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From 4 April 2022, the details of the most significant incidents we attend, that may affect our communities, are on our dedicated incidents page.
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WMFS staff Sonia Stoney and Natalie Gilead.
19 October 2023
October is Black History Month, a time for recognition and reflection.
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Andrew Connolly and Lee Renenhan ahead of the World Trauma Challenge, Lanzorote.
11 October 2023
The World Rescue Challenge begins on Monday 16 October.
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Two liveried fire service vehicles parked together
6 October 2023
'Opportunity to explore how we can further diversify our fleet and our responses to incidents' - two new fire service vehicles to be trialled.
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An aerial photograph of the fire in Netherton.
26 September 2023
Businesses across the West Midlands are being urged to 'think fire safety' and review their fire risk assessments after Netherton factory fire
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Two rows of firefighters, standing and seated, in smart uniforms, some wearing medals
25 September 2023
'Babbs Mill' firefighters receive Chief Fire Officer Commendations; colleague honoured for off-duty attempt to save woman's life
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UKISAR volunteers stood with Chief Fire Officer Wayne Brown
19 September 2023
All members of the UK International Search and Rescue (UK ISAR) team, including our seven staff, have returned to the UK safely following their deployment to Morocco.
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A damaged building in Morocco with two locals surveying the damage
11 September 2023
Seven fire and rescue personnel from the West Midlands are among some 60 staff from around the UK who landed in Morocco on Monday to aid rescue efforts.
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A graphic showing our consultation logo and Chief Fire Officer Wayne Brown.
24 August 2023
West Midlands Fire Service is encouraging communities across the West Midlands to 'Shape your Fire Service' by taking part in our consultation, which ends 11 September 2023.
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