Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service: Media Press Releases 2008

This section includes the details of local incidents that we have released to the media.

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December 2008		Other News
30th Dec	- Carbon monoxide warning for boat owners - Chemical scare affects city centre
25th Dec	- Christmas day fire
19th Dec	- “Get out, stay out, call 999” advice for home fires - House fire highlights need for working smoke detectors
17th Dec	- Call for new firefighters
15th Dec	- Take care of your car! - Celebrate safely this Christmas
13h Dec	- Flash floods lead to busy day for firefighters
12th Dec	- Arson investigation after Cricklade fire
10th Dec	- Mothers join forces to launch road safety campaign - Warning given over candle safety
8th Dec	- Fire at Little Somerford
7th Dec	- Fire Crews Tackle Blaze in Vacant House
November 2008
26th Nov	- Warning to take care in the kitchen
24th Nov	- Firefighters get artificial horse for animal rescue training - Greenhouse fire in Malmesbury
14th Nov	- Warning about bogus road safety campaign
13th Nov	- Wiltshire students encouraged to Safe Drive Stay Alive
7th Nov	- Fire guts Swindon house
6th Nov	- Mother and Baby Rescued From Burning House
5th Nov	- Safe Drive roadshow goes to Tidworth - Man dies in house fire - Serious house fire near Ramsbury
4th Nov	- Charity car wash in Trowbridge
3rd Nov	- Stay safe and warm this winter! - Prison exercise tests procedures
October 2008
29th Oct	- Warning about candles after flat fire
28th Oct	- Fish and Chip Shop Fire
27th Oct	- Crews remain at Salisbury fire - Stay safe this Bonfire Night!
25th Oct	- Man rescued after chip pan blaze
21st Oct	- Warning to keep fireworks away from thatch
15th Oct	- Chemical incident at Ridgeway School - Safety advice given on keeping chimneys clean
14th Oct	- Firefighters collect for forces charity at military parade
13th Oct	- New scheme targets vulnerable homeless
6th Oct	- Swindon Crews tackle Bedroom Fire - Car wash at Chippenham Fire Station!
4th Oct	- House Fire In Trowbridge
3rd Oct	- Warning about bogus callers - Busy morning for Swindon fire crews
1st Oct	- Man rescued from home following kitchen fire
September 2008
29th Sept	- Lucky escape for family after house fire
25th Sept	- Lucky escape for elderly resident - Safe Drive Stay Alive message comes to Swindon
22nd Sept	- Open day at Calne fire station this weekend! - New approach to rural safety - Warning to businesses over ‘charity’ ad selling
19th Sept	- Workers Rescued From Silo
17th Sept	- Recruitment drive at Wootton Bassett ‘day of action’
15th Sept	- Firefighter tackles New York marathon for charity
12th Sept	- Keep your chimney clean! - Charities to benefit after successful Show
11th Sept	- Dangerous cylinder keeps railway line closed - Limited train service now running through Trowbridge - Railway line through Trowbridge now fully reopened - Workshop badly damaged in Landford fire
10th Sept	- House Fire - Cylinder discovery leads to safety cordon
9th Sept	- Awards recognise firefighters for saving life - All welcome at Salisbury Fire Station open day! - Get your car washed for charity!
8th Sept	- Road safety roadshow seen at national conference
4th Sept	- Drivers cut free after two separate road traffic collisions - Emergency Services Show this weekend!
1st Sept	- Barn Blaze
August 2008
26th Aug	- Joint services statement following incident 8699 - Spotlight falls on Liverpool as World Firefighters Games 2008 roll into town!
18th Aug	- Family Rescued From Flat Fire
13th Aug	- Recruitment day for Wootton Bassett firefighters
8th Aug	- Matrons Cottages, Whaddon, Alderbury, Salisbury
July 2008
31st July	- Cow rescued from milking parlour - Smoke detector raises alarm after chip pan fire - Firefighters face police in charity cricket match
30th July	- Cross-border working tackles Frome fire
26th July	- Arsonists attack Tidworth properties
24th July	- House fire in Swindon - Town council supports Wootton Bassett recruitment campaign
18th July	- Fire crews deal with barbecue blaze
17th July	- Howzat? Fire v Police in crunch cricket match
16th July	- Busy morning for Fire & Rescue Service - Fire cadets support Britain in Bloom
14th July	- Patients safely evacuated from hospital
11th July	- Fire at industrial workshop
10th July	- Fire engine fun for Chernobyl children
8th July	- ‘Hands-on’ display teaches fire safety
7th July	- Hazard house teaches home safety
5th July	- ‘Organ Music is Hot Stuff!’
3rd July	- Spotlight on Salamander at national seminar
2nd July	- Investigations continue into blaze cause
1st July	- Spate of fires leads to kitchen safety advice

June 2008
30th June	- Stratton Fire Station open day this Saturday
26th June	- Pilot rescued from fishing lake
25th June	- Fire Minister to visit Wiltshire
24th June	- Tidworth soldiers urged to Safe Drive, Stay Alive
24th June	- Family fun at Stratton Fire Station!
24th June	- Propane fire in South Marston
24th June	- Quick action by the Fire Service saves thatch
13th June	- Salisbury firefighters take on Three Peaks Challenge
13th June	- White Horse walkers’ grand result for Air Ambulance!
10th June	- Roadshow commended as best practice as Charter Mark retained
02nd June	- Community information day at Cricklade fire station

