the incident at 6.20am. 04 February 2010
- Service Supports Lifestyle Project
- Newcastle firefighters are supporting a drive by health chiefs to encourage residents to improve their lifestyles. 04 February 2010
- 'Dramatic' Chimney Fire
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to be careful burning their rubbish following a 'dramatic' chimney fire in Meir. 04 February 2010
- Car Crash in the Staffordshire Moorlands
- A man has been cut free from his vehicle following a car crash outside the Greenman Inn, Bottomhouses, in the Staffordshire Moorlands. 03 February 2010
- Tyres and Cars on Fire in Breakers Yard
- Firefighters used thousands of litres of water and 400 litres of synthetic foam to tackle a blaze at a breakers yard in Fenton today. 02 February 2010
- Firefighters Get Tough for Challenge
- Stoke on Trent’s, Assistant Area Commander Glynn Luznyj and Hanley Firefighter Dave Bennion have competed in one of the toughest endurance courses in the world to raise money for good causes. 02 February 2010
- Firefighting Relief Charity Turns 15
- An international relief charity set up by a former Staffordshire firefighter will celebrate its 15th anniversary by training police, fire and paramedic staff in Macedonia. 02 February 2010
- Elderly Woman Dies After House Fire
- An elderly lady has died following a fire at her home on New Years Day. The lady is the third elderly person to die in less than a month, in the county, as a result of a house fire. 02 February 2010
- Driving Down Disorder
- A new wave of pro-active campaigning by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service will see firefighters get on their bikes to drive down incidents of anti-social behaviour in the Chase Terrace area. 02 February 2010
- Pet Ignites House Fire
- A house fire in Newcastle is believed to have started when a pet rabbit accidentally knocked over a halogen heater. 01 February 2010
- Woman Hurt in Crash
- A woman was cut free from a car by firefighters following a road traffic collision. 01 February 2010
- Family of Eight Escape House Fire
- Fire swept through the bedroom of a Tamworth house occupied by a family of eight children. 29 January 2010
- Five Star Success For Catering Team
- Catering staff at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have been recognised for their excellent standards of service. 29 January 2010
- Rugeley Firefighter Tackles London Marathon!
- Rugeley firefighter Matt Greensill has donned his running shoes and is in tough training for the London Marathon 2010! 28 January 2010
- Fire Safety Talks After Fatal House Fire
- Four days after a 79-year-old woman died in a house fire in Wolstanton, Newcastle firefighters will present a talk on home fire safety at the annual general meeting of the town's 50 Plus Forum. 28 January 2010
- 84-Year-Old Woman Rescued From Fire
- Firefighters have this morning rescued an 84-year-old woman from a fire in her Wombourne home. 28 January 2010
- Alan Waves Farewell to Fire Service
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s longest service member of staff retires this week after 45 years service. 28 January 2010
- Burton Firefighters Raise Money for Haiti Survivors
- Burton firefighters will be in Burton town centre this Saturday to raise money for the survivors of the Haiti earthquake. 28 January 2010
- Elderly Woman Dies in House Fire
- Staffordshire's Chief Fire Officer, Peter Dartford, has reported his shock at the fact no working smoke alarms were fitted at a property where an elderly lady died in a house fire yesterday. 27 January 2010
- House Fire in Newcastle
- Firefighters are currently tackling a house fire in Newcastle. 26 January 2010
- Chip Pans on Fire in Lichfield!
