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The Fire Brigade Society 50th Anniversary19 June 2013Fire Brigade Society members enjoyed Founders Day on June 1 2013 to celebrate its 50th anniversary
Queen's Honour for ex-Perthshire firefighter - Perthshire Advertiser19 Jun 2013Queen's Honour for ex-Perthshire firefighterPerthshire Advertiser“As it had always been my ambition to pursue a career in the fire and rescue service, I was delighted to become a retained firefighter with Tayside Fire Brigade in 1991, serving my local community in Carnoustie,” he declared yesterday. “I now consider ...Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service launches campaign to fight fires in flatsWilts and Gloucestershire Standardall 3 news articles »
Kids enjoy fire station fun day - The Bolton News18 Jun 2013Kids enjoy fire station fun dayThe Bolton NewsGreater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service's (GMFRS) mascot Cracker the fire dog entertained children while firefighters, volunteers and community safety staff gave advice on how to stay safe over summer. Volunteers from Bolton Mountain Rescue Team, ...
Part-time firefighters are reprimanded - Burton Mail19 Jun 2013Burton MailPart-time firefighters are reprimandedBurton MailBurton Fire Station has both full-time firefighters and retained staff, but all other stations in East Staffordshire employ solely retained firefighters. From the ... Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is one of the best, if not the best, services ...Changes proposed for fire serviceSalisbury Journalall 2 news articles »
Firefighters to show how they deal with road traffic collisions - The Northern Echo17 Jun 2013Firefighters to show how they deal with road traffic collisionsThe Northern EchoIt will involve fire and rescue stations across the county competing against each other plus teams representing other fire and rescue services from across the UK to rescue a live casualty from a simulated road traffic collision, under the critical eye ...and more »
Honour for fire station community champion - Redditch Standard19 Jun 2013Honour for fire station community championRedditch StandardBob Morris has been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for his work with Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service over the past 37 years. Now a watch commander, he joined as a retained firefighter in 1976 and took up a full-time position ...and more »
Boris Johnson's fire service cuts will endanger historic buildings, warns council - Evening Standard17 Jun 2013Evening StandardBoris Johnson's fire service cuts will endanger historic buildings, warns councilEvening Standard... through, we will still have the fastest response of any of the emergency services. These proposals will ensure London Fire Brigade provides the public with the best fire and rescue service in the country while also playing its part in helping ...and more »
Firefighters provide fire safety training for North Tyneside carers - ChronicleLive14 Jun 2013ChronicleLiveFirefighters provide fire safety training for North Tyneside carersChronicleLiveThe Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is training carers at a number of North Tyneside organisations to ensure they are able to signpost vulnerable people to the brigade for a home safety check. The groups include Age UK, St Anthony of Padua and ...and more »
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 »
BRIDPORT: Calm in the face of a trauma - View Online19 Jun 2013View OnlineBRIDPORT: Calm in the face of a traumaView OnlineDrawing on his experience, colleagues heard how Mr Bulman remained “calm in the face of a trauma and did a great deal to assist the injured parties and the emergency services.” At the event, Fire Brigade Long Service and Good Conduct Medals (LSGCM) ...and more »
New scheme to use community volunteers could save Haworth Fire Station - Bradford Telegraph and Argus31 May 2013New scheme to use community volunteers could save Haworth Fire StationBradford Telegraph and Argus“This is based on the Fire and Rescue Authority keeping the station open and recruiting and training volunteer firefighters from the local community. “The concept relies on an expansion of the range of services delivered from the fire station ...and more »