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‘I’ve been part of some amazing things since joining the service as an on-call firefighter’

A crew manager at Barton-under-Needwood Community Fire Station has shared how he has had the opportunity ‘to be part of some amazing things’ since he joined the service as an on-call firefighter.

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Meet Brewood's newest Watch Manager who started his career as an on-call firefighter

Our newest Watch Manager at Brewood Fire Station, Sam Knight, has shared his experience of beginning his career as an on-call firefighter, a role which he describes as an ‘exciting challenge’.

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Cooking safety reminder following business fire in Tamworth

We are reminding people of some key cooking safety tips after crews extinguished a fire inside a business in Tamworth.

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How an unexpected turn led to a rewarding career as an on-call firefighter

A chef has shared how an unexpected turn in his life led him to joining the service as an on-call firefighter, something which he describes as ‘one of the most rewarding things’ he’s ever experienced.

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Cooking safety reminder after crews called to flats

We are urging people to take care when cooking after we were called to a block of flats in Cheadle.

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Firefighters rescue horse from ditch

Firefighters have successfully rescued a horse that got stuck in a 10-foot ditch in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

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Crews tackle fire caused by e-bike

Firefighters have extinguished a fire which was caused by an electric bike in Burton-upon-Trent.

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Firefighters tackle large car fire

Firefighters have extinguished a fire involving an electric car in Tamworth.

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Firefighters tackle Stafford business fire

Firefighters have extinguished a large fire at a business in Stafford.

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Crews tackle large barn fire

Firefighters have extinguished a large barn fire in Biddulph.

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Firefighters tackle derelict building fire

Firefighters have tackled a fire inside a derelict building in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent.

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Dog rescued from lake after falling through ice

We are reminding all dog owners to keep their pets on a lead around ice after a dog was rescued from a lake in Stafford.

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Urge to drive safely this winter

As snow continues to fall across Staffordshire, we are reminding drivers of some key tips on how to stay safe on the roads this winter.

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Firefighters rescue horse trapped in fence

Firefighters successfully rescued a horse which was trapped in a fence in Longnor.

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Firefighter crowned British Champion in classical sequence ballroom competition

One of our firefighters and his partner has won a prestigious ballroom dancing competition to become classical sequence British Champions 2025.

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Reminder to Be Warm, Be Safe, as temperatures drop

We are reminding people to Be Warm, Be Safe, this winter as temperatures continue to drop across Staffordshire.

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Frozen water safety reminder after boy rescued from lake

We are reminding people of the dangers of frozen waters after a teenage boy was rescued from a lake in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Your opportunity to gain an insight into the role of an on-call firefighter

We are opening our doors for two on-call firefighter taster sessions in the Stafford area this month to encourage more people to come forward and consider joining their local crew.

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Two rescued from flat following battery fire

Firefighters have rescued two people from a flat following a fire believed to have been started by a lithium-ion battery.

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Firefighters warn of e-scooter and e-bike charging dangers

Firefighters are warning the public of the dangers of incorrectly or over-charging e-scooters and e-bikes this Christmas.

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