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Darren calls time on three decades of service having followed father's footsteps
Firefighting and serving the community is in Darren Smith’s blood, so he’s sad he’s having to call time on a career spanning more than three decades.
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People reminded about fire safety in the countryside ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
The sun looks likely to be in a constant battle with heavy cloud cover this Easter weekend, but temperatures look to be fairly positive before a dip on Monday (5 April).
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Chief Fire Officer announces decision to retire
The Chief Fire Officer of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Rebecca Bryant, has today, 31 March 2021, announced her decision to retire in October after 29 years with the fire and rescue service.
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Fire and rescue service encourages Staffordshire residents to join National Day of Reflection
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging everyone across the region to join in with the National Day of Reflection today, Tuesday 23 March.
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'Please don't stop our engines from getting through'
Firefighters are urging motorists to be mindful of how they park as people continue to work from home.
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People urged to take care out in the countryside and prevent accidental fires
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to take care when out and about in the countryside.
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Helen realises childhood dream with fire service
To celebrate International Women's Day, we have put the focus on a resource manager at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
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Dedicated Bob retires after hitting new heights with fire service
For three decades Bob Preston has worked tirelessly to keep the people of Staffordshire safe – after making a career change he never dreamed would take him to even greater heights.
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Why not join us and become an on-call firefighter?
A fitness instructor and a chef who work as on-call firefighters in Staffordshire are urging members of the public to join them as part of a recruitment campaign.
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Firefighter celebrates decade at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue after achieving lifelong dream
A retained firefighter is celebrating a decade at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue after achieving his lifelong dream of securing a whole-time position on a casual basis.
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700 oil-filled heaters going into Staffordshire homes as part of ongoing project with partners to help most vulnerable
Around 700 oil-filled heaters are going into Staffordshire homes as part of an ongoing project to keep the most vulnerable warm throughout winter.
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Warning over bogus callers
Residents are being warned over bogus callers claiming to be working with the police and fire service and offering to check smoke alarms.
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Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service sees decrease in number of recorded fires
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has seen a decrease in the number of recorded fires from April 2019 to March 2020. Firefighters attended nearly 8,500 incidents during 2019 to 2020, around 1,000 less than in the previous year.
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Woman rescued from River Stour in Kinver after getting stranded trying to rescue dog
We were called out to an incident where a woman had become stranded in a shallow section of a river in Kinver yesterday evening (Wednesday February 24).
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Reminder of the dangers posed by deliberately setting bins alight
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Staffordshire Police are reminding people of the dangers to homes, businesses and lives caused by deliberately starting fires in bins after a spate of incidents in the Tunstall area of Stoke-on-Trent starting on Tuesday night (16 February).
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Stay safe and enjoy Pancake Day
As pans sit poised, lemon juice is stocked up, and many families plan just what toppings to decorate their creations with fire chiefs are calling on residents to have a fun yet safe Pancake Day.
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Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service's Denise passes £500,000 mark in bid to help vulnerable during pandemic
A food drive to help out the most vulnerable in the county during the coronavirus pandemic, spearheaded by a Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service employee, has surpassed £500,000 worth of items passed on.
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Firefighters tackle blaze at stables in Ipstones
Firefighters from Leek and Cheadle have been tackling a blaze in Ipstones this afternoon (Thursday 11 February).
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'It allows one generation to pass on their skills, knowledge and understanding and behaviours to another' - celebrating the value of apprentices as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2021
The latest cohort of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service apprentices have donned their boots, leggings, tunics and helmets for the first time and are enjoying their introduction to fire hose running as they take their first tentative steps towards a career as firefighters.
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Safety campaign launched to reduce kitchen fires
As families are spending more time cooking at home at the moment, firefighters are urging budding chefs to take care in the kitchen as February presents plenty of opportunities to showcase those culinary skills.
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