- Lichfield Firefighters will be revealing how NOT to prepare food in the kitchen during a series of public demonstrations to mark National Chip Week. 25 January 2010
- Fire Service Trains Police
- All of Hanley's 60 Police Community Support Officers are to receive specialist training from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service to help identify and support vulnerable people. 25 January 2010
- Kitchen Fires a Weekend Worry
- Firefighters are growing increasingly concerned over the growing number of kitchen fires happening at weekends. 25 January 2010
- Young Wardens Learn about Fire
- Firefighters will be sharing their professional experiences with members of a Junior Wardens scheme in South Staffordshire. 22 January 2010
- Flat Fire in Lichfield
- Firefighters from Lichfield were called to a fire on Maxwell Close in Lichfield at 7.20pm last night. One crew attended the incident which involved cooking materials that had been left unattended. 22 January 2010
- Man Tackles Own Chip Pan Fire
- A 60-year-old man attended hospital following a chip pan fire at his Uttoxeter home. 21 January 2010
- Service Succeeding in Fighting Fire
- Deliberate fires in Staffordshire have fallen by 25 per cent with a further 12 per cent reduction in property fires. 21 January 2010
- Fire Destroys Garage
- Fire swept through a garage stacked with household items near a Stafford housing estate. 19 January 2010
- Cannock's New Fire Station
- The building of the brand new community fire station in Cannock is this week another step closer as initial construction work starts. 19 January 2010
- Three Fires - One Stark Warning
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to be extra vigilant after three accidental fires swept through three homes in Staffordshire – destroying two – in the space of 24 hours. 18 January 2010
- Mother and Baby Rescued From Fire
- A quick thinking farmer rescued an 18-year-old woman and her 14-month old son from a fire which destroyed their Staffordshire home. 18 January 2010
- Man Suffers Burns after Running Into House Fire
- A man suffered minor burns to his head when he ran into his blazing home to rescue camera equipment. 18 January 2010
- Bogus Callers Warning
- Staffordshire businesses are being warned about bogus callers trying to sell advertising on behalf of their local fire service. 15 January 2010
- Helping Adam's Dreams Come True
- Adam Knight has moved a giant step closer to fulfilling his career aspirations thanks to Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service. 15 January 2010
- Man rescued from canal
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to an incident on Peelers Way in Kettlebrook, Tamworth at 11.40pm last night. 15 January 2010
- Firefighters Rescue Dog from Lake
- Firefighters were called to an incident on Westport Lake on Davenport Street in Longport, Burslem at 12pm this afternoon. 15 January 2010
- Christmas Tree Catches Fire
- A 38-year-old man suffered burns to his hand after throwing his Christmas tree on an open fire. 13 January 2010
- A Fire Safety Landmark
- Stone couple Joyce and Edward Goodwin have created a little slice of history. 12 January 2010
- Three Blazes Fire a Warning
- A fire started by a cigarette lighter destroyed the rear bedroom of a Trent Vale property which is home to seven children. 11 January 2010
- Awards Will Honour Heroes
- Residents across Staffordshire are being asked to cast their vote in the hunt for the Fire Service champion of 2010. 11 January 2010
- Fire Risk - Check Your Home
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging all elderly and vulnerable people throughout East Staffordshire to book a free home fire risk check, if they have not already received one. 11 January 2010
- Spreading a Safety Message
- Firefighters will be spreading their own New Year message across Cannock this month at a series of events held to raise awareness of fire safety. 08 January 2010
- Road Closed After Car Smash
- Firefighters have released a man trapped in his car in the early hours of this morning. 08 January 2010
- Horse Rescue In Blythe Bridge
- Firefighters have attended a second horse rescue on Stallington Road in Blythe Bridge today. 07 January 2010
- Former Fire Chairman Recieves OBE
- Former Chairman of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Authority, Cllr Derek Davis has been included in the New Year’s Honours Lists for 2010. 07 January 2010
- Where's Welephant Winners!
- Three members of the public have won a VIP trip to a fire station of their choice within Staffordshire. 07 January 2010
- Action to Combat False Alarms
- Pro-active campaigning by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service bids to reduce a growing number of false alarms being triggered at sheltered housing sites in the south of the county. 07 January 2010
- Horses Rescued From Ice
- Firefighters have today rescued horses Sam and Moose after they became trapped in a frozen lake. 07 January 2010
- Ice Related Incidents
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has attended a number of incidents today involving frozen lakes. 06 January 2010
- Winter Warming Warning
- As the cold spell continues Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to consider fire safety when trying to keep warm. 06 January 2010
- Ice Warning as Temperatures Drop
- As the extreme cold weather continues Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning people of the dangers of the icy conditions. 06 January 2010
- Tragic Start to New Year
