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Bonfire warning after crews attend over 1,500 fires

We’re urging people to avoid burning waste in their gardens after latest statistics revealed firefighters have attended over 1500 bonfires that have got out of control in the last five years.

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Firefighters extinguish large grassland fire

Firefighters have extinguished a large fire on grassland in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Firefighters plea to people in Staffordshire following weekend battle against grass fires

We’re calling on people in Staffordshire to make sure you do everything possible to avoid starting grass fires following a series of incidents over the weekend.

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Life-saving firefighting equipment leaves for Ukraine

A convoy containing numerous items of life-saving firefighting equipment we have donated to Ukrainian firefighters is leaving the country today.

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Firefighters extinguish large fire at Gentleshaw Common

We have extinguished a large grass fire covering approximately three acres on Gentleshaw Common last night (4 April).

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Plea to stay safe as risks of outdoor fires increase

We’re urging people to stay safe and limit the risks of outdoor fires as the drier weather continues across Staffordshire.

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Fire crews rescue horse stuck in a canal

We have rescued a horse trapped in a canal in south Staffordshire.

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Firefighter retires after half-a-century of service

One of the country’s longest-serving firefighters is retiring after more than 50 years’ service.

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Crews extinguish accidental house fire in Stoke-on-Trent

We have extinguished a house fire in Stoke-on-Trent that was started accidentally.

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Daughter encourages people to get out and stay out after her mum tragically died in a house fire

Last year, 77-year-old, Christine Hiscock sadly died in her home after attempting to tackle a fire by herself.

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Local community invited to enjoy a brew with our firefighters

We’re inviting local people to enjoy a cup of tea with our firefighters in Leek.

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Firefighters and staff recognised for over 200 years of service at award ceremony

We are appealing for information after armed officers responded to reports of a man with a machete in Tamworth.

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House fire in Abbey Hulton caused by brazier fire

We have extinguished a house fire in Stoke-on-Trent that was started accidentally by an overloaded brazier.

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Firefighting equipment donated to Ukrainian firefighters

We are donating hydraulic cutting equipment and thermal imaging cameras to be included in a national convoy, which is making its way across Europe next month, to support Ukrainian firefighters.

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Fire in outbuilding extinguished in Knypersley

We have extinguished a fire that started in a wooden shed in Knypersley.

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Firefighters extinguish grass fire in Upper Hulme

We have extinguished a large grass fire that started on a field in Upper Hulme.

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Fire chief and colleagues set to conquer Everest style challenge to raise money for charity

Our Chief Fire Officer, Rob Barber, and a team of firefighters are set to climb Mow Cop numerous times for The Fire Fighters Charity in the next few days.

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Sixteen new wholetime recruits begin careers at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

We have welcomed 16 new wholetime firefighters to our service this month, with the new recruits set to take on an intensive 15-week training programme.

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Fire crews welcome new enhanced fire appliances to help at heavy rescues

Our firefighters have welcomed two new enhanced rescue pumps (ERPs) to help them continue to best serve our communities, especially with more technical and heavy rescues.

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Public urged to follow Get Out, Stay Out advice after staff shares real-life story

One of our members of staff, Jessica Labhart, has spoken out on the dangers of returning to the scene of a fire after she went back into her family home during a blaze in order to try and save her valuables.

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