May 2008
29th May	- Firefighters get ready for the off!
29th May	- Think safety before tackling DIY
29th May	- Lord Lieutenant presents Fire & Rescue Service medals
29th May	- Fire Service led partnership wins national award
28th May	- Canal boat fire
15th May	- Smoke alarm prevents serious fire
14th May	- Firefighters on stand-by for China rescue mission
13th May	- Crash car will put focus on road safety
13th May	- Recruitment evening for Cricklade firefighters
09th May	- Open evening at fire station
07th May	- Cricklade firefighters launch recruitment campaign
06th May	- Safe Drive roadshow targets young soldiers

April 2008
29th Apr	- Staff survey gives ‘clear steer’ for future
29th Apr	- Warning given about chip pan fires
24th Apr	- Fire Service camera gives a snake’s view
24th Apr	- Partnership approach taken to fire safety
24th Apr	- Fire alarm triggers flat rescue
23rd Apr	- Celebration at Tisbury fire station
21st Apr	- Woman dies following fire in flat
21st Apr	- Public praise for firefighters ‘at the scene’
16th Apr	- Huge attendance at thatched cottage fire
14th Apr	- Couple escape fire after being woken by smoke alarm
08th Apr	- Homes Safer Thanks To Fire & Rescue Service
01st Apr	- Happy 60th Birthday to Wiltshire ‘Fire Brigade’!
01st Apr	- Farm Fire

March 2008
31st Mar	- Holiday Cut Short By Roof Fire
27th Mar	- Serious Road Traffic Collision
27th Mar	- Emergency Services Join Forces To Share Information
26th Mar	- Community Use For New Climbing Wall
26th Mar	- A Grand Result For Home Fire Safety Checks
20th Mar	- Cathedral Used For Emergency Exercise
18th Mar	- Some Clouds Do Have A Silver Lining
18th Mar	- Wiltshire Fire Crews Busy, As Rain Causes Flash Floods
18th Mar	- Diesel Leak Contained
13th Mar	- Two Rescued From Fire
11th Mar	- Smoke Detector Leads To Lucky Escape
10th Mar	- Putting The Spotlight On Cigarette-Related House Fires
10th Mar	- Ludgershall Fire Station Receives Partnership Award for Outstanding Service to the Community
10th Mar	- Chippenham Crew On Stand-by For Cornwall Flooding
06th Mar	- Fatal Fire At Minety
06th Mar	- Cadets Help Create Blooming Good Garden at Cricklade Fire Station
06th Mar	- Robert Visits Marlborough Fire Station and Gets His Own Wiltshire Fire Engine
04th Mar	- Get Your Car Washed For Charity!
04th Mar	- Will ‘Big Cig’ Surrender On 12 March?
04th Mar	- Rescue In Trowbridge
04th Mar	- Decisive Action Prevents Fire Escalation

February 2008
28th Feb	- Sprinklers Save Lives In Trowbridge Flat Fire
28th Feb	- Fire Watch Set Up To Reduce Risk Of Arson
27th Feb	- Robert Enjoys Fire Engine Visit
26th Feb	- Weekend Fires Highlight Kitchen Dangers
25th Feb	- Fire And Rescue At Spiders Island
22nd Feb	- Youth Skills Programme Celebrated In Calne
22nd Feb	- Leap Into Action - Check Your Smoke Alarm
18th Feb	- Rescue!
18th Feb	- Factory Fire
18th Feb	- Mystery Fire Leads To Devastation
13th Feb	- Wilton Firefighters’ Recruitment Campaign Is Flying
13th Feb	- Bishop of Ramsbury Praises Marlborough Firefighters And Becomes ‘Rookie’ For The Day
12th Feb	- Be Fire Safe This Valentine’s
12th Feb	- Praise For Brave Neighbour
11th Feb	- Fire Authority Sets Precept
11th Feb	- Thatch Property Fire
11th Feb	- Public Vote Of Confidence In Fire & Rescue Service
06th Feb	- Service Nominated As Brigade Of The Year
01st Feb	- Chemical Leak In Marlborough

January 2008
31st Jan	- Give A Little Time To Help Prevent Kitchen Fires
31st Jan	- Fire & Rescue Service Amongst The Best
31st Jan	- Free Home Safety Check Could Save A Life!
31st Jan	- Wilton Firefighters Launch Recruitment Campaign
31st Jan	- Lucky Escape Following Ceiling Collapse
15th Jan	- Heavy Rain Means A Busy Day For Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
15th Jan	- Severe Weather Warning For Wiltshire And Swindon
15th Jan	- Marlborough Recruitment Campaign Gets Off To Flying Start
15th Jan	- Free Fire Safety Seminars For Local Businesses
14th Jan	- Weather Related Incidents
14th Jan	- 60 Years Late But Worth The Wait!
14th Jan	- MP’s Support For Innovative Project
08th Jan	- Young Drivers Back Call For Driving Test Change
04th Jan	- New Year, New Career - Marlborough Firefighters Launch Recruitment Campaign
03rd Jan	- Keep Your Chimney Clean!
02nd Jan	- Neighbour Saves Christmas From Going Up In Smoke
02nd Jan	- Near Candle Catastrophe
02nd Jan	- Curtains Up In Smoke!




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