- Staffordshire's Chief Fire Officer, Peter Dartford has expressed his shock and dismay at the tragic start to the New Year experienced in Staffordshire. 05 January 2010
- Campaigns Target Lichfield's Vulnerable
- A series of community events to support vulnerable Lichfield residents will carry Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service's safety messages into the new decade. 05 January 2010
- Firefighters Face South Pole
- Three Staffordshire firefighters are set to compete in the most extreme endurance race in the world, the 100th Anniversary Race to the South Pole. 04 January 2010
- Don't Cook Up Christmas Heartache
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is keen for people to avoid certain traditions this Festive season. 24 December 2009
- College Damaged in Fire
- Classrooms at Stoke-on-Trent College have been ventilated after a fire broke out in the main reception block. 23 December 2009
- Firefighters Boost Community Relations
- An event tailored to educate Burton's Sikh community to potential fire risks in the home has been hailed a resounding success. 23 December 2009
- Fundraising Firefighters
- A charity collection held in Cannock town centre will provide seasonal cheer for ill and injured firefighters and their families. 22 December 2009
- Horse Falls Through Ice
- Firefighters have this morning rescued a horse, Velvet, that had fallen through an iced over pond. 21 December 2009
- Trapped Man Freed From Car
- Firefighters have freed a man trapped in his car, which had left the M6 Toll Road. 21 December 2009
- Three Men Cheat Death
- Three Lichfield men cheated death after two separate fires in the space of 24 hours threatened a tragic start to Christmas week. 21 December 2009
- Ice Warning as Temperatures Drop
- As temperatures continue to dip, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are warning people of the dangers of playing on frozen lakes and ponds. The call comes as the children begin their Christmas break. 21 December 2009
- Car Crash near Milford
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to an incident on the Lichfield Road near to the Shugborough estate in Milford earlier this morning. 18 December 2009
- Cadets Get £1,800 Boost
- Community spirited parish councillor Margaret Rogers is the toast of Kinver Fire Station after she secured £1,800 worth of funding for its new cadets. 17 December 2009
- Firefighting in The Family
- A mother and son from Leek have been firefighter training – together! 16 December 2009
- Brewood Chimney Goes Up In Smoke
- Firefighters responding to a suspected house blaze in Brewood arrived at the scene to discover the property’s chimney on fire. 16 December 2009
- Crash Course leads to a fall in offending
- A hard-hitting presentation which drives home the devastation caused by road traffic collisions is leading to a fall in crime in Staffordshire. 16 December 2009
- Vulnerable Adults Become Fire Stars
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched an interactive fire safety training package designed to support and protect people with learning difficulties. 16 December 2009
- Festive Fire Cruise Around Hanley
- Firefighters in Stoke are busy spreading their own Christmas message this week. 14 December 2009
- MORE Awards Reward Heroes
- The Staffordshire public are being asked to vote for their Fire Service champion of 2009. 14 December 2009
- Burton Student Firefighters Pass Out
- Teenagers from high schools around East Staffordshire were yesterday awarded at a passing out parade at Burton Fire Station. 10 December 2009
- Safety Campaign Won't Slip Up!
- Firefighters will help to keep Lichfield’s elderly residents one step ahead of danger this festive season. 09 December 2009
- Student Firefighters Create History
- Nine young firefighters will be achieving an historic first next week when they are honoured at a Celebration of Success at Stafford Fire Station on Tuesday, December 15. 09 December 2009
- Accidental Fires a Festive Risk
- Moorlands firefighters are urging the public to be safe and secure this Christmas in the wake of shock figures which reveal 3,300 people lost their lives in accidental house fires during the festive season in 2008. 09 December 2009
- Driving Home Road Safety
- Firefighters will use a high-impact presentation to raise awareness of road safety as part of the annual Operation Safer Streets campaign. 08 December 2009
- Electrical Fire Serves as Festive Warning
- Biddulph residents are being urged to check their electrics are working correctly in the wake of a fire which broke out in the loft of a property in Castle View. 07 December 2009
- Work Starts at Uttoxeter Community Fire Station
- The rebuild of Uttoxeter Fire Station is this week another step closer as construction work starts. The state of the art community facility, to be located on the existing station site, will open in February 2011. 04 December 2009
- Elderly Woman Rescued
- A 94-year-old woman was rescued by firefighters after a microwave oven overheated in her Cannock flat. 04 December 2009
- Firefighter's Son Honoured
- The new community room at Cheadle Fire Station will honour the memory of local man Robert Kell who died tragically in 2007. 04 December 2009
- Parent Returns to Smoke Logged House
- A woman who returned home to find her property smoke logged required oxygen therapy after she decided to enter the building before firefighters arrived. 04 December 2009
- Incident on Waterloo Street
- An emergency call was received at 4am this morning, made by a member of the public who had spotted smoke issuing from a property on Waterloo Street in Burton. 04 December 2009
- Student Firefighters Pass Out at Lichfield
