May 2008

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Fri May 30 2008 - At 6:30 am this morning, Fire and Rescue Crews from Hanley, Newcastle and Burton attended an incident at The Moat House Hotel, Festival Way in Etruria.|

Fri May 30 2008 - Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Peter Dartford, launched this week the first phase of what will be a 12 month campaign to drive down the numbers of deaths and serious injuries as a result of fires in the home. |

Fri May 30 2008 - Councillors will have a go at being Firefighters at Codsall Fire Station next week! |

Fri May 30 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are urging parents to educate their children about the dangers of derelict buildings.|

Thu May 29 2008 - Three recruitment information events are being held for people wanting to apply to become a Retained Firefighter at the new station to be built in Rising Brook. |

Thu May 29 2008 - At 10 am this morning Fire and Rescue Crews from Burton and Tutbury were required at a chemical spillage at Burton Fire Station.|

Thu May 29 2008 - Firefighters were called to a fire at a derelict public house, The Smithfield on Uttoxeter Road shortly before 4pm today.|

Wed May 28 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service will be at the Staffordshire County Show this week.|

Wed May 28 2008 - Extreme weather conditions have prevented the Fire and Ice team from reaching the summit of Mount McKinley in Alaska.|

Wed May 28 2008 - Firefigfhters from Stafford attended a fire at a semi detached property on Heronswood, Wildwood, Stafford shortly before 1am this morning.|

Wed May 28 2008 - The Area Commander for Newcastle, Chris Bromley is praising two of his Firefighters for saving a man's life at the weekend.|

Sat May 24 2008 - Boat Safety Week: 24th – 31st May|

Fri May 23 2008 - Four appliances from Barton under Needwood and Burton attended a fire at a John Taylor School, Dunstall Road, Barton under Needwood at approximately 10.45pm last night.|

Wed May 21 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has whittled three Consortia down to two in the bid for the £46m Private Finance Initiative (PFI) project. Fire Support and Kajima will now compete for the contract with the preferred bidder due to be appointed in November.|

Wed May 21 2008 - Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal unveiled a Fire Service Monument at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas yesterday.|

Wed May 21 2008 - The Fire and Ice team, climbing Mount McKinley, Alaska have reported that they’re progressing well and are in good spirits.|

Tue May 20 2008 - Firefighters are praising two members of the public for their actions during an incident yesterday morning.|

Tue May 20 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging members of the public to take extra care on the Moorlands this Bank Holiday weekend as the Fire Severity Index is moved into “high.” |

Tue May 20 2008 - Rugeley Fire Station will be holding a car wash this Saturday as part of their fund raising event which will take place in just one month’s time.|

Tue May 20 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service alongside Staffordshire County Council have won a National Community Care Excellence Network Award for their innovative work with young people. |

Mon May 19 2008 - At 9:26 on 18 May, Fire and Rescue Crews from Cannock and Rugeley were called to a fire on Penkridge Bank Road in Penkridge. |

Fri May 16 2008 - Burton Firefighters in conjunction with East Staffordshire Road Safety Task Group are launching a new road safety initiative to drive down the number of deaths on the roads. |

Wed May 14 2008 - Refurbishment work has this week started on Wombourne Fire Station. Eventually all fire stations in the County will be either rebuilt or refurbished and Wombourne Fire Station is second in line, with Cheadle Fire Station’s refurbishment starting last month. |

Wed May 14 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are promoting fire safety in the home by placing a display board inside Tesco in Trent Vale. |

Tue May 13 2008 - Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal will be visiting Alrewas, near Lichfield next Tuesday to unveil the Fire Service Monument at the National Memorial Arboretum.|

Tue May 13 2008 - Firefighters from Lichfield and Tamworth have attended a gas explosion on a barge on the Coventry Canal in the Whittington area of Lichfield. The emergency call was received shortly after 11.30am this morning. |

Tue May 13 2008 - April has seen a new ‘Student Firefighter Course’ commence in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Based at Leek Fire Station, the framework is professionally designed to enhance confidence, team building, problem solving, and personal development amongst youngsters aged 13-16. |

Tue May 13 2008 - At 08:17 on 13 May Fire and Rescue Crews from Hanley and Longton were called to an incident on Mill Lane in Wetley Rocks.|

Mon May 12 2008 - At 2:02 am on Saturday 10 May, Fire and Rescue Crews from Stafford attended a fire in Maple Grove, Rising Brook in Stafford.|

Mon May 12 2008 - Did you know:|

Mon May 12 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Staffordshire Police are warning the public about bogus callers.|

Mon May 12 2008 - A Motorcycle Safety Event in the Staffordshire Moorlands at the weekend was a massive success. |

Fri May 09 2008 - Firefighters used to extreme heat are taking on the extreme cold in an expedition that is set to be their toughest challenge yet.|

Thu May 08 2008 - At 4:50 pm on 7 May Fire and Rescue Crews from Longton and Hanley were called to a fire at a Moores Metals on Burnham Street in Fenton.|

Thu May 08 2008 - Firefighters have paid a special visit to Two Gates Primary School in Tamworth.|

Thu May 08 2008 - Getting in touch with the FRS has just been made easier by the launch of a new service – ‘Your Feedback’ on Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s website. |

Wed May 07 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning of the potential dangers of having equipment that require attention located above fireplaces.|

Wed May 07 2008 - Firefighters have rescued a dog which was located following a psychic’s predictions.|

Tue May 06 2008 - At 11:28pm on 5 May, Fire and Rescue Crews from Newcastle and Longton were called to a house fire in Robertson Drive, Newcastle. |

Tue May 06 2008 - Two fatal house fires at the weekend are believed to have been caused by smoking.|

Mon May 05 2008 - Deaf Awareness Week 5th – 11th May 2008 |

Mon May 05 2008 - British Red Cross volunteers and fire-fighters from the Staffordshire Fire and Rescue team will be joining together this Red Cross Appeal week to raise money to help people in crisis.|

Fri May 02 2008 - 35 Junior Firefighters from across the City are to be awarded at passing out parades.|