August 2008

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Fri Aug 29 2008 - Ashley Fire Station would like to welcome the local community on 2nd September to its open day!|

Fri Aug 29 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s “MORE For Less” campaign is blazing with over 1000 people requesting a free home fire risk check! |

Wed Aug 27 2008 - As the nights draw in and the temperatures drop, will you be sleeping with danger?|

Wed Aug 20 2008 - Crews were called to a road traffic collision at 11:25am this morning on the M54 westbound.|

Wed Aug 20 2008 - Firefighters at Chase Terrace have been presented with a water colour painting by a local artist.|

Tue Aug 19 2008 - Shortly before 6pm yesterday evening (Monday 18 August) a coach was travelling from Alton Towers towards Alton village along Station Road. It collided with two stationary vehicles, went through a brick wall and then dropped 10 to 15 feet down an embankment, landing on its side, in the garden of a nearby house. |

Mon Aug 18 2008 - A former student firefighter from Rugeley is to be rewarded for her continuing work with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.|

Mon Aug 18 2008 - Firefighters from Lichfield will be representing Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service in the British Extrication Challenge! |

Fri Aug 15 2008 - Kidsgrove Fire Station is throwing open its doors to the public on 6th September for a community fun day!|

Fri Aug 15 2008 - Midsummer Mayhem was had at Lyme Valley Recreation Park yesterday!|

Tue Aug 12 2008 - Firefighters were called to an incident at lunchtime yesterday at Hopleys Close in Tamworth.|

Tue Aug 12 2008 - Forget the Olympic Games this summer, Firefighters from across Staffordshire are going to compete in the World Firefighter Games!|

Tue Aug 12 2008 - Crews were called to an incident at 11:25am this morning at Harecastle disused railway tunnel in Kidsgrove.|

Mon Aug 11 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is making final preparations for this weekend’s V Festival. |

Mon Aug 11 2008 - Firefighters were called to a house fire shortly after 10:30pm last night. The incident involved a roof fire within a detached property on Summerfield Road, Bolehall in Tamworth.|

Fri Aug 08 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service will be attending ‘Stoke Pride 2008’ this Saturday. The event will start at 3pm and will be held at Hill Crest Street in Hanley. |

Thu Aug 07 2008 - Crews were called to an incident just after 5:15pm last night at Old Bristol Street Motors on London Road, Newcastle. |

Thu Aug 07 2008 - Firefighters were called to an incident shortly before 12:30pm today at a terraced property on Commonside Close, Stafford. |

Wed Aug 06 2008 - Forget the Olympic Games this summer, Firefighters from across Staffordshire are going to compete in the World Firefighter Games!|

Tue Aug 05 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning members of the public about bogus callers.|

Fri Aug 01 2008 - Families are promised a fun filled action packed day at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Open Day event!|

Fri Aug 01 2008 - Crews were called to a road traffic collision on the M6 North bound between junctions 14 and 15 at 11am this morning. |