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New Chair appointed to West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
25 November 2024
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority appoints new Chair, Cathryn Bayton.
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#ShareTheBurden: WMFS Marks International Men’s Day 2024
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19 November 2024
Join us as we celebrate International Men's Day 2024 and this year's theme: 'Positive Male Role Models'.
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Chief Fire Officer Simon Tuhill
“Truly too good to turn down” – Simon Tuhill announced as new Chief Fire Officer for West Midlands Fire Service
14 November 2024
West Midlands Fire Service is pleased to announce that Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Simon Tuhill, has been appointed as Chief Fire Officer.
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WMFS staff pictured after winning the Addressing Health Equalities in the Community award
West Midlands Fire Service celebrates success at the Asian Fire Service Association awards
14 November 2024
West Midlands Fire Service win four awards at national Asian Fire Service Association awards, held in Bristol.
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Home Office confirm Best Value Inspection of West Midlands Fire Service
14 November 2024
A Best Value Inspection of WMFRA governance is to begin shortly
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Statement from West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
12 November 2024
A statement issued on Tuesday 12 November from West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
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West Midlands Fire Service announce Ben Brook as new Chief Fire Officer
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8 November 2024
West Midlands Fire Service confirms appointment of Ben Brook as Chief Fire Officer
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Celebrating Sam Samuels: A pioneer in inclusion retires from West Midlands Fire Service
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7 November 2024
Sam Samuels, WMFS’s first Black female firefighter, retires, leaving a legacy of inclusion.
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Tom Alexander poses with his partner in front of a fire engine after receiving his Certificate of Meritorious Action at Haden CrossFire Station
Halesowen binman recognised by West Midlands Fire Service
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4 November 2024
Discover how Tom Alexander from Halesowen was recognised by WMFS after rescuing three dogs from a house fire in August
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‘Spooktacular’ safety advice for a safer Halloween
30 October 2024
West Midlands Fire Service shares essential Halloween safety advice on fire hazards, costume safety, and road awareness.
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