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Mon Apr 07 2008 - Crews from Cannock, Penkridge and Stafford attended a serious car crash on the A34, Pottall Poole at approximately 1.30am this morning.|

Mon Apr 07 2008 - Cannock Firefighter, Jason Humphreys will be heading off to climb the highest mountain in Alaska, Mount Denali next month to raise money for the Firefighters Charity.|

Thu Apr 03 2008 - Fire and Rescue Crews have been in attendance at a property fire on Dimsdale Street in Middleport. The call was received at 10:43 am and crews from Burslem and Hanley were immediately mobilised. |

Wed Apr 02 2008 - Fire and Rescue Crews are currently in attendance at a house fire in Tamworth. The emergency call was received at 6:40 am and crews from Tamworth, Rugeley and Burton were deployed to the incident. |

Wed Apr 02 2008 - One crew from Tamworth remains at the incident involving an acetylene cylinder at the Pennymoor Junction of Pennine Way, Stonydelph, Tamworth.|

Wed Apr 02 2008 - Bikers in Newcastle will be gearing up for this year’s season at the launch of the 2008 Motorcycling Road Safety Campaign at DK Motorcycles, Newcastle, Saturday 5th April, 9.00am – 4.00pm.|

Wed Apr 02 2008 - The incident involving an acetylene cylinder at the Pennymoor Junction of Pennine Way, Stonydelph, Tamworth has now closed. |

Tue Apr 01 2008 - Fire and Rescue Crews from Tamworth and Barton under Needwood are currently in attendance at an incident involving a gas canister in Stonydelph, Tamworth. |

Mon Mar 31 2008 - Three more free reels on wheels events will take place this week.|

Mon Mar 31 2008 - On 28 March at 6:30 pm Fire and Rescue Crews from Stafford were called out to rescue a horse that had fallen into a cesspit at a farm in Tixhall near Stafford.|

Thu Mar 27 2008 - Crews from Rugeley attended a fire at a property on Seabrooke Road, Brereton, Rugeley shortly before 9.30pm last night.|

Wed Mar 26 2008 - Fire and Rescue Crews from Longton and Hanley are currently in attendance at a house fire in Thirlmere Grove, Longton. |

Wed Mar 26 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has been recognised as an Investor in People in a recent assessment process. The Service’s performance across a number of key areas was analysed in a stretching and intensive interview programme by the West Midlands Quality Centre. |

Tue Mar 25 2008 - At 3:35 am on 24 March, Fire and Rescue Crews from Burslem and Hanley were called to a house fire in Pickmere Close, Baddeley Green.|

Thu Mar 20 2008 - At 4:45 am on 20 March Fire and Rescue Crews from Cheadle, Uttoxeter and Ipstones were called to a fire at Alton Station in Alton.|

Thu Mar 20 2008 - Firefighters have been in attendance at an incident on Brownhills Road, Norton Canes since 12.50pm today.|

Thu Mar 20 2008 - At 5:48 pm on 19 March, Fire and Rescue Crews from Burton, Stafford and Cannock were mobilised to an incident at Tatenhill Airfield in Tatehill.|

Wed Mar 19 2008 - Young people from Tamworth are being invited to free Reels on Wheels events during the Easter holidays.|

Wed Mar 19 2008 - At 12:22 am on 19 March , Fire and Rescue Crews from Stafford and Stone were called to a fire at Perkins Engines on Tixhall Road, Stafford.|

Mon Mar 17 2008 - Firefighters will be getting on their bikes during the Easter holidays to drive down the number of deliberately set fires. |

Mon Mar 17 2008 - Firefighters in Newcastle are urging people to consider electrical safety following a series of incidents over the past few weeks involving electrical appliances, mainly tumble dryers. |

Mon Mar 17 2008 - The Fire and Ice team’s ladder climb on Saturday raised over one thousand pounds for the Benevolent Fund.|

Mon Mar 17 2008 - At 07:21 on 16 March Fire and Rescue Crews from Longton and Hanley were called to a house fire on Cromartie Street.|

Mon Mar 17 2008 - At 12:22 am Fire and Rescue Crews from Ipstones and Cheadle were called to an incident at Thomas Bolton Copper Works on Froghall Road in Froghall. |

