2008

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Fri Jul 25 2008 - Now that the summer holidays are here Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding campers on how they can stay safe this summer. |

Fri Jul 25 2008 - Firefighters were called to an incident involving 14 acres of land at Footherley Lane in Shenstone, just after 6:30pm yesterday evening. |

Thu Jul 24 2008 - Firefighters attended fires in two disused buildings yesterday evening.|

Tue Jul 22 2008 - Firefighters attended an incident at a property in Church Road, Stonnal at 12.40pm yesterday. The incident involved 30 thousand litres of water which had leaked into a basement. |

Fri Jul 18 2008 - Crews were called to a Road Traffic Collision shortly before 6pm last night at BP Garage, Talke Road, Talke. Two appliances from Kidsgrove and one from Longton attended the incident.|

Fri Jul 18 2008 - A Firefighter from Highfields, Stafford has returned to his roots to head up the new fire station to be built in Rising Brook.|

Fri Jul 18 2008 - Firefighters from Tamworth have been using the West Midlands Water Ski Centre to train in the new powerboat that they have recently received.|

Fri Jul 18 2008 - A major partnership to save lives on the roads has been launched this week with the backing of former Formula One driver Sir Stirling Moss OBE.|

Thu Jul 17 2008 - Firefighters and support staff at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are set to benefit from two new schemes, which could result in substantial savings for individuals and their families!|

Wed Jul 16 2008 - Firefighters from Cannock were called shortly before 5.30 am this morning to attend an incident at the derelict Old Picture House on Walsall Road in Cannock.|

Wed Jul 16 2008 - Three appliances from Lichfield and Chase Terrace attended an incident at Imi Norgren, Eastern Avenue, Lichfield at 4am this morning. The incident involved a plastic moulding machine within a commercial unit which had caught fire.|

Wed Jul 16 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service will be attending a WISH event next Tuesday to promote the special fire safety equipment they have available for the elderly and vulnerable.|

Tue Jul 15 2008 - A major partnership to save lives on the roads is being launched this week with the backing of former Formula One driver Sir Stirling Moss OBE.|

Tue Jul 15 2008 - Potential arsonists are wise to steer clear of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire in the knowledge that a dedicated police and fire and rescue service team is out to stop them having the opportunity to commit arson and if they are tempted will make sure that they will be caught. The Fire and Rescue Service, Staffordshire Police and other partners are working very hard to ensure that life will be made difficult for those tempted to get involved. |

Mon Jul 14 2008 - Firefighters from Cannock and Penkridge were called out to a flat fire in Cannock, Avon Road on Saturday.|

Mon Jul 14 2008 - Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) is championing the importance of health and safety, for both its customers and staff.|

Fri Jul 11 2008 - Firefighters attended a fire in a farm outbuilding on the B5017, Marchington yesterday afternoon.|

Wed Jul 09 2008 - Firefighters are tackling a fire at Newhaden Metals on Draycott Cross Road, Cheadle.|

Wed Jul 09 2008 - Firefighters remain at the incident at Newhaden Metals on Draycott Cross Road, Cheadle, however the incident has now been scaled down.|

Fri Jul 04 2008 - Crews from Hanley, Burslem, Longton, and Kidsgrove attended a serious car crash on the A500, Porthill northbound at 22:49 last night.|

Wed Jul 02 2008 - Pupils from Hagley Park Sports College, won the media challenge that took place at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters on Tuesday.|

Fri Jun 27 2008 - Firefighters from Tutbury and Stafford were sent to Tutbury Castle shortly before 1am this morning.|

Thu Jun 26 2008 - At 12:27 on Wednesday 24th June 2008, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting a kitchen fire in Weston Coyney.|

Wed Jun 25 2008 - Over 100 additional households will be safer as a result of contacting the free help-line 0800 0241 999 - introduced by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service to make access to booking a free home fire risk check even easier.|

Tue Jun 24 2008 - As the weather warms up, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging people to enjoy their barbecues safely. Whilst there are some risks involved, by following some simple rules you can ensure your barbecue is a safe and enjoyable event.|

Mon Jun 23 2008 - At 09:54 Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting a fire at Fauld Industrial Estate in Tutbury. |

Wed Jun 18 2008 - Pupils from St Peter's High School and International languages College, Penkhull will be talking languages when they pay a visit to Hanley Fire Station this Thursday.|

Wed Jun 18 2008 - Child Safety Week is from the 23rd June – 29th June and everyone is being asked to take simple steps to make things for safer for children and young people. |

Wed Jun 18 2008 - Student Firefighters will be celebrating their successful completion of a 12 week course at a passing out parade to be held at Stafford Fire Station.|

