Doubling of e-bike fires prompts safety warning from West Midlands Fire Service
WMFS urges safe charging practices to prevent battery fires at home and offers essential tips following surge in e-bike fires in 2023.
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1 August 2024
We are issuing a formal notice to our communities that from 2nd August 2024 anyone on the electoral register is able to inspect our accounts for the financial year 2023-2024.
24 July 2024
“This is a devastating outcome that no one wanted."
24 July 2024
Emergency services' efforts to find teenager continue
19 July 2024
Staffordshire and West Midlands Fire Control scoop two awards, after receiving three nominations
17 July 2024
'Our strength lies in our people. All else flows from that.'
11 July 2024
West Midlands Fire Service reports a 5.5% gender pay gap, the lowest since 2017.
9 July 2024
Two fire cadets from our West Bromwich group give update after taking on new roles
4 July 2024
West Midlands Fire Service issues an urgent appeal to prevent hydrant vandalism, highlighting the increased risks to fire safety and our communities.
6 June 2024
Technical Rescue Unit set to fly flag for West Midlands Fire Service at international competition
5 June 2024
'Thank you' to all of our wonderful WMFS volunteers