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Supporting a historic fireboat21 May 2013The Fire Fighters Charity joins forces with Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service to support the former London fireboat ‘Massey Shaw’ as she makes her debut public appearance
Fire brigade issue warning after rise in kitchen blazes caused by overheating ... - Daily Mail23 May 2013Daily MailFire brigade issue warning after rise in kitchen blazes caused by overheating ...Daily MailLancashire Fire and Rescue Service said at least three blazes have been caused in the last three weeks after people put the pastries into their microwaves to warm them up. Statistics show the service has been called to 16 fires started by food being ...and more »
New firefighting truck goes operational at Camberley fire station - Camberley People24 May 2013Camberley PeopleNew firefighting truck goes operational at Camberley fire stationCamberley People"Several firefighters have been trained to use the vehicle, including exercises on local heathlands, and the crew are pleased with its capabilities." The vehicle was launched by the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. They were joined by Surrey Police whom ...
Fire service needs transforming, says government review - BBC News17 May 2013BBC NewsFire service needs transforming, says government reviewBBC NewsFire and rescue services in England need to be "transformed" to become more efficient and effective, a government-commissioned review has said. Sir Ken Knight said incidents were ... The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) described the review as a "fig leaf ...Fire brigades face job cuts and mergers under proposals to slash spendingMirror.co.ukFire services 'could save £200m'Belfast TelegraphFire brigade budget cuts will lead to a 'poorer service', claim unionsExpress.co.ukThis is Somerset -Morning Star Online -Daily Mailall 58 news articles »
Fire and rescue review claims service needs transforming to save £200 million ... - Manchester Evening News17 May 2013Fire and rescue review claims service needs transforming to save £200 million ...Manchester Evening NewsBut the Fire Brigades Union warned the review was “just a fig leaf for slashing our fire and rescue service to bits''. The report said significant ... Sir Ken said: "As a firefighter for over 40 years I know the Fire and Rescue Service in and out. I ...and more »
Firefighters slam service review - This Is Lancashire24 May 2013Firefighters slam service reviewThis Is LancashireThe Government commissioned a report by Sir Ken Knight, former chief fire and rescue adviser for England, which said incidents were down 40 per cent over the past decade but the number of firefighters was roughly the same. Sir Ken said having 46 ...and more »
Fire Station Commended - Tenby Observer24 May 2013Fire Station CommendedTenby ObserverKen Wall, of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service's Operational Risk Management Department, commented on the evident pride of the personnel at Tenby Fire Station. He said: “The station personnel are evidently very proud of ... This was clearly ...
Fire Minister Brandon Lewis visits Tiverton station - Mid Devon Star24 May 2013Fire Minister Brandon Lewis visits Tiverton stationMid Devon StarFIREFIGHTERS in Tiverton were paid a visit by the Fire Minister Brandon Lewis earlier this week to find out how a typical retained station is set up. With a total of 67 retained stations, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS)has the ...and more »
On - call firefighters needed for Hayle's new fire station - This is Cornwall7 May 2013This is CornwallOn - call firefighters needed for Hayle's new fire stationThis is CornwallOn-call firefighters are being recruited to work at a new community fire station planned for a Cornish town. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) hopes to build a new retained station in Hayle and is looking for people who live or work in the town ...Appeal for on-call firefighters at HayleThis is The West Countryall 4 news articles »
Linton on-call firefighter from Duxford shares his story as service appeals ... - Haverhill Echo25 May 2013Linton on-call firefighter from Duxford shares his story as service appeals ...Haverhill EchoAn on-call firefighter who was one of the first to arrive at the Chilford Hall blaze has shared his story as Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) appeals for more retained firefighters. Father-of-three Ben Sams, 33, from Duxford, fought the ...
Jeremy Browne joins Somerset cricketers in opposing Taunton Fire Station cuts - This is The West Country27 Apr 2013This is The West CountryJeremy Browne joins Somerset cricketers in opposing Taunton Fire Station cutsThis is The West CountrySOMERSET cricketers and an MP are opposing proposals to cut full-time firefighter numbers in Taunton amid claims that the town is being hit harder than other fire stations. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service wants to lay off 20 Taunton ...and more »