Tue Jun 17 2008 - Crews from Chase Terrace and Lichfield attended a kitchen fire at a property on Baker Street, Chasetown at 2pm yesterday afternoon.|

Tue Jun 17 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting National Bike Week with its Firefighters on Bikes initiative and the launch of an employee Cycle Scheme. |

Fri Jun 13 2008 - Bikers in East Staffordshire will be gearing up for this year’s season at the Burton Albion Motorcycle Event on Sunday 22nd June, 9am until 4pm, and will be able to get burger and chips for a £1. |

Fri Jun 13 2008 - Carers Week 9 – 16 June|

Wed Jun 11 2008 - Firefighters from Wombourne and from across the border in Wolverhampton were sent to a fire at an empty industrial unit on Giggetty Lane, Wombourne shortly before 2am this morning. |

Wed Jun 11 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has made a positive start to its “MORE For Less” campaign.|

Mon Jun 09 2008 - A team of youngsters from Cannock scooped the top prize at the Fire Safety Youth Challenge at the weekend, with 3rd Whittington Guides of Lichfield placed as runners up. |

Fri Jun 06 2008 - At 12:10 am on 6 June Fire and Rescue Crews from Lichfield and Burton were called to an incident at a farm in Lichfield.|

Thu Jun 05 2008 - People across Staffordshire are being given a new weapon in the fight against climate change: the OC3 website portal – a doorway to all the information you need to take action. The importance of the new website has been recognised on the other side of the world by officials from Tuvalu, a group of paradise islands in the South Pacific. Sea level rise caused by climate change could swamp Tuvalu within 50 years, making 12,000 people the world’s first climate change refugees. |

Wed Jun 04 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are targeting people who look after the elderly and vulnerable during Carers Week for the next stage in their “MORE for Less campaign.”|

Wed Jun 04 2008 - Local businesses in Tamworth are assisting Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service in promoting Home Fire Risk Checks by placing a display board which advertises free Home Fire Risk Checks at their premises.|

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 - 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.|

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.|

Thu Apr 03 2008 - Fire and Rescue Crews have been in attendance at a property fire on Dimsdale Street in Middleport. The call was received at 10:43 am and crews from Burslem and Hanley were immediately mobilised.|

Thu Apr 03 2008 - Fire and Rescue Crews have been in attendance at a property fire on Dimsdale Street in Middleport. The call was received at 10:43 am and crews from Burslem and Hanley were immediately mobilised. |

Wed Apr 02 2008 - Fire and Rescue Crews are currently in attendance at a house fire in Tamworth. The emergency call was received at 6:40 am and crews from Tamworth, Rugeley and Burton were deployed to the incident. |

Wed Apr 02 2008 - One crew from Tamworth remains at the incident involving an acetylene cylinder at the Pennymoor Junction of Pennine Way, Stonydelph, Tamworth.|

Wed Apr 02 2008 - Bikers in Newcastle will be gearing up for this year’s season at the launch of the 2008 Motorcycling Road Safety Campaign at DK Motorcycles, Newcastle, Saturday 5th April, 9.00am – 4.00pm.|

Wed Apr 02 2008 - The incident involving an acetylene cylinder at the Pennymoor Junction of Pennine Way, Stonydelph, Tamworth has now closed. |

Tue Apr 01 2008 - Fire and Rescue Crews from Tamworth and Barton under Needwood are currently in attendance at an incident involving a gas canister in Stonydelph, Tamworth. |

Mon Mar 31 2008 - Three more free reels on wheels events will take place this week.|

Mon Mar 31 2008 - On 28 March at 6:30 pm Fire and Rescue Crews from Stafford were called out to rescue a horse that had fallen into a cesspit at a farm in Tixhall near Stafford.|

Thu Mar 27 2008 - Crews from Rugeley attended a fire at a property on Seabrooke Road, Brereton, Rugeley shortly before 9.30pm last night.|

Wed Mar 26 2008 - Fire and Rescue Crews from Longton and Hanley are currently in attendance at a house fire in Thirlmere Grove, Longton. |

Wed Mar 26 2008 - Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has been recognised as an Investor in People in a recent assessment process. The Service’s performance across a number of key areas was analysed in a stretching and intensive interview programme by the West Midlands Quality Centre. |

Tue Mar 25 2008 - At 3:35 am on 24 March, Fire and Rescue Crews from Burslem and Hanley were called to a house fire in Pickmere Close, Baddeley Green.|

Thu Mar 20 2008 - At 4:45 am on 20 March Fire and Rescue Crews from Cheadle, Uttoxeter and Ipstones were called to a fire at Alton Station in Alton.|