Thu Mar 13 2008 - Paul Cullen, Risk Reduction Officer from East Staffordshire Area Command won “Best Media Coverage” at last night’s More Awards.|

Thu Mar 13 2008 - Tracey Creswell from Stoke Risk Reduction team won the “Public’s Fire and Rescue Service Professional of the Year” at last night’s More Awards.|

Thu Mar 13 2008 - Firefighter, Rita Ryan from Rugeley Fire Station won the Fire Service Professionalism award at last night’s More Awards.|

Thu Mar 13 2008 - The More Awards ceremony held at Keele Hall also included the Chief Fire Officer awarding members of the public who have been involved in incidents. |

Thu Mar 13 2008 - The P.R.I.D.E fire safety course that was a massive last year will return again next week to Lichfield Fire Station. |

Wed Mar 12 2008 - A Cadet Firefighter scheme running in Newcastle is proving to be a huge success!The scheme has been running for four months and is the first of its kind in the County. There are 12 young people on the scheme with an age range of 13 to 18. The Cadet Firefighters attend two hour sessions every Monday evening at Kidsgrove Fire Station. |

Wed Mar 12 2008 - Firefighters will be climbing a 13.5 metre ladder over 450 times in the Potteries Shopping Centre this Saturday! |

Tue Mar 11 2008 - Young people from Burton and Tamworth have designed and produced a DVD “Stop Arson Around” to highlight the dangers of arson. |

Tue Mar 11 2008 - Firefighters attended a fire at the Zion Rooms, Coronation Street, Cheadle following an emergency call shortly after 7pm on Sunday night.|

Mon Mar 10 2008 - Brewood Fire Station is throwing open its doors to the public this Saturday. |

Fri Mar 07 2008 - The Chairman of Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Authority, Cllr Derek Davis, is pleased to announce that Chris Enness, currently Deputy Chief Fire Officer at North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, will be joining Staffordshire to take up the role of Deputy Chief Fire Officer. This move follows the appointment of the current Deputy, Peter Dartford, to the role of Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive. Mr Dartford takes up his new role on 7th April on the forthcoming retirement of the current Chief Fire Officer, Alan Doig, who will be leaving the Service after 32 years. |

Tue Mar 04 2008 - Crews from Rugeley, Abbots Bromley and Cannock attended a canal barge blaze on the Trent & Mersey Canal at Rugeley last night.|

Tue Mar 04 2008 - Firefighters have remained at the incident on Beech Crescent, Chase Town overnight, spraying cooling jets onto the acetylene cylinders.|

Tue Mar 04 2008 - Following an inspection of the acetylene cylinders on Beech Crescent, Chase Town the Fire and Rescue Service were able to close the incident at 1.30pm today. Residents were then allowed to return to their homes. |

Mon Mar 03 2008 - At 7:56 pm on 2 March 2008 Fire and Rescue Crews from Burton, Abbots Bromley, Barton under Needwood and Tutbury were called to a fire at Beacon Hotel, Tutbury Road, Burton.|

Mon Mar 03 2008 - Saturday 8th March is International Women’s Day, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate their achievements.|

Mon Mar 03 2008 - Firefighters are still in attendance at an incident that happened on Beech Crescent, Chasetown shortly before 11.30am this morning. |

Fri Feb 29 2008 - Firefighters have attended a serious road traffic collision on the A51 at Great Haywood this morning. |

Fri Feb 29 2008 - A Student Firefighter from Biddulph has been praised for his quick actions at an incident yesterday.|

Wed Feb 27 2008 - Big Brother Twins Sam and Amanda Marchant will launch a ’youth opportunities’ event in Newcastle this coming weekend. |

Tue Feb 26 2008 - Fire and Rescue Crews from Leek, Ipstones, Longton and the Damage Limitation Unit from Burton upon Trent are currently in attendance at a house fire on Buxton Road, Leek. |

Mon Feb 25 2008 - A house was devastated on Friday night following a fire caused by a discarded cigarette.|

Mon Feb 25 2008 - The finalists have been announced for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s first ever staff awards.|

Mon Feb 25 2008 - Firefighters attended a fire at a disused building on High Street, Burton following an emergency call at 3am on Sunday morning.|

Fri Feb 22 2008 - At 7:48 pm on 21 February 2008, Fire and Rescue Crews from Burslem and Hanley were called to a fire at a property in Hamil Road, Burslem.|

