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White Ribbon Award for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has been accredited with White Ribbon Status as part of its pledge to protect vulnerable people in Cheshire.


Fire cadet leaders taking part in an exercise

Adult volunteers needed for fire cadet groups in Cheshire

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is on the lookout for more adult volunteers to join its cadet scheme.


Lifesavers complete mountainous challenge to raise over £1,000 for charities

Lifesavers have raised more than £1,000 for charities by completing a mountainous challenge involving a former firefighter who is paralysed from the waist down following a freak accident at the gym.


Nationwide week of action calling for chimneys to be swept

Nationwide week of action calling for chimneys to be swept - Cheshire firefighters are urging homeowners with coal fires and wood burners in their homes to think now and get their chimney swept.


Fun for all the family at Warrington Fire Station

A fun day for families to find out more about Warrington Community Fire Station has been organised by local firefighters.


Take a trip back in time at Runcorn Fire Station open day

Residents will be transported back in time during a fun day for all the family at Runcorn Fire Station.


Neighbouring residents allowed to return home following major fire in Crewe

Firefighters have now left the scene of the fire at the Beechmere supported living complex on Rolls Avenue in Crewe and have handed the property over to the owners.


Investigation launched into Beechmere fire

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched an investigation into the fire at the Beechmere residential complex in Crewe.


Community praised as firefighters tackle blaze

Community praised as firefighters continue to tackle blaze at residential complex in Crewe


Cheshire-based international search and rescue dog Bryn passes away

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of search and rescue dog, Bryn.


‘I will cycle 500 miles’, vows fundraising firefighter on eve of Scottish challenge

A firefighter is getting in gear for a mammoth charity challenge in memory of his beloved auntie.


Children have ‘splashing’ time thanks to visit from Runcorn firefighters

Children with cerebral palsy had the chance to squirt one of their teachers with a hose reel jet during a visit from Runcorn firefighters.


Runcorn playground equipment completely destroyed in arson attack

A fire that completely destroyed £6,000 playground equipment in Runcorn is believed to have been started deliberately.


Alsager fire station is looking for new cadet recruits

Firefighters are calling on the young people of Alsager to take on a new and exciting challenge.


Three fires believed to have been started deliberately in less than two hours in Runcorn

Firefighters extinguished three fires that are believed to have been started deliberately in the Halton Lodge area of Runcorn overnight.


Firefighters issue warning to those who swim in the Manchester Ship Canal

People who enter open waters are being warned by firefighters not to swim in the Manchester Ship Canal.


Barnton family highlight the importance of closing doors at night

A family in Barnton have released pictures of their home which was damaged in a fire to illustrate the importance of closing doors at night.


Young people given opportunity to learn new skills in Halton

A work-focused training academy in Runcorn has supported a group of young people to gain valuable skills as part of a Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service-led The Prince’s Trust Programme.


Fire station opening its doors to the Frodsham community

A fun day for all the family has been organised to enable residents to find out more about Frodsham Fire Station.


Cheshire Fire Authority welcomes 13 new members

Councillor Bob Rudd has been re-elected as Chair of Cheshire Fire Authority for the fourth year running at the Authority’s Annual General Meeting yesterday, June 19.