2007

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

Mon Dec 24 2007 - At the time of year where thoughts naturally turn to planning for the New Year and New Year Resolutions, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is offering the opportunity for people in the County to have One More New Year Wish! |

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.|

Wed Oct 24 2007 - As the nights draw in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging elderly people to contact them for a free home fire risk check.|

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. |

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. |

Tue Sep 11 2007 - Fire Control received a call at 2124hrs on the 10th September reporting a house fire on Clough Hall Road Kidsgrove. |

Tue Sep 04 2007 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are recruiting cadet firefighters in the Newcastle area.|

Mon Sep 03 2007 - A family were alerted to a fire in their home by a smoke alarm that crews had fitted earlier this year. |

Mon Sep 03 2007 - Crews have today tackled a blaze at a house on Attlee Road, Cheadle. |

Fri Aug 31 2007 - The autumn nights are on their way and it’s time to dig out your electric blanket…….but just how safe is it?|

Thu Aug 30 2007 - Two crews from Newcastle and one crew from Longton were called to a HGV on fire at approximately 3am this morning. |

Thu Aug 30 2007 - Firefighters in Cannock and Rugeley are getting on their bikes as part of a new initiative to address the growing problem of deliberate fires. |

Wed Aug 29 2007 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are urging people to consider kitchen safety following an incident last week week.|

Wed Aug 29 2007 - Fire crews were busy with road traffic collisions over the weekend, with two occurring on Saturday on the M6 northbound. Both incidents happened between junctions 14 and 15.|

Wed Aug 22 2007 - Crews from Longton and Stafford attended an incident yesterday at 1.15pm at an apartment on Sutherland Court, Longton Road, Trentham. |

Wed Aug 22 2007 - Crews from Stone and Stafford were called to an incident shortly before 8.30am yesterday morning at Allways Close, Milwich. |

Wed Aug 22 2007 - Stone Fire Station is holding an open day on Saturday 8th September.|

Wed Aug 22 2007 - Liz McAllister from Bignall End has won £50 in shopping vouchers for giving Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service her views.|

Tue Aug 21 2007 - Friday night’s fire at the Penhallow Hotel in Newquay has, to date, resulted in one confirmed death and four seriously injured casualties. Two other people remain unaccounted for. Eighty six people were safely escorted from the ferocious inferno which engulfed the building.|

Tue Aug 21 2007 - Firefighters were yesterday called to an incident off Newcastle Road, Stone.|

Tue Aug 21 2007 - Two crews from Tamworth attended an incident on Purbook, Belgrave, Tamworth in the early hours of yesterday morning.|

Tue Aug 21 2007 - Firefighters in Cannock and Rugeley are getting on their bikes as part of a new initiative to address the growing problem of deliberate fires. |

Tue Aug 21 2007 - Fatal fires in hotels and other public places are relatively rare in the UK.|

Mon Aug 20 2007 - The Chief Fire Officers’ Association (CFOA) supports the establishment of the regional fire control network across England.|

Mon Aug 20 2007 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have had a quiet time at this year’s V Festival with only a few minor incidents to report.|

Tue Aug 14 2007 - Crews attended two fires in the Tamworth area last night at homes where smoke alarms were not fitted.|

Mon Aug 13 2007 - Five crews from Kidsgrove, Burslem and Stafford last night tackled a blaze at a building on Elgood Lane, Goldenhill, Kidsgrove.|

Mon Aug 13 2007 - 25 members of the public and staff from across the county came to give their views and thoughts on the way in which the Service can give value for money and how it communicates with its stakeholders on Wednesday 8th August.|

Mon Aug 13 2007 - There will be an opportunity to find out more about the new community fire station planned for a site adjacent to Belgrave High School, Tamworth at the Tamworth Festival, being held this weekend at Tamworth Castle.|

Fri Aug 10 2007 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are working in partnership with Aspire Housing to tackle the problem of wheelie bin fires in the Newcastle area. Wheelie bins are being taken from outside of properties and taken to places, such as parks and set alight. |

Thu Aug 09 2007 - As the weather warms up, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people to enjoy their barbecues safely. Whilst there are some risks involved, by following some simple rules you can ensure your barbecue is a safe and enjoyable event.|

Wed Aug 08 2007 - 50+ fitness session attendees will be targeted for fire safety advice by firefighters next week.|

Wed Aug 08 2007 - MP for Tamworth, Brian Jenkins is to visit Tamworth Fire Station this Friday to thank crews for their efforts during the recent flooding.|

Tue Aug 07 2007 - £770 was raised for the Benevolent Fund at the Fire and Ice duathalon that took place on Sunday at Apedale Country Park, Newcastle under Lyme.|

