๐ฝ๏ธ WATCH ๐ฝ๏ธ
Our drone captured these images earlier as work continues at Stafford Street after a fire in the early hours of the morning.
Stafford Street, Short Acre Street and Portland Street remain closed.
Read our latest update here: https://t.co/U724hY4Kcn
Awesome result for the RTC and Trauma team @WMFSWestBrom in the run-offs for RTC Extrication and Trauma - Through to next year's national @_ukro challenge ๐.
The @WMFSWestBrom team is represented by staff from all 4 operational watches.
#WeAreWMFS#OperationalExcellence
๐ฅ WATCH ๐ฅ
Drone operations are underway at the factory fire on Hastingwood Industrial Park, Erdington.
Over 100 firefighters have been tackling the blaze.
Avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed if you're affected by smoke.
Read more: https://t.co/oIKJtOpJeV
Two of our cadets, Katie & Amelia were presented with a @NFCC_FireChiefs@UKFireCadets Chair Award, this is the first time @WestMidsFire have been selected for this award. This award signifies the importance of the work Katie & Amelia are doing to support @HighSheriffWM24
We were immensely proud to host our Open Evening at @WMFSWestBrom on Friday evening!
We were joined by our cadets' parents, families and friends, including some former cadets!
We were also joined by some of the @WestMidsFire ELT & SLT.
Visit our Facebook page for more photos!
Fire crews from Bilston, Fallings Park, Willenhall and Tipton attended four suspected arson incidents within an hour overnight.
A man has been arrested by @WMPolice.
Read more: https://t.co/CPNlXxn0Cw
Between 7.30-10pm tonight, Wolves will join local emergency services in running a live play exercise, allowing staff to practice their response to a major incident at Molineux.
Anyone in the stadium's vicinity should not be alarmed by any noises or scenes.
Full details ๐
Drink driver under arrest, having collided with two other vehicles M6 southbound near j7.
Fortunately it appears only minor injury, but he has won himself a convertible, courtesy of fire and rescue.
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Please don't toss lithium-ion batteries into your waste or recycling bins - they pose a fire risk ๐ ๐ฅ
Drop them in dedicated battery disposal bins, which you can find in many shops or at your local recycling centre โป
Not sure where to go? Check with your local council.
๐จ @SWMFireControl is now hiring! Be the critical first response, guiding and protecting our community in emergencies. ๐โจ
Applications close on 15 March 2024. Apply now online:
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#FireControl#FireServiceJobs#WeAreWMFS@StaffsFire
Our thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of Wayne Brown, our Chief Fire Officer.
Hundreds attended his funeral today at @SouthwarkCathed - friends and colleagues from @LondonFire, WMFS and Wayne's vast network.
The service was also relayed to @IntheBullRing.
After supporting @nottsfire deliver humanitarian aid to flooded properties near the River Trent, our work in the area has ceased.
Thanks to all for their hard work in supporting those in need.
Read more: https://t.co/pJrYLz1LXH
#WeAreWMFS
Incident Update : Over 50 Firefighters remain at a Factory Fire off the Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, assertive actions are being taken to extinguish the Fire. The A449 between Broadlands and Greenfield Lane remain closed, please avoid the area.
Calling all bikers! Don't miss this FREE Biker Down course, provided by our experts.
Learn how to manage motorcycle incidents, provide first aid, improve visibility and more.
Reserve your place for our 17 November course: https://t.co/aVGAkXL5j3
#BikerDown
The team have been working hard on the ground in the mountains of Asni, searching for survivors and treating injured people
#ukisar#searchandrescue#moroccoearthquake