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Commissioner confirms new Chief for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams today (12 October) confirmed the appointment of Rob Barber as new Chief Fire Officer of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, after the decision was ratified at a special meeting of the Police, Fire and Crime Panel.

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Vehicle fire at Bramshall Industrial Estate

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue service were called to reports of a vehicle fire at Bramshall Industrial Estate, near Uttoxeter at 11:04am on Wednesday 6 October.

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Candle safety - House fire off Cannock Wood Street, Hazelslade

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of a house fire off Cannock Wood Street, Hazelslade at 12:29am on Friday 1 October.

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House fire near Rugeley Road

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a house fire at an address off Rugeley Road, Hazelslade at 12:29am on Friday 1 October.

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Staffordshire Fire Chief Becci Bryant reflects on almost three decades’ service

Becci Bryant rose from firefighter to Chief Fire Officer in her three decades of service and says she has ‘absolutely loved’ her time and would do it all again.

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Fifteen full-time recruits begin their careers with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fifteen full-time recruits began their careers with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service this month.

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Factory fire at Bramshall Industrial Estate

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service (FARS) were called to reports of a factory fire in Bramshall Industrial Estate, Bramshall at 10:20pm on Wednesday 30 September.

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Firefighters urge drivers to be careful when handling petrol

Firefighters from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are urging drivers to stay safe around petrol and flammable material as they look to refill their vehicle tanks.

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Firefighters to show support on National Car Wash Day

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are showing their support for the Fire Fighters Charity by taking part in activities as part of National Car Wash Day on 25 September.

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Firefighters urge residents to keep safe in their kitchens after house fire

Fire crews are urging residents to keep safe in their kitchens following a house fire.

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Fire fighters attend combine harvester fire

Firefighters were called at 5.32pm on Tuesday (7 September) to Penstone Lane in Lower Penn following reports of a large vehicle on fire.

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Fire fighters prepare for charity rugby match to support colleagues

Firefighters from Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service, The England Fire Service Rugby Union Team and Staffordshire Police, are preparing to take part in a rugby match for the Fire Fighters Charity.

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Firefighters due to support Ride to the Wall event

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are pleased to support this year’s Ride to the Wall motorcycling event to the National Memorial Arboretum.

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House fire started due to electrical fault

A house fire in Normacot started as a result of an electrical fault, fire investigators have confirmed.

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Crews remain at scene of house fire

Fire fighters were called at 9.32am on Thursday (2 September) to Upper Belgrave Road where they found a fire in the first floor of a semi-detached house.

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Fire fighters help woman impaled on stair bannister

Fire fighters have helped an elderly woman who had accidentally impaled herself on her stair bannister.

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Fire crews celebrate Pride in Stoke-on-Trent

Fire fighters from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have joined attendees at Stoke-on-Trent Pride this weekend at Hanley Park.

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On-call firefighter taster sessions on offer

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are offering those who have always wanted to become a firefighter a unique opportunity.

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Prince’s Trust community project revitalises Cannock care home garden

A community project, led by a Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Prince’s Trust team, has revitalised a garden in a Cannock care home.

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Father of schoolboy who lost life in lake and authorities urge others to stay out of water

Staffordshire authorities, along with the family of a boy who drowned in a Stoke-on-Trent lake, are urging the public not to enter open water to cool off.

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