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Plea to take extra care during heatwave
We have shared further safety advice after the Met Office issued the first red extreme heat warning for much of England today.
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Crews tackle grass fire in sweltering heat
Firefighters have been tackling a grass fire in Burton-on-Trent this afternoon (Monday 18 July).
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Fire Service welcomes new recruits at passing out parade
We have welcomed a new cohort of apprentice operational firefighters to our teams across the county as part of a special ceremony marking the completion of their initial training.
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Chief Fire Officer warns public of dangers amidst soaring temperatures
Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Rob Barber is urging the public to enjoy the summer sunshine responsibly as record-breaking temperatures are set to hit Staffordshire this weekend.
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Ofsted rates Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service ‘Good’ for apprenticeships
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has been rated as ‘Good’ by regulator Ofsted for its work in providing apprenticeships.
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Fire Service celebrates double award win for pandemic work
We are celebrating after winning two prestigious national awards at a ceremony recognising our work in helping others during the covid-19 pandemic.
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Crews extinguish large waste fire at recycling plant
Firefighters have worked alongside Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service to extinguish a large waste fire at a recycling premises in Burton-upon-Trent today (Sunday 10 July).
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Crews in attendance at house fire in Rugeley
Shortly after 3.15am this morning (Saturday 9 July), crews from Cannock, Chase Terrace, Brewood, Stafford, Rising Brook and Burton were called to a house fire near Burnthill Lane.
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Firefighters urge public to remain safe around lithium-ion batteries following house fire
Firefighters are urging residents across Staffordshire to ensure they are aware of the risks involved with their electronic devices following a house fire today (Saturday 9 July).
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Crews attend accidental garden fire
Fire crews have attended an accidental garden fire in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
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Firefighters to row 65 miles for charitable causes
Firefighters from the Service’s recruits’ course are set to row the length of the River Trent next Monday (11 July) in order to raise funds for charity.
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Professionals given training to protect the vulnerable from fire
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is set to re-launch a specialist training scheme to ensure vulnerable members in the community are effectively safeguarded against the risks of a house fire.
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Crews remove driver trapped in car following collision
Fire crews have safely removed a man who was trapped inside a car following a collision in south Staffordshire.
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Fire service records spike in shed fires
Firefighters have issued a warning after a spate of shed fires in east Staffordshire.
Between March and July, a total of four shed fires were reported to Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, with a total this year of eleven separate reports.
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Residents urged to close windows and doors after barn fire
Residents are being urged to close their windows and doors while fire crews continue to dampen down at the scene of a barn fire in the Staffordshire Moorlands area.
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Firefighters urge caution following chip pan fire
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging communities to be on guard when cooking after attending a chip pan fire in Endon.
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Crews rescue Owl from TV aerial
Firefighters assisted the RSPCA today (Wednesday 29 June) and rescued an owl which was trapped on a TV aerial in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Fire Service shortlisted for national awards
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service (FARS) has been recognised for its work during the COVID-19 pandemic by being nominated for three national awards.
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Wellbeing dog brings joy to Fire Service and Police staff
Though she may be small, therapy dog Millie certainly has a big presence when it comes to helping firefighters and officers who are feeling under pressure or stressed.
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Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service signs Armed Forces Covenant
Ahead of Armed Forces Day taking place on Saturday (25 June), Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to support military personnel past and present.
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