October 2007

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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.|