Thu Feb 21 2008 - A multi agency exercise today took place at the SI Group-UK, Ltd, Four Ashes Site, Gailey. |

Tue Feb 19 2008 - Firefighters from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have returned from a week’s intensive ‘Artic’ training with the Royal Marines.|

Fri Feb 15 2008 - Firefighters still remain at a scrapyard fire that started yesterday evening.|

Thu Feb 14 2008 - Newcastle Fire Station is one of just two stations in the County that will receive a brand new inflatable powerboat, to deal with water rescues.|

Thu Feb 14 2008 - Tamworth Fire Station is one of just two stations in the County that will receive a brand new inflatable powerboat, to deal with water rescues.|

Thu Feb 14 2008 - Councillors have today had the opportunity to look at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s latest vehicle.|

Wed Feb 13 2008 - At 2:20pm on 12 February, Fire and Rescue Crews from Stafford were called to a fire at a property in Rickerscote, Stafford.|

Tue Feb 12 2008 - Crews from Newcastle were called to a house fire on St Bernards Road, Knutton, shortly before 11am today.|

Tue Feb 12 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are holding a Fire Safety Awareness Event next week to promote fire safety to members of the public who either live or spend their leisure time on Staffordshire’s canals. |

Mon Feb 11 2008 - National Chip Week: 11 – 17 February. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting National Chip Week by urging people to ban the pan! |

Mon Feb 11 2008 - At 1.16 pm on 9 February Fire Crews from Stafford and Stone were called to a road traffic collision on the Newport Road in Stafford.|

Fri Feb 08 2008 - At 9:22pm on 7 February, Fire and Rescue Crews from Hanley and Longton were called to a house fire in Cornwallis Street, Stoke. |

Thu Feb 07 2008 - Risk Reduction Officers from Newcastle Fire Station are attending British Citizenship Ceremonies to promote fire safety to new members of the community.They are working in partnership with the Registration Offices in Newcastle and they will be attending ceremonies throughout the year. |

Wed Feb 06 2008 - At 4:36 on 5 February 2008, Fire and Rescue Crews from Codsall were called to a house fire at a property in Sandy Lane, Codsall.|

Wed Feb 06 2008 - As Chinese New Year approaches people are being advised to take extra care in the kitchen. |

Tue Feb 05 2008 - Fifteen Firefighters from Rugeley Fire Station are to undertake the Three Peaks 24hr Challenge to raise money for charity.|

Mon Feb 04 2008 - Shrove Tuesday means fun in the kitchen for adults and children alike. However the novelty and excitement of making pancakes often makes people less cautious with their cooking. |

Mon Feb 04 2008 - Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Alan Doig and Area Commander for Stoke-on-Trent, Ralph Matthew are to attend their last Junior Firefighter passing out parade next week.|

Mon Feb 04 2008 - Crews from Rugeley and Lichfield attended a fire at a bungalow on St James Close, Longdon, Rugeley on Friday evening at 9.50pm. |

Thu Jan 31 2008 - The outlook is good for the County’s Fire and Rescue Service, with the new Assessment by the Audit Commission which rates the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Authority as Improving Well and providing an overall ‘performing well‘ measure in the latest round of service assessments.|

Thu Jan 31 2008 - Tamworth residents are being invited to join a Consultative Panel to help the future direction of the proposed new community fire station at Belgrave.|

Thu Jan 31 2008 - At 07:06am on 31 January, Fire Crews from Cannock and Stafford were called to a road traffic collision on Old Hednesford Road in Cannock. |

Tue Jan 29 2008 - Eccleshall Fire Station is holding two recruitment events for Retained Firefighters. |

Tue Jan 29 2008 - At 09:06pm Fire Crews from Stafford, Stone, Cannock along with the Damage Limitations Unit from Burton were called to a fire at Bostick Findley, Common Road, Stafford.|

Mon Jan 28 2008 - Time is running out for you to have your say on the Staffordshire Safety Plan! |

Mon Jan 28 2008 - Fire and Rescue Crews attended three Road Traffic Collisions over the weekend. |

Fri Jan 25 2008 - Firefighters from Kidsgrove, Burslem and Biddulph attended a fire at a property on Ravenscliffe Road, shortly before 6pm last night. |