Mon Aug 06 2007 - The high volume pumping appliance from Rugeley was sent down to the large fire at Shannon’s Mill, Walsall in the early hours of Saturday. |

Fri Aug 03 2007 - Firefighters in Cheadle are holding a carwash in memory of Robert Kell, who died in a fall in June.|

Wed Aug 01 2007 - Rowdy inconsiderate behaviour, litter and mini motos are what the people of Tunstall have requested action on during Respect week, which will be hitting the area from Monday.|

Tue Jul 31 2007 - Crews were called to a fire at a farm on Hollington Lane, Stramshall yesterday afternoon at approximately 3.30pm.|

Tue Jul 31 2007 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Staffordshire Police are warning the public about bogus callers following an incident in the Newcastle area earlier on today.|

Mon Jul 30 2007 - Crews from Hanley and Longton tackled a fire at the Foley Arms Public House, King Street, Fenton in the early hours of Saturday morning.|

Mon Jul 30 2007 - Six year old Ethan Beard from Cheadle has come first in a competition run in the Cheadle and Tean Times newspaper. |

Mon Jul 30 2007 - The Local Members Initiative Scheme has given £2500 towards an arson project in the Moorlands. |

Fri Jul 27 2007 - The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the West Midlands from 6pm on Saturday evening through to midday on Sunday.|

Wed Jul 25 2007 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are encouraging campers to stay safe this summer by following the below tips:|

Wed Jul 25 2007 - Fire Control received a call at approximately 1.15am this morning reporting a fire at a property on Beech Crescent, Chase Terrace.|

Mon Jul 23 2007 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service dealt with flooding incidents in Kinver and Tamworth over the weekend.|

Thu Jul 19 2007 - Close liaison between The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) and the Met Office has identified the potential of severe disruption across the country from tomorrow (Friday 20th July) due to predicted persistent and short periods of heavy rainfall.|

Wed Jul 18 2007 - Fire Stations in South Staffordshire have benefited from a labour resource provided by the unpaid work unit of Staffordshire Probation Service.|

Tue Jul 17 2007 - Firefighters attended two accidental kitchen fires yesterday evening. |

Tue Jul 17 2007 - Stafford Fire Station has been the training venue over the past 12 weeks for eleven students from High Schools throughout Stafford Borough.|

Mon Jul 16 2007 - Firefighters used to extreme heat are preparing to take on the extreme cold in an expedition that is set to be their toughest challenge yet.|

Mon Jul 16 2007 - Sixty social care workers will this week be trained to spot fire hazards in the home.|

Thu Jul 12 2007 - Staffordshire’s Chief Fire Officer will be awarding Student Firefighters from Newcastle at a passing out parade next week. |

Thu Jul 12 2007 - Rowdy inconsiderate behaviour and drug dealing and misuse are top of the agenda for the next Respect week. |

Thu Jul 12 2007 - Crews from Cannock and Stafford this morning attended a road traffic collision on Four Crosses Lane in Cannock. |

Tue Jul 10 2007 - Firefighters have been tackling a blaze throughout the early hours of this morning at the Carpet Warehouse, Woodbank Street, Burslem.|

Tue Jul 10 2007 - Firefighters from Penkridge and Brewood attended a kitchen fire at a property on Littleton Cresent, Penkridge at approximately 5.30pm last night. The fire was caused by a chip pan which had been left unattended. |

Mon Jul 09 2007 - Burton Firefighter Kevin Bacon and Abbots Bromley Firefighter Simon Wilson both received long service awards at a ceremony on Tuesday evening. |

Mon Jul 09 2007 - Firefighters from Leek have joined forces with local furniture store, County Pine Trading to highlight the dangers of non flame retardant textiles and foam in furniture that may still be in use in homes. |

Mon Jul 09 2007 - Pupils from Thistley Hough High School, Stoke-on-Trent will be the first to take part in a new pilot programme called Crash Court. |

Thu Jul 05 2007 - Pupils from Sir Thomas Boughey High School, Halmerend won the media challenge that took place at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters on Tuesday.|

Thu Jul 05 2007 - Alan Doig, Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service yesterday announced to members of the Fire and Rescue Authority and staff his decision to not seek an extension of his contract when the current term expires in April 2008.|

Wed Jul 04 2007 - Fire crews have been in attendance at a fire in Old Hamilton’s Building, Blackhorse Lane, Hanley.|

Wed Jul 04 2007 - Three teams of junior firefighters will be awarded at passing out parades next week. |

Tue Jul 03 2007 - On arrival firefighters found a ground floor bedroom that had been damaged by fire, however the fire was no longer burning.|

Mon Jul 02 2007 - Firefighters were involved in an animal rescue at Coven Heath on Friday.|

