April 2008

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Wed Apr 30 2008 - One crew remains at a property on Brook Lane, Ranton, following a fire which started yesterday afternoon at approximately 3.30pm. |

Wed Apr 30 2008 - Tamworth Firefighters have been recognised for raising over £3000 in just three months for the Firefighters Charity. |

Wed Apr 30 2008 - Crews from Newcastle attended a property fire on Pepper Street, Keele at 11.15am this morning. |

Tue Apr 29 2008 - Lichfield have won Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s annual “Extrication Challenge! They will now go through to the national finals to be held in Stirling on 22nd – 23rd August.|

Tue Apr 29 2008 - Four appliances from Stafford, Gnosall, Ecceshall and also a Water Carrier from Cannock are currently tackling a blaze on Brook Lane, Ranton.|

Mon Apr 28 2008 - Crews have attended two incidents in Stapenhill over the weekend. |

Thu Apr 24 2008 - Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at Stafford College on Earl Street, Stafford, following an emergency call shortly after 1.30am this morning.|

Thu Apr 24 2008 - Fire crews are praising the bravery of two men who rescued an elderly man from a burning building.|

Wed Apr 23 2008 - Crews from across the County will this weekend compete against each other in the annual Fire and Rescue Service “Extrication Challenge.”|

Tue Apr 22 2008 - Lichfield Fire Station will be throwing open its doors to the public this Saturday!|

Mon Apr 21 2008 - Firefighters from Cheadle will be using South Moorlands Leisure Centre facilities whilst the Fire Station undergoes a refurbishment.|

Mon Apr 21 2008 - Firefighters have rescued a male and a dog from a house fire in the early hours of this morning.|

Thu Apr 17 2008 - Crews from Hanley and Burslem attended a car crash at 4pm today on Shaldon Avenue, Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent.|

Thu Apr 17 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Loggerheads Community Information Shop are inviting members of the public to a Community Safety Day on Saturday 19 April from 10 am until 2 pm at Loggerheads Food Court, Eccleshall Road, Loggerheads.|

Wed Apr 16 2008 - New Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive, Peter Dartford attended Cheadle Fire Station on Monday as work begins on the refurbishment of the station.|

Wed Apr 16 2008 - People interested in becoming a Firefighter at a brand new station to be built in Rising Brook are being invited along to an open day, to see if they’ve got what it takes!|

Mon Apr 14 2008 - Burton Fire Station is inviting people interested in becoming a Retained Firefighter to an information day they’re holding on Sunday 27th April.|

Fri Apr 11 2008 - Firefighters have attended two road traffic collisions this morning. |

Fri Apr 11 2008 - The catering facility at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters has been awarded 5 stars under the ‘Rate My Place’ Food Safety Star Rating Scheme!|

Tue Apr 08 2008 - Firefighters from Newcastle and Hanley attended a fire on Wilmot Drive, Knutton at 9.30pm last night. |

Tue Apr 08 2008 - Firefighter cadets from Wombourne will be recognised at a passing out parade this Wednesday.|

Tue Apr 08 2008 - Fitness fanatics are taking part in a 24 hour stepper climb to raise money for The Firefighters Charity!|

Mon Apr 07 2008 - Peter Dartford has taken up the role as Chief Fire Officer of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.|

Mon Apr 07 2008 - Crews from Cannock, Penkridge and Stafford attended a serious car crash on the A34, Pottall Poole at approximately 1.30am this morning.|

Mon Apr 07 2008 - Cannock Firefighter, Jason Humphreys will be heading off to climb the highest mountain in Alaska, Mount Denali next month to raise money for the Firefighters Charity.|