Thu Mar 20 2008 - Firefighters have been in attendance at an incident on Brownhills Road, Norton Canes since 12.50pm today.|

Thu Mar 20 2008 - At 5:48 pm on 19 March, Fire and Rescue Crews from Burton, Stafford and Cannock were mobilised to an incident at Tatenhill Airfield in Tatehill.|

Wed Mar 19 2008 - Young people from Tamworth are being invited to free Reels on Wheels events during the Easter holidays.|

Wed Mar 19 2008 - At 12:22 am on 19 March , Fire and Rescue Crews from Stafford and Stone were called to a fire at Perkins Engines on Tixhall Road, Stafford.|

Mon Mar 17 2008 - Firefighters will be getting on their bikes during the Easter holidays to drive down the number of deliberately set fires. |

Mon Mar 17 2008 - Firefighters in Newcastle are urging people to consider electrical safety following a series of incidents over the past few weeks involving electrical appliances, mainly tumble dryers. |

Mon Mar 17 2008 - The Fire and Ice team’s ladder climb on Saturday raised over one thousand pounds for the Benevolent Fund.|

Mon Mar 17 2008 - At 07:21 on 16 March Fire and Rescue Crews from Longton and Hanley were called to a house fire on Cromartie Street.|

Mon Mar 17 2008 - At 12:22 am Fire and Rescue Crews from Ipstones and Cheadle were called to an incident at Thomas Bolton Copper Works on Froghall Road in Froghall. |

Thu Mar 13 2008 - Paul Cullen, Risk Reduction Officer from East Staffordshire Area Command won “Best Media Coverage” at last night’s More Awards.|

Thu Mar 13 2008 - Tracey Creswell from Stoke Risk Reduction team won the “Public’s Fire and Rescue Service Professional of the Year” at last night’s More Awards.|

Thu Mar 13 2008 - Firefighter, Rita Ryan from Rugeley Fire Station won the Fire Service Professionalism award at last night’s More Awards.|

Thu Mar 13 2008 - The More Awards ceremony held at Keele Hall also included the Chief Fire Officer awarding members of the public who have been involved in incidents. |

Thu Mar 13 2008 - The P.R.I.D.E fire safety course that was a massive last year will return again next week to Lichfield Fire Station. |

Wed Mar 12 2008 - Winners of the More Awards have been announced at a ceremony held at Keele Hall.|

Wed Mar 12 2008 - A Cadet Firefighter scheme running in Newcastle is proving to be a huge success!The scheme has been running for four months and is the first of its kind in the County. There are 12 young people on the scheme with an age range of 13 to 18. The Cadet Firefighters attend two hour sessions every Monday evening at Kidsgrove Fire Station. |

Wed Mar 12 2008 - Firefighters will be climbing a 13.5 metre ladder over 450 times in the Potteries Shopping Centre this Saturday! |

Tue Mar 11 2008 - Young people from Burton and Tamworth have designed and produced a DVD “Stop Arson Around” to highlight the dangers of arson. |

Tue Mar 11 2008 - Firefighters attended a fire at the Zion Rooms, Coronation Street, Cheadle following an emergency call shortly after 7pm on Sunday night.|

Mon Mar 10 2008 - Brewood Fire Station is throwing open its doors to the public this Saturday. |

Fri Mar 07 2008 - The Chairman of Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Authority, Cllr Derek Davis, is pleased to announce that Chris Enness, currently Deputy Chief Fire Officer at North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, will be joining Staffordshire to take up the role of Deputy Chief Fire Officer. This move follows the appointment of the current Deputy, Peter Dartford, to the role of Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive. Mr Dartford takes up his new role on 7th April on the forthcoming retirement of the current Chief Fire Officer, Alan Doig, who will be leaving the Service after 32 years. |

Tue Mar 04 2008 - Crews from Rugeley, Abbots Bromley and Cannock attended a canal barge blaze on the Trent & Mersey Canal at Rugeley last night.|

Tue Mar 04 2008 - Firefighters have remained at the incident on Beech Crescent, Chase Town overnight, spraying cooling jets onto the acetylene cylinders.|

Tue Mar 04 2008 - Following an inspection of the acetylene cylinders on Beech Crescent, Chase Town the Fire and Rescue Service were able to close the incident at 1.30pm today. Residents were then allowed to return to their homes. |

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.|

Mon Mar 03 2008 - Saturday 8th March is International Women’s Day, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate their achievements.|

Mon Mar 03 2008 - Firefighters are still in attendance at an incident that happened on Beech Crescent, Chasetown shortly before 11.30am this morning. |

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 Ricker