UK Fire & Rescue Service news & information

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29/07/2010 | Cornwall FRS welcomes Fire Minister Announcement


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Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is welcoming the news that the Government has decided to end the formal monitoring of its improvement plans much earlier than anticipated. Read more...

23/07/2010 | Devon and Somerset FRS and NFU Warn of Chinese Lantern Dangers


Devon and Somerset FRS and NFU Warn of Chinese Lantern Dangers

Devon &Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have joined up with the National Farmers Union (NFU) to remind the public of the risks from Chinese Lanterns Read more...

12/07/2010 | West Yorks Efficiency Savings Set to Top £25m


West Yorks Efficiency Savings Set to Top £25m

West Yorkshire is on target to have saved over £25m. by next April. The county’s fire authority made efficiencies of £2.9m. in 2009/10, bringing the total since 2005/6 to £20m. Read more...

05/07/2010 | Radical New Staffing System Exceeds Expectations


Radical New Staffing System Exceeds Expectations

A radical new system for maintaining vital crew numbers on fire stations across West Yorkshire is proving an outstanding success. Read more...

05/07/2010 | Carelessness Leads to Spike in Grass Fires


Carelessness Leads to Spike in Grass Fires

Following a spate of grass fires across the capital, London’s firefighters are warning people to take extra care during the hot weather Read more...

28/06/2010 | Calls for Greater Prosecution of “Mindless Minority”


Calls for Greater Prosecution of “Mindless Minority”

West Midlands Fire Service has called for greater prosecution of people involved in threatening and violent behaviour towards fire crews. Read more...

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