February 2008

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Mon Mar 03 2008 - At 7:56 pm on 2 March 2008 Fire and Rescue Crews from Burton, Abbots Bromley, Barton under Needwood and Tutbury were called to a fire at Beacon Hotel, Tutbury Road, Burton.|

Fri Feb 29 2008 - Firefighters have attended a serious road traffic collision on the A51 at Great Haywood this morning. |

Fri Feb 29 2008 - A Student Firefighter from Biddulph has been praised for his quick actions at an incident yesterday.|

Wed Feb 27 2008 - Big Brother Twins Sam and Amanda Marchant will launch a ’youth opportunities’ event in Newcastle this coming weekend. |

Tue Feb 26 2008 - Fire and Rescue Crews from Leek, Ipstones, Longton and the Damage Limitation Unit from Burton upon Trent are currently in attendance at a house fire on Buxton Road, Leek. |

Mon Feb 25 2008 - A house was devastated on Friday night following a fire caused by a discarded cigarette.|

Mon Feb 25 2008 - The finalists have been announced for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s first ever staff awards.|

Mon Feb 25 2008 - Firefighters attended a fire at a disused building on High Street, Burton following an emergency call at 3am on Sunday morning.|

Fri Feb 22 2008 - At 7:48 pm on 21 February 2008, Fire and Rescue Crews from Burslem and Hanley were called to a fire at a property in Hamil Road, Burslem.|

Thu Feb 21 2008 - A multi agency exercise today took place at the SI Group-UK, Ltd, Four Ashes Site, Gailey. |

Tue Feb 19 2008 - Firefighters from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have returned from a week’s intensive ‘Artic’ training with the Royal Marines.|

Fri Feb 15 2008 - Firefighters still remain at a scrapyard fire that started yesterday evening.|

Thu Feb 14 2008 - Newcastle Fire Station is one of just two stations in the County that will receive a brand new inflatable powerboat, to deal with water rescues.|

Thu Feb 14 2008 - Tamworth Fire Station is one of just two stations in the County that will receive a brand new inflatable powerboat, to deal with water rescues.|

Thu Feb 14 2008 - Councillors have today had the opportunity to look at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s latest vehicle.|

Wed Feb 13 2008 - At 2:20pm on 12 February, Fire and Rescue Crews from Stafford were called to a fire at a property in Rickerscote, Stafford.|

Tue Feb 12 2008 - Crews from Newcastle were called to a house fire on St Bernards Road, Knutton, shortly before 11am today.|

Tue Feb 12 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are holding a Fire Safety Awareness Event next week to promote fire safety to members of the public who either live or spend their leisure time on Staffordshire’s canals. |

Mon Feb 11 2008 - National Chip Week: 11 – 17 February. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting National Chip Week by urging people to ban the pan! |

Mon Feb 11 2008 - At 1.16 pm on 9 February Fire Crews from Stafford and Stone were called to a road traffic collision on the Newport Road in Stafford.|

Fri Feb 08 2008 - At 9:22pm on 7 February, Fire and Rescue Crews from Hanley and Longton were called to a house fire in Cornwallis Street, Stoke. |

Thu Feb 07 2008 - Risk Reduction Officers from Newcastle Fire Station are attending British Citizenship Ceremonies to promote fire safety to new members of the community.They are working in partnership with the Registration Offices in Newcastle and they will be attending ceremonies throughout the year. |

Wed Feb 06 2008 - At 4:36 on 5 February 2008, Fire and Rescue Crews from Codsall were called to a house fire at a property in Sandy Lane, Codsall.|

Wed Feb 06 2008 - As Chinese New Year approaches people are being advised to take extra care in the kitchen. |

Tue Feb 05 2008 - Fifteen Firefighters from Rugeley Fire Station are to undertake the Three Peaks 24hr Challenge to raise money for charity.|

Mon Feb 04 2008 - Shrove Tuesday means fun in the kitchen for adults and children alike. However the novelty and excitement of making pancakes often makes people less cautious with their cooking. |

Mon Feb 04 2008 - Time is running out for you to have your say on the Staffordshire Safety Plan! |

Mon Feb 04 2008 - Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Alan Doig and Area Commander for Stoke-on-Trent, Ralph Matthew are to attend their last Junior Firefighter passing out parade next week.|

Mon Feb 04 2008 - Crews from Rugeley and Lichfield attended a fire at a bungalow on St James Close, Longdon, Rugeley on Friday evening at 9.50pm. |