August 2007

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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.|