Fri Jan 25 2008 - Staffordshire County Council’s Social Care and Health and Staffordshire Fire Service are celebrating after a man’s life was saved thanks to a recent joint training initiative that alerts the fire service to potentially hazardous situations concerning vulnerable people. |

Fri Jan 25 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service will be holding a unique fire safety course in a brand new home next week.|

Thu Jan 24 2008 - Firefighters from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are this weekend heading off to Norway to take part in a week’s intensive ‘Artic’ training with the Royal Marines.|

Tue Jan 22 2008 - Personnel from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service will be attending a memorial service this Friday to pay their respects to the four Firefighters who tragically lost their lives in Warwickshire.|

Mon Jan 21 2008 - Cheadle Fire Station has had its refurbishment plans approved by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.|

Mon Jan 21 2008 - Wombourne Fire Station has had its refurbishment plans approved by South Staffordshire Council.|

Mon Jan 21 2008 - At 08:43 on 21 January 2008, Fire Crews from Stafford and Stone were called to a road traffic collision on the A34 in Aston, Stone.|

Fri Jan 18 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are looking to recruit Retained Firefighters across the County.|

Tue Jan 15 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is delivering the stark message to “Pull Your Finger Out” and check your smoke alarm as part of a new government campaign launched on January 15th. |

Mon Jan 14 2008 - At 22:58 on 11 January, Fire Control received a call reporting a fire at a public house on Liverpool road, Stoke. |

Mon Jan 14 2008 - Fire and Rescue Crews from Hanley were called to an incident in Dawlish Drive, Bentilee at 2:30 on 12 January.|

Fri Jan 11 2008 - At 07:21 on 11 January Fire crews from Newcastle and Longton were called to a road traffic collision at Wayside, Main Road, Betley.|

Thu Jan 10 2008 - Firefighters in Staffordshire are urging people to consider electrical safety following a series of incidents over the past few months.|

Wed Jan 09 2008 - At 01:51 hours on 9 January 2008, Fire and Rescue Crews from Cannock and Stafford were mobilised to an incident on Hickling Road, Leacroft.|

Mon Jan 07 2008 - Tamworth Area Command has been joined by a new Area Commander.|

Mon Jan 07 2008 - At 18:47 on 6 January, Fire Control received a call reporting a RTC at the junction of Sneyd Hill and Hanley Road, Smallthorne in Stoke On Trent.|

Wed Jan 02 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are asking drivers to make ‘driving more safely’ one of their New Year resolutions.|

Mon Dec 24 2007 - The Fire and Rescue Service urges the public to fit these life saving devices.|

Mon Dec 24 2007 - Firefighters have today made a very special Christmas visit to a family whose home was damaged in a house fire last week.|

Fri Dec 21 2007 - Firefighters have rescued four children from a house fire in the early hours of this morning.|

Fri Dec 21 2007 - What colour is Climate Change? That’s what the movers and shakers in Staffordshire want to know.|

Fri Dec 21 2007 - Area Commander for Staffordshire Moorlands, Alf Wilson has recently returned from a trip to Uganda. |

Thu Dec 20 2007 - Staffordshire will become an even safer place from this week with the introduction of twelve new full time and one retained firefighter from across the county who have just been recognised for their achievements in a Celebration of Success. The team were also joined by three firefighters who trained in Staffordshire but will be based at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.|

Tue Dec 18 2007 - Firefighters from Ipstones and from across the border in Ashbourne have attended a house fire at a semi detached property on Mayfield Avenue, Church Mayfield, Mayfield.|

Mon Dec 17 2007 - A young male had a very lucky escape in a house fire in the early hours of this morning.|

Mon Dec 17 2007 - In the early hours of this morning crews from Burton were called to an incident on Queen Street, Burton upon Trent.|

Mon Dec 17 2007 - All pumping appliances at wholetime fire stations are to be fitted with CCTV to protect firefighters from violence and aggression.|

Thu Dec 13 2007 - Crews were called to a chimney fire at a stone built cottage in Swythamley in the Staffordshire Moorlands at 9.07pm last night. Crews from Leek and Longton were sent to the incident.|

Tue Dec 11 2007 - Duke of Edinburgh students will be awarded at a passing out parade at Biddulph Fire Station this Thursday evening.|

