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Plea for people not to leave fires unattended in gardens after near miss

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service want to remind people about the dangers of leaving rubbish fires burning unattended in their gardens after an incident in Stoke-on-Trent that could have become serious.

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‘I always told the careers adviser I’d be a firefighter’ – Jason retires after more than two decades of service

For Jason Richards spending just over a quarter of a century as a firefighter was a dream come true – after not only following in his father’s footsteps but realising a childhood ambition.

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Firefighters rush to rescue Staffie impaled on fence

We were called to Kennett Close in Newcastle-under-Lyme at about 8.55pm on Wednesday (27 January) to rescue a dog which had got itself impaled on top of a wrought iron gate while jumping over it.

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More than 400 firefighters get access to lateral flow tests

More than 400 Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters now have access to lateral flow tests for Covid-19.

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Crews free trapped driver after collision in Stoke-on-Trent

We received a call at about 10.57am regarding a two-vehicle RTC near to the Festival Park retail park on the A53 Etruria Road in Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent.

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Fire service praised for positive pandemic approach

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has been praised by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) for how it has responded to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Fire crews called out multiple times as Storm Christoph hits Staffordshire

Senior Fire Officers are reminding drivers to stay sensible on the roads when faced with flood water.

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Motorists urged to take care driving through water after downpours

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a plea to drivers to take care when crossing fords that run across roads after a recent incident where a van driver had to be rescued from the River Tean in Beamhurst.

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Investigation underway following flat fire in Stoke-on-Trent

An investigation is currently underway following a fire at a block of flats in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Firefighter, Alec Elwell, infront of truck

Tribute to Staffordshire firefighter Alec Elwell

It is with great sadness that Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service confirm a serving firefighter has died.

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New recruits set for intensive training programme

20 individuals will be joining the service from today (Friday 15 January) and will take part in the National Firefighter Apprenticeship Programme.

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Firefighters act quickly to rescue calf stuck on muddy river bank

Fire crews had to act fast to rescue a calf that had become stranded on a muddy river bank on the weekend – and then faced an anxious wait to see if it would recover from its ordeal.

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Thousands of people tune into Safe + Sound education programme during pandemic

Thousands of people have been tuning into an education programme provided by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Chris Foxley, left, with former Staffs firefighter Steph Chambers, and retired crew manager Alan Smith

Firefighter Chris rides off into a retirement sunset

After a decade spent serving the community around Tutbury Fire Station, crew manager Chris Foxley has hung up his yellow tunic for good with a message of thanks to all those who helped him through the challenging times and incidents with a “sense of humour”.

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Safety advice issued after man dies in caravan fire

Senior fire officers are reminding people of the importance of disposing of their cigarettes correctly after a man sadly lost his life in a caravan fire.

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Mum speaks out after tumble dryer fire in family home

A Staffordshire mum has spoken of her shock following a fire in her family home caused by a tumble dryer which was less than a year old.

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After 30 years as an on-call firefighter, Howard Dalton says he will miss nothing more than the camaraderie of the service

He’s seen innumerable changes in the fire service over 30 years, but as on-call firefighter, Howard Dalton looks to hang his boots up next month he knows he will miss nothing more than the camaraderie of the service.

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Christmas message from Chief Fire Officer Becci Bryant

This has been an extraordinary year and has placed huge demands on our communities across Staffordshire. I’m proud that Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has played its part and worked with you as we’ve come to terms with a difficult 2020.

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Retained firefighters in Christmas jumpers

Christmas for a retained on-call firefighter

For retained on-call firefighters at locations across the county, there is always the chance the alerter will sound and they must be ready to deal with almost anything at a moment’s notice.

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Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service: A look back at 2020

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s top officers have thanked the county’s residents for “everything you have done” and the families of personnel for “their support” as the service looks back on another busy year.

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