- Teenagers from high schools around Tamworth (see notes to editors) are to be awarded next week after successfully completing a 12 week Student Firefighter course. 04 December 2009
- Newcastle Residents Urged To Be Safe
- Newcastle residents are being urged not to let Christmas cheer become Festive fear following a series of house fires in the town. 02 December 2009
- Blaze at University
- Firefighters tackled an accidental fire which broke out at Keele University in the early hours. 02 December 2009
- Recruitment Drive at Brewood
- A recruitment day at Brewood station will give people the chance to explore career opportunities within the fire service. 02 December 2009
- Campaign Event Fires Student Safety
- Stafford firefighters will be giving out vital fire safety advice to students at an all day event that is to be held this Friday in support of the Student Brand Ambassadors campaign. 02 December 2009
- Fire In Tittensor
- Firefighters from Stone were called to a fire at a property in Beech Lane in Tittensor yesterday evening. 02 December 2009
- Time Capsule Buries History
- More than a dozen children have invested their hopes for the future in the new community fire station at Rising Brook – literally! 01 December 2009
- Students In Fire Drama
- Firefighters were called to deal with a blaze at Stafford University Halls of Residence less than a week before an event which will see them speaking to students about fire safety. 30 November 2009
- Avoid Tragedy This Christmas
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people not to let their Christmas go up in smoke with statistics revealing most accidental house fires happen during the Festive season. 30 November 2009
- Sheriff's Historic Station Visit
- The High Sheriff of Staffordshire had to cut his wife free from the wreckage of a smashed car – at the request of Stafford firefighters! 30 November 2009
- Road Smash Traps Woman
- Firefighters cut a female motorist free from her car following a road traffic collision at a notorious Lichfield junction. 30 November 2009
- Safety Messages after Kitchen Fire
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service would like to remind people about the importance of having operating smoke alarms inside of their homes following a kitchen fire in Birches Head last night. 27 November 2009
- Shoe box appeal is huge success
- Newcastle firefighters, who have organised a recent shoe box appeal to boost British Armed Forces serving in Afghanistan this Christmas, would like to thank members of the public for their generosity over recent weeks. 27 November 2009
- Long Service Award Ceremony
- Fire and Rescue Service personnel from across the County have been awarded for their long service and good conduct at a presentation ceremony on Monday evening. 26 November 2009
- Celebrate Eid Safely
- As the Muslim community are preparing for their 2009 Eid celebrations over the next few days, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging them to celebrate with caution. 26 November 2009
- Poster Competition Winner Announced!
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service teamed up with local partners last month to ask 13 local children in the Giggerty area to design a poster to promote fire safety in the home. 26 November 2009
- Boats on Fire at Marina
- A fire which broke out at the Canal Cruising Yard in Stone was due to an electrical fault. 26 November 2009
- Service Welcomes Caribbean Officers
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has played host to two Caribbean Fire Officers who have spent a week with the Service. 26 November 2009
- Electric Blankets Tested
- A joint effort to help the county's residents stay safe this winter has proved to be a great success. 25 November 2009
- Young Boy Escapes Fire
- A young child and family escaped unharmed from a blaze at a Burton home after a cooker fire triggered the property's smoke alarm. 24 November 2009
- Sensory Training to Support the Blind
- Specialist sensory training will allow firefighters to recognise the fire risks faced by blind people. 24 November 2009
- Charity Ball Raises £5,000
- A charity ball held in September, attended by over 300 people, has raised more than £5,000 for The Fire Fighters Charity. 23 November 2009
- Factory Blaze on Newstead Industrial Estate
- Firefighters have spent the night tackling a fire at a disused factory on Kings Court, Newstead Industrial Estate, Newstead, Blurton in Stoke-on-Trent. 23 November 2009
- VIPs Dig in at Sandyford
- A sod-cutting ceremony to mark the construction of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service's new community fire station at Sandyford was held today. 19 November 2009
- Faulty Shower Starts Loft Blaze
- An electrical fault in a shower unit started a fire in the loft of a Tamworth house yesterday. 19 November 2009
- Our Debbie Scoops Top Award
- Rugeley's Debbie Hackett has received a prestigious award for her work alongside Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service. 19 November 2009
- Fire at Disused Pub In Longton
- Firefighters attended a fire at a disused pub on Lightwood Road in Longton yesterday evening. The emergency call was received at 6.30pm. 18 November 2009
- Time Capsule Buried in the Foundations of New Station
- A time capsule buried in the foundations of a new station will help Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service cement a place in the lives of Stafford residents for generations to come. 18 November 2009
- Fire Destroys House Without an Alarm
