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News
Early detection and quick action saves lives
17-year-old rescued from house fire thanks to working smoke alarm, lifesaving advice from call handler …
Emergency Services unite to ask communities to use services responsibly amid weather warning
Reminder: Please dial 999 responsibly during the heatwave
Out and about on the river
Meet our water rescue teams!
Blog
Emergency SMS using Relay UK
In an emergency you can use your phone to text the emergency services for help.
Ali Quainton has received the Chairman’s Award for 2021
It is with great pleasure that I would like to announce that Ali Quainton has …
The Experience of Apprenticeships
By Station Commander John Robinson As Station Commander working with apprentices has given me tremendous …
Here’s to our Apprentices
As we get ready to welcome 18 new recruits onto our Firefighters apprenticeship scheme we …
Working together to make our roads safer
Supporting a multi-agency operation to make our roads a safer place to travel.
Transforming challenges into new opportunities
COVID-19: A cautious look ahead as restrictions continue to ease
Firefighters’ Memorial Day 2021
Remembering those who have died or been injured while serving their communities.
On-Call Firefighter commitment
Our On-Call employees are committed to responding when they are needed.
Becoming an On-Call Firefighter
Our On-Call Firefighters go through a rigorous selection process.