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“Buy Safe, Charge Safe” urges woman, after cheap replacement battery explodes in her home

A woman in Lichfield who bought a cheap lithium-ion battery which later exploded in her home is urging people to Buy Safe, Charge Safe, this Christmas.

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Charity’s teddy bear mascot spends day at Longton Fire Station to raise awareness of mental health in children

We recently welcomed a special guest mascot for the day in support of children’s mental health awareness. 

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Deliberate fire extinguished at partially built home

We have extinguished a deliberate fire which was started at a house under construction on a worksite in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

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Fire crews extinguish fire outside town hall

Firefighters have extinguished a fire outside a town hall in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Firefighters at scene of fire involving barns at farm

We are currently at the scene of a fire at a farm in North Staffordshire after barns caught fire.

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Investment in two state-of-the-art vehicles boosts fire service response

We have invested in two new state-of-the art aerial ladder platform (ALP) vehicles, worth a total of £1.3 million, to help us to keep firefighters safe and tackle difficult to reach fires.

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Fire crews extinguish fire at country park

We have extinguished a fire at a country park in South Staffordshire.

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Firefighters help drivers stuck in flood water

We have helped to rescue two drivers who were stuck in flood water in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

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Dog rescued from house fire

We rescued a dog following a house fire in Stoke-on-Trent over the weekend.

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Fire crews help to rescue sheep trapped in flood water

We have helped to rescue sheep who were stuck in flood water in Rugeley this morning (6 December).

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Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service wins NFCC partnership working award

We are delighted to announce that our new initiative with the NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS Urgent Care at Home Team has won the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Prevention and Protection Award for Partnership Working.

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Firefighters rescue swan from frozen lake

We rescued a swan which was stuck in a frozen lake near Stafford over the weekend.  

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Lorry fire extinguished by crews

We extinguished a lorry fire yesterday evening (Monday 4 December) on the M6.

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Communities urged to Buy Safe, Charge Safe this Christmas

Our Christmas message this year is Buy Safe, Charge Safe, as we issue a reminder about the serious risks posed by lithium-ion batteries.

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Firefighters called to house fire

We were called to a house fire this morning (Thursday 30 November) in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

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Firefighters nominated for local award after saving injured kayaker

Six of our firefighters have been awarded for their life-saving actions after they helped an injured kayaker to safety in Wales. 

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Make sure your Black Friday deals aren't #TooGoodToBeTrue

This Black Friday, we want to remind shoppers - especially those buying e-bikes and e-scooters - to make sure that their new purchases are not #TooGoodToBeTrue.

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Crews rescue woman trapped in home following collision

We have rescued a woman who was trapped under a collapsed wall after a van collided with a home in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Firefighters extinguish van fire on M6

A van fire which spread to a vehicle transporter on the M6 in Stafford has been extinguished this morning (20 November).

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Final chance to have your say on your local fire and rescue service

We are offering communities a final chance to have their say on their local fire and rescue service as part of our Safety Plan consultation.

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