Don’t Let Fire Be the Silent Killer

Deaf Awareness Week 5th – 11th May 2008

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting, National Deaf Awareness Week from 5th – 11th May.

It is estimated that there are in excess of 160,000 people in the County with some form of hearing loss, and this is set to rise as the number of people over the age of 60 increases. Although many of these people will have only small degrees of hearing loss, Risk Reduction Officer, Geoff Campbell explains the dangers:

“Many people with hearing loss may be at risk when they are not wearing hearing aids or when they are far from their smoke alarm – especially if sleeping with their bedroom door closed - read more...

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

Fri May 09 Fire & Ice Finally Meet…|
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 Do it online – with the Fire and Rescue Service!|
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.

Thu May 08 Pupils Get Special Visit From Firefighters|
Firefighters have paid a special visit to Two Gates Primary School in Tamworth.

Thu May 08 Fire at Potteries Demolition, Moores Metals, Fenton|
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.

Wed May 07 Firefighters Rescue “Psychic” Dog!|
Firefighters have rescued a dog which was located following a psychic’s predictions.

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