Tue Dec 11 2007 - Student firefighters from Tamworth were awarded at a Passing Out Parade last week. |

Tue Dec 11 2007 - Burslem Firefighters have raised over £1000 for the Warwickshire Firefighters Appeal Fund.|

Thu Dec 06 2007 - For the second time this year Newcastle Fire Station will be throwing open its doors to the public!|

Thu Dec 06 2007 - Firefighters from Lichfield used an innovative approach, to get across the drink drive message on Friday night.|

Wed Dec 05 2007 - Three teams of junior firefighters will be awarded at passing out parades next week. |

Tue Dec 04 2007 - Student firefighters from Uttoxeter will be awarded at a Passing out Parade next week. |

Tue Dec 04 2007 - Stafford Firefighters and the charity Headway have united together with the common aim of trying to reduce the number of road traffic incidents.|

Mon Dec 03 2007 - Christmas is a time to show your family and friends how much you care so Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to be fire safe during the festive season and protect their loved ones young and old.|

Mon Dec 03 2007 - Firefighters from across the City and Newcastle were called to a fire at 8.20pm last night. |

Fri Nov 30 2007 - Crews were called to a fire at the Biffa Waste Services/Poplars Landfill Site on Lichfield Road, Cannock at 12.10 this afternoon.|

Fri Nov 30 2007 - Two men are being praised by firefighters for rescuing a woman from a house fire.|

Wed Nov 28 2007 - Three crews from Burton were sent to an incident on Derby Street, Burton at approximately 4.15am this morning. |

Wed Nov 28 2007 - Grandparents of a local firefighter and other residents have raised money for the Warwickshire Firefighters Fund.|

Tue Nov 27 2007 - Crews from Cheadle, Ipstones and Longton were sent to an incident at JCB Compact Products, on the Harewood Estate, Cheadle shortly after 2.30pm yesterday afternoon.|

Tue Nov 27 2007 - Chair of Moorlands District Council, Councillor Karen Maryon and her Consort County Councillor for Cheadle and Checkley, Mike Maryon yesterday visited Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters.|

Tue Nov 27 2007 - Firefighters at Barton Under Needwood raised a massive £983 on Sunday for the families of the Warwickshire Firefighters.|

Mon Nov 26 2007 - Fire and Rescue Service personnel from across the county have been awarded for their long service. |

Mon Nov 26 2007 - Two crews from Burton attended an incident at the Tiger Court Flats, Anglesey Road, Burton at 3.15am this morning.|

Mon Nov 26 2007 - Crews from Leek, Burslem and Ipstones attended an incident at Pointons, Felthouse Lane, Cheddleton, following an emergency call at 5.08am.|

Mon Nov 19 2007 - Firefighters tackled a blaze at a cottage at Towns Head, Longnor, on Saturday afternoon.|

Mon Nov 19 2007 - Fire and Rescue Service personnel from across the county are to be awarded for their long service and good conduct at a presentation ceremony on Tuesday evening.|

Wed Nov 14 2007 - Staffordshire’s Crash Course initiative has been supported by former Formula 1 drivers, Stirling Moss and Tony Brooks.|

Mon Nov 12 2007 - Over the last six months, people living and working in Staffordshire have put their pens and computers into action, and have clearly and categorically stated that they feel that fire and rescue resources (people, property, and equipment) should be aligned to areas of greatest risk to life.|

Wed Nov 07 2007 - Crews from Burton, Barton-under-Needwood and Tutbury dealt with a chemical leak at Coors, Station Street, Burton last night.|

Wed Nov 07 2007 - The High Sheriff of Staffordshire, Graham Stow, will be visiting Leek Fire Station this Friday.|

Tue Nov 06 2007 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Ceremonial Squad is going to Ypres this weekend to commemorate the end of World War 1. |

Tue Nov 06 2007 - Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a warehouse unit on Fraylings Business Park on Davenport Street, Burslem.|

Mon Nov 05 2007 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has had a busy bonfire weekend but there were no major bonfire or firework related incidents. |

Mon Nov 05 2007 - Teenagers from Burton have attended a special event in London that they were invited to by MP Bridget Prentice.|

Fri Nov 02 2007 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service will be attending the Winning Business Think Local Exhibition at Drayton Manor Park this Tuesday.|