Mon Jul 02 2007 - Firefighters from Burslem attended a fire in a flat in the early hours of Saturday morning.|

Fri Jun 29 2007 - Burton Fire Station is holding an open evening this Monday for people interested in becoming a firefighter.|

Fri Jun 29 2007 - With heavy rain forecast for the weekend, councils, the emergency services and the NHS in Staffordshire are on stand-by and making preparations in case of more flooding in the county. |

Fri Jun 29 2007 - Rugeley’s high volume pump (HVP), which was sent to South Yorkshire earlier on in the week, has now returned.|

Thu Jun 28 2007 - Crews from Stone and Stafford attended a serious road traffic collision on Waterworks Bend, Longton Road, Stone this morning at approximately 7.25am.|

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

Wed Jun 27 2007 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes the introduction of a smoking ban in public places as a move to improve people’s health. |

Tue Jun 26 2007 - Fire Control received nearly 200 calls yesterday, most of these related to incidents caused by flooding.|

Tue Jun 26 2007 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is holding an open day this Saturday for people who are under represented in their workforce. |

Mon Jun 25 2007 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service's Control have today (25 June) been inundated, and have already received over 100 calls since midnight.|

Mon Jun 25 2007 - On Friday evening numerous calls were received at approximately 7pm regarding flooding in Norton Bridge near Eccleshall. |

Mon Jun 25 2007 - A team from Stone were the overall winners at the annual “Extrication Challenge” held at Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters at Pirehill, Stone.|

Fri Jun 22 2007 - Crews from Hanley, Burslem and Kidsgrove last night attended a fire at a disused single storey warehouse at an industrial estate on Melville Street, Hanley.|

Fri Jun 22 2007 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is reassuring the public of its commitment to equality and diversity following unfounded comments published earlier in the year. |

Thu Jun 21 2007 - The people of Bentilee will benefit from a Respect makeover next week. Lots of different agencies, organisations and voluntary groups will be taking small steps to tackle the big issues affecting the community. The Respect action week gets the residents involved to make a difference.|

Tue Jun 19 2007 - Firefighters from Cheadle, Stone and Lichfield will this weekend compete against each other in the annual “Extrication Challenge.”|

Mon Jun 18 2007 - Child Safety Week is from the 18th June – 24th June and everyone is being asked to take simple steps to make things safer for children and young people. |

Mon Jun 18 2007 - Following serious flooding in the Tamworth area over the weekend, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is offering the following advice: |

Mon Jun 18 2007 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service received 245 calls, relating to 189 incidents on Friday due to the spate conditions. |

Mon Jun 18 2007 - Student Firefighters from Burton and Tamworth took part in a litter pick over the weekend. |

Fri Jun 15 2007 - Crews from Cannock, Stafford, Penkridge, Burton and Bloxwich yesterday attended a fire in a first floor flat on North Street, Bridgtown, Cannock. |

Fri Jun 15 2007 - With the heavy rain set to continue through the weekend, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is advising the public to ensure they are prepared for flooding. |

Tue Jun 12 2007 - Fire Officers are warning that unoccupied buildings, in particular disused pubs, are increasingly becoming targets for arson attacks, vandalism, criminal damage and anti-social behaviour.|

Mon Jun 11 2007 - Crews from Rugeley, Penkridge, Abbots Bromley Cannock and Stafford attended a fire on Stile Cop Road, Rugeley on Saturday evening at 6.30pm. |

Mon Jun 11 2007 - St John Cadets from Cannock scooped the top prize at the Fire Safety Youth Challenge this weekend, with 3rd Whittington Guides from Lichfield placed as runners up, followed by Edgecliffe High School, South Staffs.|

Thu Jun 07 2007 - Figures presented to the Fire and Rescue Authority on Monday have shown that deliberate fires in the Tamworth area are down, massively exceeding targets set in the Local Public Service Agreement (LPSA). |

Wed Jun 06 2007 - Thirty firefighters last night tackled a blaze at a warehouse on Dale Street, Burton.|

Tue Jun 05 2007 - Crews have this morning tackled a blaze at Ceva Logistics Ltd B&Q, Burton Road, Branston, Burton.|

Tue Jun 05 2007 - Sparx, a free theatre show for schools is set to be seen by more than 11,000 youngsters this summer; however there are still some free tickets available!|

Mon Jun 04 2007 - Crews from Newcastle have this morning been in attendance at a road traffic collision on Three Mile Lane in Keele.|

Mon Jun 04 2007 - Crews from Kidsgrove, Burslem and Newcastle are currently assisting at an incident over the border in Cheshire.|

Mon Jun 04 2007 - Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Authority have this week received another strong vote of confidence from the Audit Commission.|