- A fire ripped through a house with no smoke alarm in Burslem leaving the property uninhabitable. 18 November 2009
- Fire Service Reducing Crime
- Campaigning by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has achieved a dramatic reduction in anti-social behaviour in a Stoke community plagued by teen crime. 17 November 2009
- Driver's Death Inspires Safety Campaign
- The tragic death of a young motorist will drive home a Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service campaign event on road safety. 17 November 2009
- Man Dies After Car Hits Tree
- A 19-year-old man has died after the car he was in collided with a tree on the Southbound carriageway of the A500 in Stoke. 16 November 2009
- Shoebox Appeal for Soldiers
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a campaign to boost British Armed Forces serving in Afghanistan. 16 November 2009
- Cigarette Starts Flats Panic
- Two people were taken to hospital suffering the effects of smoke inhalation after an incident involving a discarded cigarette in a Leek tower block. 16 November 2009
- Kitchen Fire in Hixon
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to an incident on Ivy Court in Hixon last night. 13 November 2009
- Historic Event Launches £4.5 million Station
- The brand new community fire station at Sandyford is this week another step closer as construction work starts. 13 November 2009
- Progress Made at New Fire Station
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive, Peter Dartford, will be accompanied on a fact finding mission at the new Fire Station site at Rising Brook by the Chief Executive of Stafford and Rural Homes, Karen Armitage. 13 November 2009
- Children in Poster Competition!
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have teamed up with local partners in South Staffordshire in an attempt to educate children in the Wombourne Community about fire safety in the home. 12 November 2009
- New Recruits for Staffordshire!
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue have welcomed 14 new firefighters to the Service. 12 November 2009
- Disabled Woman Re-housed After Fire
- A disabled woman is now living with relatives after a fire at her Burslem home left the property uninhabitable. 12 November 2009
- Firefighters Take a Walk
- Student firefighters took giant steps to boost the profile of their club with a charity walk which has raised more than £1,000. 10 November 2009
- Alarm Saves Arson Attack Family
- A smoke alarm saved the lives of four members of one Lichfield family during an arson attack on their home. 10 November 2009
- A Sprinkle of Innovation
- In support of a new Private Members Bill being progressed through Parliament, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is staging an event to champion the use of sprinklers in homes. 09 November 2009
- Keep Safe From Harm This Winter
- As temperatures drop and the dark nights close in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to keep safe from harm in their homes. 09 November 2009
- Elderly Man Rescued in Flat Blaze Drama
- Firefighters forced their way into a Stafford flat to rescue an elderly man after fire broke out in his kitchen. Two crews from Stafford were called to the property in New Street, Foregate, at 4.08pm on Wednesday, November 4th. 06 November 2009
- Factory Fire in Cannock
- Firefighters have spent the night tackling a fire at RA Wood Adhesives, Wolverhampton Road, Longford, Cannock. 06 November 2009
- Fire Training at 'Fantastic' Facility
- Members of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Authority have enjoyed an 'out of this world' experience. 03 November 2009
- Midsummer Mayhem Donation
- For the second year running Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, along with local partners, have raised a significant amount of money for Merryfields Special School in Newcastle. 03 November 2009
- Building Fire In Burslem
- A call was received at 12.10am this morning reporting a fire at a building on Newcastle Street in Burslem. 03 November 2009
- Hoax Caller Jailed
- Hoax callers are being sent a strong warning following the jailing of a Staffordshire man. 03 November 2009
- Play Safe and Keep Fireworks Fun
- As bonfire night approaches Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people not to let fireworks destroy their fun. Statistics reveal firework-related injuries are more likely to happen at private family parties - with the under 17s most at risk. 02 November 2009
- Kitchen Fires Serve a Warning
- Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued an urgent safety warning following six kitchen fires in North Staffordshire in the space of just 48 hours. 02 November 2009
- Chinese New Year Event
- Hanley firefighters will this Saturday be taking part in the Chinese New Year Celebrations at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in the City Centre.
- Burton Firefighters Raise Money for Haiti Apeal
Burton firefighters have raised £481.98 for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal thanks to a fundraising event in Burton Town Centre last Saturday.
All of the money, raised by Burton White Watch and other Burton fire station personnel, has now been donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and will go towards helping the survivors of the Haiti earthquake.
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- See footage from the incidents Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have attended;
- Kitchen Fire in Yoxall
- Firefighters from Abbots Bromley and Barton under Needwood were called to a house fire on Raven Road in Yoxall just before 2am this morning,