www.cheshirefire.gov.uk Keep up to date with the latest articles from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service en-us Copyright 2011 Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Do you live in Birchwood? We are currently recruiting for part-time (retained) firefighters in the Birchwood area 10/06/2010 12:20:00 http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/jobs.asp?menuid=1981 A new video has been added to YouTube, providing a virtual tour of Widnes Fire Station. Let us show you around our fire station. 22/06/2010 13:59:00 http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/aboutus.asp?menuid=33 People who are deaf or hard or hearing can now receive FREE text messages from us about major incidents or events in your area of Cheshire. 28/06/2010 09:09:00 http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/newsevents.asp?menuid=1997 Business owners can now receive text alerts (free of charge) about major incidents occurring near their business premises, along with information on procedures and prosecutions . 11/08/2010 11:59:00 http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/newsevents.asp?releaseid=425&menuid=696 Following the successful prosecution of a Widnes businessman we are urging landlords to ensure their properties have adequate fire risk assessments in place. 25/08/2010 10:55:00 http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/newsevents.asp?releaseid=423&menuid=696 Listen out for our '5 minutes' radio campaign, which will be on-air in February. The radio advert promotes our new 'Home Safety Direct' application (on this website) where you can carry out your own home fire safety check ONLINE. It takes just 5 minutes to complete, time spent that could help save lives and possessions. 30/11/2010 10:17:00 http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/pressreleases.aspx?rid=487&dw=dt&mid=696 The Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service ISAR Team are now back in the UK after a 15-day operation in Christchurch. During their time in New Zealand the team searched and cleared three complete city blocks and also carried out searches on specific buildings. 22/02/2011 15:18:00 http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/detail.aspx?mid=2207 Cheshire Firefighter Steve Buckley and Border collie search dog Bryn have returned home after being deployed to Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami. 13/03/2011 09:57:00 http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/detail.aspx?mid=2211 Home Safety Direct is an interactive application that offers residents the chance to carry out their own home fire safety check for their home online. 5 minutes that could save your families lives. 16/12/2010 11:40:00 http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/5mins Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to the consultation on the draft IRMP for 2011/12. The consultation report, considered by Cheshire Fire Authority on March 16th, is now available to view, together with the IRMP, that members approved at the meeting. 14/03/2011 09:30:00 http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/detail.aspx?mid=1392