September 2007

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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?|