Fri Nov 02 2007 - Crash Course Co-ordinators are to deliver their presentation to former Forumla 1 drivers, Stirling Moss and Tony Brooks. |

Thu Nov 01 2007 - Following a two day process, Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Authority has selected Peter Dartford for the position of Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive (of Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Authority).|

Wed Oct 31 2007 - Firefighters from Newcastle will be on hand at two bonfire displays this weekend, to give out firework safety advice.|

Mon Oct 29 2007 - Crews were called to a fire at Alton Towers theme park last night.|

Fri Oct 26 2007 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people to stay safe in the run up to Bonfire Night.|

Tue Oct 23 2007 - Crews from Tamworth and Lichfield were called to a fire at Parkfield Crescent, Two-Gates, Tamworth shortly after 5.30am this morning. The incident involved separate fires in two new build properties which were well alight when crews arrived. |

Mon Oct 22 2007 - Crews from Leek attended a fire on Barnfields Industrial Estate,Sunnyhills Rd, Leek at 8.30pm last night.|

Wed Oct 17 2007 - Fire Investigation Officers believe that a fire on a cabin cruiser in Fazeley, Tamworth was caused accidentally.|

Wed Oct 17 2007 - Newcastle Fire Station will be throwing open its doors to the public this half term. |

Mon Oct 15 2007 - Crews from Tamworth and Lichfield were called to a fire on a cabin cruiser moored on the canal near the Fazeley Mill Marina in the early hours of this morning.|

Wed Oct 10 2007 - Burslem Firefighters are urging the public to remain vigilant in protecting their vehicles, so they aren’t subject to arson.|

Wed Oct 10 2007 - Firefighters attended a collision on the A50 in Blythe Bridge shortly after 8am this morning.|

Wed Oct 10 2007 - An event this weekend will aim to raise awareness of road safety, particularly amongst young people. |

Tue Oct 09 2007 - Crews from Newcastle and Longton attended a road traffic collision yesterday afternoon on the M6 Northbound between junctions 15 and 16. |

Tue Oct 09 2007 - School children across the county are to be given a hard hitting message about firework misuse in the run up to Bonfire Night.|

Mon Oct 08 2007 - The number of people killed on roads in the Newcastle Borough will be graphically demonstrated at a road safety launch this week.|

Mon Oct 08 2007 - The planning application has now been submitted for the refurbishment of Cheadle Fire Station.|

Fri Oct 05 2007 - Teenagers from Burton have had a special invite to an event in London by MP Bridget Prentice.|

Fri Oct 05 2007 - Firefighters from Newcastle were attacked whilst attending an incident on Wednesday afternoon.|

Thu Oct 04 2007 - You are three times more likely to be killed on a rural road than an urban one whilst in a car warns a Government educational campaign launched today. |

Thu Oct 04 2007 - A Fire Service vehicle has been decorated with fire safety images designed by children from two primary schools.|

Wed Oct 03 2007 - Crews from Lichfield, Stafford and Barton-under-Needwood attended an incident this morning which involved an overturned car on Ryknild Street, Lichfield.|

Fri Sep 28 2007 - Crews from Lichfield and Chase Terrace attended a fire at a property on Curborough Road, Lichfield at approximately 2am last night. On arrival firefighters in breathing apparatus quickly established that all occupiers were accounted for and they rescued two pet dogs from the rear of the house. |

Fri Sep 28 2007 - Fire and Rescue Service personnel from across the county have been awarded for their long service. |

Fri Sep 28 2007 - Two teams of junior firefighters from the North of the City will be awarded at passing out parades next week.|

Wed Sep 26 2007 - Age Concern Week 22-29 September heralds a major push by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service to get closer to the over 50s. |

Mon Sep 24 2007 - Crews from across the county have been tackling a large fire at a warehouse on an industrial estate in Burslem.|

Mon Sep 24 2007 - Firefighters attended a fire at a mid terraced property on Albert Street, Burton on 20 September. The emergency call was received at 11.15pm and two crews from Burton and one crew from Tutbury attended. |

Thu Sep 13 2007 - Crews from Longton and Newcastle were called to a Road Traffic Collision in the early hours of the morning on 12 September. |

Wed Sep 12 2007 - Fire Stations across the county will be holding charity car washes on Saturday 15th September. |