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Think about fire safety over the Christmas period

Christmas is a time for celebrations, with many families and friends coming together to enjoy the festivities. But fairy lights, candles and decorations mean it is also a time to take extra care to keep loved ones safe from fire.

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Appeal to take care with batteries and chargers following house fire

Fire fighters are urging residents to ensure they are aware of the risks involved with electronic devices following a house fire yesterday (30 November).

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Report highlights work of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service in the community

According to the latest performance report, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service attended just over 8,400 incidents in the last year, with 726 of those incidents being road traffic collisions.

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Fire service warning over household appliance fire risk

We are warning the public over the potential dangers of running large household appliances while unattended after a number of accidental house fires recently.

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Candle safety reminder following flat fire

We have issued a candle safety reminder after firefighters attended a flat fire in Stoke-on-Trent this morning (29 November).

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Crews tackle accidental fireplace blaze

Four crews descended on an accidental house fire in Stafford after a fireplace was left unattended.

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Fire service teams up with council to provide slow cookers and recipes to those in need

We have joined forces with a local authority to help provide slow cookers and affordable recipes to vulnerable families in Newcastle-under-Lyme this winter.

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Former firefighter honoured with red plaque

A former firefighter who lost his life during the Second World War has been remembered in a dedicated service.

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Firefighter in breathing apparatus tackling red flames

Fire crews tackle accidental tractor fire

Fire crews have tackled a tractor fire in Kinsley which was later deemed to be accidental.

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Service supports warm spaces scheme

We are opening the doors to a number of our fire stations as part of the warm spaces scheme, to support those struggling with the cost of living crisis.

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Former Station Manager urges people in Abbots Bromley to apply to become on-call firefighters

Former Station Manager, Gary Fox, has returned to Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service after a brief hiatus, and is encouraging members of the local community to join him as an on-call firefighter.

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Crews tackle deliberate house fire

Firefighters extinguished a house fire in Stoke-on-Trent yesterday (Monday 14 November) which was believed to be deliberate.

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Don’t make cuts to your fire safety this winter

“Don’t make cuts to your fire safety this winter” is the stark warning from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

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Three crews tackle blaze inside recycling plant

More than ten firefighters worked to extinguish two separate fires inside a recycling plant in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

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Firefighters honoured for life-saving actions

A number of firefighters were awarded the highest award from the Chief Fire Officer, in recognition of their exceptional work to help a woman off a bridge earlier this year.

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Off-duty firefighter rushes from family meal to stop bedroom fire

An off-duty firefighter has been commended for his exemplary actions after he left a family meal to stop a fire in Rugeley.

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Crews issue advice following accidental log fire

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding residents around the dangers of log burners following a recent accidental log fire incident in Tamworth.

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Residents issued advice following kitchen fire

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding residents to take extra care in the kitchen after being called to a kitchen fire in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Accidental fire caused by overheated tumble dryer

An overheated tumble dryer caused a house fire in Stoke-on-Trent this morning (Tuesday 1 November).

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Firefighters help rescue dog stuck in rabbit hole

Fire crews have helped rescue a dog that was stuck in a rabbit hole in South Staffordshire.

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