December 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. |