“Just go for it, you’ll love it and the sense of satisfaction you’ll get will be second-to-none!”

Richard, who joined Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service in 1980 as a fire fighter, is due to retire on 31 August.

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Fire at waste facility was accidental

A fire at an industrial estate in Stoke-on-Trent was started accidentally, fire investigators have confirmed.

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Firefighters hope station revamp will 'encourage recruitment' moving forward

A Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service station that has proudly served its community since 1965 is in line for a welcome internal renovation this year.

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Residents urged to ensure electrical appliances are safe after crews attend house fire in Knypersley started by faulty television plug

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people not to leave electrical appliances switched on when they leave their homes.

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Staffordshire Fire and Rescue supporting surge testing in Leek

Both retired and serving Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service personnel are supporting surge testing for coronavirus in Leek this week in a bid to prevent a rise in cases.

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Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service celebrates after Support Staffordshire Volunteer Star Awards

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is thrilled to be able to celebrate three winners and a commendation at the recent Support Staffordshire Volunteer Star Awards 2021.

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Reminder issued over BBQ safety following Meir fire

Officers at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are calling on people to be extra careful when lighting up a barbecue this summer.

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Prince's Trust Team programme volunteers spruce up Stafford children's centre

Five teenagers and young adults who enrolled on the Prince’s Trust Team programme recently helped spruce up a children’s centre garden.

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Crews attend electrical substation blaze in Stoke-on-Trent

We were called to a business premises on Cobridge Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent at about 6.30am today (Friday 4 June).

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Fire at garage deemed accidental

A fire at a garage in Longton was started accidentally, fire fighters have confirmed.

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‘Thanks to the heroes who rescued our amazing horse’

Firefighters are able to hone their skills to free trapped horses after a grateful owner donated a trailer.

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Reminder to ensure electrical appliances are in safe working order after tumble drier fire in Bramshall

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people to ensure their electrical appliances are in safe working order.

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More than 200 vaccinated in opening weeks of vaccination programme

More than 200 people have been vaccinated in the opening weeks of a vaccination programme led by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue

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Reminder of the dangers posed by open water after teenager rescued at Chasewater Country Park

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service wishes to remind people of the dangers posed by open water.

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Advice issued after crews called to Cannock kitchen fire

Officers from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue are reminding residents to take extra care in the kitchen after crews were called out to a fire in Cannock.

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Residents praise joint project as sprinklers to be fitted in Lichfield flats

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has spoken to residents of Charnwood House in Lichfield, who are to have sprinklers retrospectively fitted in their flats.

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Stoke-on-Trent fire started accidentally

A fire in Stoke-on-Trent has been found to have started accidentally.

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Paul rides off into retirement after 25 years serving the county

Paul Shaw can’t wait to hit the continent on his trusty motorbike as he prepares to take off his tunic one final time.

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Multiple crews put out heathland blaze in Winkhill

Yesterday evening (Monday April 26), crews dealt with a major fire near to Sunny View Farm, off Ellastone Road in Winkhill.

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Large blaze in Cheadle found to have been started deliberately

Fire crews tackled a large blaze in Cheadle overnight which has now been brought under control, with officers emphasizing the dangers posed by wildfires in urban areas.

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