http://www.wmfs.netRSS 1.0 headline feedenSun, 6 Jul 2008 21:49:34 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/images/layout/wmfs_logo.gifhttp://www.wmfs.nethttp://www.wmfs.net/jobsonlinejobdetail.xtml?id=9421Applications are invited from substantive Crew Commanders and above who wish to be considered for the post of temporary Watch Manager A , Firefighter Training Phase 1 for a period of 6 months. You...JobsOnlineFri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/jobsonlinejobdetail.xtml?id=9381This is a temporary vacancy until March 2010 West Midlands Fire Service is committed to working with schools and other youth service providers to reduce anti social behaviour and incidents dealt wi...JobsOnlineThu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/jobsonlinejobdetail.xtml?id=9341West Midlands Fire Service seeks to support our corporate aims and overall mission 'Making West Midlands Safer', by working in partnership with local authorities and other agencies. You will work a...JobsOnlineThu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/pressreleasedetail.xtml?id=304Firefighters will be attending the Godiva Festival in Coventrys Memorial Park this weekend to talk to people about fire and road safety. The event is the biggest free music and family festival in the country and attracts around 75,000 people. This y... (02/07/2008) Press ReleasesWed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/pressreleasedetail.xtml?id=305Firefighters from Oldbury teamed up with Fireman Sam to entertain children at a Black Country toy store. A crew from Oldbury Fire Station visited Toys R Us in Oldbury on Saturday, June 21, as part of Child Safety Week. They showed youngsters their f... (02/07/2008) Press ReleasesWed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/incidentdetail.xtml?id=1199This incident involved a severe fire in a void factory premises measuring 150 by 200 metres. Fifteen fire engines - with supporting crews and specialist appliances tackled the blaze. A multi-agency response ensured that the incident was brought to a... (01/07/2008) IncidentsTue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/incidentdetail.xtml?id=1200A severe fire involving a two storey premises with adjacent annexe formerly used as a British Legion club. Four fire engines and an hydraulic platform attended the scene to extinguish the blaze initially. The extent of the fire rendered the building... (01/07/2008) IncidentsTue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/pressreleasedetail.xtml?id=302Firefighters from the Solihull area are to host an open day to give people the chance to learn more about the work of the Fire Service, and enjoy a host of fun activities. The event is to take place at North Solihull Sports Centre in Conway Road, Ch... (30/06/2008) Press ReleasesMon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/pressreleasedetail.xtml?id=299The latest performance figures show that West Midlands Fire Service continued to improve community safety during 2007 / 2008. Statistics show that key performance indicators relating to public safety, including accidental fires in dwellings and non... (25/06/2008) Press ReleasesWed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/jobsonlinejobdetail.xtml?id=9301This is an exciting opportunity for creative and inspirational professionals to join our HR Management Team. The Human Resources function within the West Midlands Fire Service is at the centre of c...JobsOnlineWed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/jobsonlinejobdetail.xtml?id=9321The Competency Based Training Team delivers National Vocational Qualifications for trainee firefighters and the Assessor and Verifier Awards. We are looking for an experienced and qualified Inte...JobsOnlineWed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/pressreleasedetail.xtml?id=300Firefighters from Birmingham will be paying a special visit to schoolchildren tomorrow (Thursday, June 26) to help keep them safe on the roads. White Watch from Ladywood Fire Station will be meeting children at the Oratory Junior School in Oliver Ro... (25/06/2008) Press ReleasesWed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/incidentdetail.xtml?id=1192This incident involved about three tonnes of wood sawdust within a brick and steel constructed warehouse measuring approximately 100 by 50 metres. More than 40 firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled the blaze.... (24/06/2008) IncidentsTue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/pressreleasedetail.xtml?id=297Firefighters are to host a Family Fun Day at the Pavilions in Moor Lane, Perry Barr, on Sunday, July 6. Activities will include bouncy castles and rides, face painting, a penalty shoot out and badge making. The event, which will run from 11am until... (23/06/2008) Press ReleasesMon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/pressreleasedetail.xtml?id=296West Midlands Fire Service is to honour staff who have completed 20 years of exemplary service. A total of 21 Long Service Good Conduct Medals are to be presented to a group of uniformed and non-uniformed staff during a ceremony at 7pm on Wednesday... (23/06/2008) Press ReleasesMon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/pressreleasedetail.xtml?id=303Firefighters will be tackling a mock blaze in a block of flats in Walsall this weekend to put their skills and procedures to the test. Exercise Hatherton will take place from 11am on Saturday (June 28) at OHare House in Teddesley Street, Walsall and... (23/06/2008) Press ReleasesMon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/incidentdetail.xtml?id=1196This incident involved a small fire in a second floor room of a two storey residential property used as a care home for elderly people. Ten per cent of the affected room was damaged by fire. Residents were evacuated to a place of safety whilst fire... (21/06/2008) IncidentsSat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/jobsonlinejobdetail.xtml?id=9281Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service has two vacancies for Station Manager A Community Safety Inspector within the Technical Fire Safety Department. The vacancies are currently in the Swindon office and t...JobsOnlineThu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/pressreleasedetail.xtml?id=298West Midlands Fire Services work with the deaf community has continued with the launch of a new Fire Safety DVD. The DVD is designed to assist the organisation to deliver vital fire safety information to people with who face communication barriers.... (17/06/2008) Press ReleasesTue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/incidentdetail.xtml?id=1198This incident involved a severe explosion and fire in a three storey end of terrace victorian property, converted internally into flats. The entire building was involved in fire, with severe structural damage affecting the gable end and load bearing... (16/06/2008) IncidentsMon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/incidentdetail.xtml?id=1197A severe fire involving the cellar of a two storey mid-terraced property. Gas supplies were isolated. Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hose reel and a positive pressure ventilation fan to extinguish the blaze and clear smoke th... (16/06/2008) IncidentsMon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/incidentdetail.xtml?id=1191A small fire involving a hairdryer in the ground floor rear extension of a semi-detached house. Two frefighters wearing breathing apparatus, used one hose reel to extinguish the fire. One woman and one baby boy were taken to hospital for precautiona... (16/06/2008) IncidentsMon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/pressreleasedetail.xtml?id=301The Chief Fire Officer for the West Midlands has been recognised in the Queens Birthday Honours. Chief Fire Officer Frank Sheehan has been appointed a CBE for services to Local Government. Frank, aged 55, joined West Midlands Fire Service in 1975 an... (14/06/2008) Press ReleasesSat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/incidentdetail.xtml?id=1194This incident involved a timber constructed awning used as a bowling green pavilion, approximately five metres by five metres, destroyed by fire. Crews extinguishing the fire were from Ward End and Erdington stations. The police were also requested... (09/06/2008) IncidentsMon, 9 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/incidentdetail.xtml?id=1195This inciodent involved one lorry, one minibus and one other private motor vehicle in collision on the roadway. Two trapped casualties were released by firefighters using cutting equipment and taken to hospital by ambulance. A further casualty recei... (09/06/2008) IncidentsMon, 9 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BSThttp://www.wmfs.net/incidentdetail.xtml?id=1193This incident involved a severe fire caused by an aerosol can exploding on the third floor of a three storey end terraced house. Crews attending from Bloxwich, Aldridge and Tipton fire stations deployed four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus... (08/06/2008) IncidentsSun, 8 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST