Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service http://www.glosfire.gov.uk Fire safety information and guidance for gloucestershire residents and business en-us Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Website http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/images/gfrs_logo_rss.gif http://www.glosfire.gov.uk Water pumping exercise to take place at Docks http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_05_17_docks.html crews to test their ability to fight fires during a water shortage Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT Teamwork leads to graduation success http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_05_15_XL.html Prince's Trust XL students attend ceremony at Gloucester South fire station Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT Location, location, location: Where is your smoke alarm? http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_05_15_smokealarm.html view our safety tips Wed, 15 May 2013 12:15:00 GMT Firefighters represent county service at national remembrance event http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_05_13_service.html Justin Lewis and Bobby Petrov parade the GFRS standard at the International Firefighters Thanksgiving Service in Staffordshire Mon, 13 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT Lydney's fire station commander retires after nearly 40 years service http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_05_09_cm.html Chris Martin recalls past incidents and praises the role of the retained firefighter within the County Thu, 09 May 2013 16:15:00 GMT Young motorists urged to stay safe and 'Drive for Life' http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_05_09_rs.html Huge multi-agency road safety event takes place at Hartpury College Thu, 09 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT High Sheriff given tour of Gloucester South Fire Station http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_05_08_hs.html The Hon Hugh Tollemache and wife Rose meet firefighters from Blue Watch Wed, 08 May 2013 17:30:00 GMT Crews called on to tackle huge blaze at recycling plant http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_05_01_recycle.html GFRS crews join Warwickshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire at the incident Wed, 01 May 2013 12:50:00 GMT Masterchiefs fired up for culinary contest http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_04_30_cookoff.html Cotswold Chef Rob Rees visits Gloucester South Fire Station Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:45:00 GMT Rescue teams take part in major incident exercise at Cotswold Water Park http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_04_25_selfridge.html More than 400 emergency responders from the region are involved in Exercise Selfridge Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:45:00 GMT Aircraft crash exercise to test emergency response in county http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_04_24_exercise.html Fire and Rescue, police, ambulance, RAF search and rescue teams and other partners all take part Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT Driver pulled from burning car by heroic passer-by http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_04_22_carfire.html Firefighters praise quick thinking motorist Thu, 22 Apr 2013 16:45:00 GMT Villagers evacuated following fire involving flammable cylinders http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_04_18_texas.html Gloucestershire Chief Fire Officer Jon Hall considers the role of the Local Resilience Forum in preparing the County should it ever face an incident like the one in Texas Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:20:00 GMT Villagers evacuated following fire involving flammable cylinders http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_04_16_evacuation.html residents of Ampney St Mary evacuated following farm outbuilding fire Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:30:00 GMT Warning as arsonists are successfully prosecuted http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_04_16_arsonist.html custodial sentences given to two arsonists at recent trials Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT Fire crews rescue man and his two dogs from flat fire http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_04_11_flatfire.html Control Operator talks to fire victim while crews face to the scene Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:40:00 GMT City businesses take opportunity to learn more about fire safety http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_04_11_fsseminar.html Gloucester Guildhall is venue for free seminar Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:15:00 GMT Free fire safety seminar for businesses with a burning issue http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_04_03_fsafetyseminar.html Seminar for businesses Thu, 03 Apr 2013 17:50:00 GMT As clocks go forward, isn't it time you tested your smoke alarm? http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_03_28_clocks.html British Summer Time starts this Sunday 31st March Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:50:00 GMT Have you got what it takes to join Fire and Rescue Service http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_03_19_recruitment.html Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for local people who are willing to give up their free time to do something extraordinary Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:03:00 GMT Water Rescue Centre wins national recognition http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_03_08_waterrescue.html for demonstrating innovation in the public sector Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:30:00 GMT Firefighters team up with the Red Cross to support victims http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_03_06_redcross.html Victims of domestic fires will be given extra emotional and practical support as part of a new alliance Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMT Pete puts in a shift with county fire crew http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_02_26_gccce.html GCC Chief Executive Pete Bungard spends a night with Gloucester North crew Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMT Firefighters tackle large scrap yard fire http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_02_21_lydney.html GFRS tackle fire alongside colleagues from South Wales Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:45:00 GMT County's flood response boosted by boat donation http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_02_20_boat.html GFRS donates boat to Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:30:00 GMT Major exercise tests flood response of rescue crews http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_02_14_floodex.html major Defra exercise takes place in Dorset Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:30:00 GMT Keep the fire in your heart, not your kitchen http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_02_12_valentine.html click to view our safety tips Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:30:00 GMT Official opening of SkillZONE and Gloucester South station http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_01_29_skillzone.html official opening on Friday 1st February Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMT Keep warm but stay safe http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_01_24_safe.html GFRS issues safety tips Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:00:00 GMT Have you got what it takes to join Fire and Rescue? http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_01_23_retrec.html recruitment nights being held in January for retained staff Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:35:00 GMT Firefighters tackle roof blaze at historic pub http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_01_22_westgatefire.html Westgate Pub in Westgate Street Gloucester Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:40:00 GMT Fire tackled at takeaway - residents evacuated http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_01_18_eastgatefire.html Eastgate Street, Gloucester Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:00:00 GMT Stay warm and safe this winter http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_01_18_safe.html GFRS issues safety tips Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:55:00 GMT Road Safety Partnership Thank Community for Supporting Christmas Drink Drive Crackdown http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_01_16_drinkdrive.html pass rate of 96% during month long operation in Gloucestershire Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:55:00 GMT Resolve to keep your family safe throughout the year http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_01_15_smokealarm.html Make sure your smoke alarm is working Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:40:00 GMT Fire and Rescue welcomes review of UK services http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2013_01_02_review.html Country-wide efficiency review to be led by Sir Ken Knight Wed, 2 Jan 2013 12:05:00 GMT Firefighters on hand to help cut crime http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_12_20_crime.html joint working gives practical support to vulnerable people in the community Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:30:00 GMT Fire service festive shop safety checks http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_12_18_shops.html GFRS join forces with Gloucester City Council to help keep shoppers safe Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:15:00 GMT Aircraft forced to make emergency crash landing http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_12_17_plane.html GFRS assist at Gloucestershire Airport in Staverton Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT Gloucestershire hosts national public protection event http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_12_14_capabilities.html guests included the new fire minister Brandon Lewis Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:15:00 GMT Don't let your festive cheer go up in smoke http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_12_14_xmas.html follow our simple steps to reduce the risk of fire this Christmas Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:10:00 GMT Turkeys rescued in barn fire http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_12_10_turkeyrescue.html Christmas dinner nearly came early for around 100 turkeys in the Forest of Dean Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:30:00 GMT Fire and Rescue research wins national excellence award http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_12_06_researchaward.html Important research by Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service and the University of Gloucestershire into the training of firefighters has won national acclaim Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:30:00 GMT Van targets communities with drink drive message http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_12_05_drinkdrive.html Eat, Think and Be Merry say Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:30:00 GMT Drink driving kills - so eat, think and be merry http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_11_30_drinkdrive.html Driving Driving Campaign 2012 launched Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:50:00 GMT Fire and Rescue crews called out to keep stranded horses safe http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_11_29_horse.html Crews work with RSPCA and vet at Walham Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:00:00 GMT We're all responsible for staying safe on the roads http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_11_22_roadsafety.html National Road Safety Week 19th-25th November 2012 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:50:00 GMT Candle Fire Safety Week http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_11_12_candles.html Snuff out the fire risk Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:30:00 GMT Stay safe this Bonfire Night http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_11_02_firework.html read our safety tips Fri, 2 Nov 2012 15:40:30:00 GMT Moose the Horse saved by Fire Service http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_11_01_moose.html enhanced animal rescue equipment used by crews Thu, 1 Nov 2012 15:30:00 GMT Cheltenham East Fire Station to officially open http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_10_30_chelteast.html event taking place 1st November Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:30:00 GMT Get into the spirit of Halloween, but stay safe http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_10_31_halloween.html read our safety tips Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:20:00 GMT County firefighters praised for outstanding bravery http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_10_29_brave.html at National Spirit of Fire Awards Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:10:00 GMT Stay safe in your home as the clocks go back http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_10_25_clocks.html check your smoke alarms when you change your clocks Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:25:00 GMT Well, well, well! http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_10_24_well.html builder rescued from Hartpury well Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:05:00 GMT Fire Station Open Day held for good causes http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_10_22_chelteast.html Saturday 27th October - all welcome Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:35:00 GMT Chief Fire Officer leads major incident masterclass in the US http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_10_15_major.html 72 hour field exercise will test joint operations and management Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:05:00 GMT Open Day at Stroud Fire Station http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_10_10_stroud.html Saturday 13th October from 1.30pm to 4pm - all welcome. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:10:00 GMT Duke and Duchess give new fire station Royal seal of approval http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_10_05_cheltwest.html Friday 5th October is official opening for Cheltenham West Community Fire Station Fri, 5 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT Come and have some fun at Cirencester Fire Station Open Day http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_09_27_ciren.html Sunday 30th September from 2pm - 5pm Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:40:00 GMT Gloucester North Station officially opens http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_09_24_glosnorth.html special event was on Friday 21st September Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:40:00 GMT Open day at Gloucester North community fire station http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_09_17_glosnorth.html Sunday 23rd September 11am to 3pm - all welcome Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:20:00 GMT Tewkesbury emergency slipway a step closer to saving lives http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_08_31_slipway.html handover planned for Friday 7th September Thu, 31 Aug 2012 15:45:00 GMT Family Open Day at Gloucester South fire station http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_08_30_glossouth.html 8th September 2012 10am till 4pm all welcome Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:00:00 GMT Gloucestershire crew crowned water rescue champions http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_08_28_waterrescue.html team judged best in uk following national competition Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:20:00 GMT Community Open Day at Cheltenham West fire station http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_08_22_cheltwest.html Sunday 9th September 2012 from 12 till 4pm Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:25:00 GMT Get a sneak peak of the new SkillZONE http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_08_02_skillzone.html exclusive public open day on 8th September 2012 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:05:00 GMT New water rescue team ensures quicker response to incidents http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_08_01_moretonwater.html Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service now has a water rescue team at Moreton Fire Station Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:00:00 GMT Test your driving skills for charity http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_07_30_driving.html fun filled day at the fire service college 2nd September Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:00:00 GMT County firefighters new uniform complete http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_07_25_newuniform.html Firefighters now have the latest state of the art clothing to improve their personal protection Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:30:00 GMT Gloucester South fire station opens for business http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_07_20_glossouth.html Last of 4 new gloucestershire community fire stations to open next week Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:30:00 GMT Brave couple commended for rescuing neighbour from flat fire http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_07_18_cert.html presentation event on Monday 23rd July at Gloucester North Fire Station Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:00:00 GMT Highway and fire crews assist with isolated flash flooding http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_07_14_flood.html view press release for more details of incidents Sat, 14 Jul 2012 10:05:00 GMT Four horses saved by large animal rescue team in first week http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_07_06_animalrescue.html first real rescues following IRMP improvements Fri, 6 Jul 2012 13:15:00 GMT Is your smoke alarm in the right place http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_06_11_smokealarm.html GFRS gives advice on numbers and siting of smoke alarms Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:20:00 GMT Fire Service on look out for new retained recruits http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_june_rdsrecruitment.html retained vacancies at Chipping Campden Painswick Cirencester and Dursley Thu, 31 May 2012 17:30:00 GMT Getting ready for a fantastic Jubilee weekend http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_05_31_jubileeweekend.html And GFRS is playing its part Thu, 31 May 2012 15:30:00 GMT Become a SkillZONE volunteer http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_05_30_skillzone.html find out more at ASDA 7th June Weds, 30 May 2012 15:35:00 GMT Keep safe during Jubilee celebrations http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_05_29_jubilee.html download our safety advice leaflet Tues, 29 May 2012 11:45:00 GMT Government Minister visits Gloucestershires Fire and Rescue Service http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_05_28_minister.html Civil Contingencies Minister Francis Maude visits TriService HQ Mon, 28 May 2012 17:20:00 GMT Cheltenham East fire station opens http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_05_28_third_station.html third community fire station for Gloucestershire is now open for business Mon, 28 May 2012 15:15:00 GMT Gloucestershire welcomes second community fire station http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_05_16_second_station.html second community fire station for Gloucestershire is ready for business and will open its doors tomorrow Thursday 17th May Wed, 16 May 2012 15:15:00 GMT Cheltenham house explosion http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_05_11_house_explosion.html Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service attended a serious incident in Rosehill Street, Cheltenham overnight on Thursday 11th May. Fri, 11 May 2012 15:15:00 GMT Fire Service supports Deaf Awareness Week http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_05_03_deaf_awareness.html As part of Deaf Awareness Week Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is raising awareness of sensory alarms. Thu, 03 May 2012 17:15:00 GMT Flooding - Media Update http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_05_01_floodupdate.html Rescue boats from Gloucestershires Fire amd Rescue Service and Severn Area Rescue Association have been operating overnight searching for a person Tue, 01 May 2012 09:15:00 GMT Fire and Rescue Service to exercise on flooded rivers http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_04_30_floodexercise.html The Chief Fire Officer has called a Service Exercise for 3pm this afternoon to practice mobilising, launching and search and rescue in a realistic scenario Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:15:00 GMT SkillZONE volunteer guides now being recruited http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_04_18_skillzone.html visit http://skillzone.glosfire.gov.uk to find out more Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:25:00 GMT Firefighters tackle large house fire in Coleford http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_04_17_colefordfire.html 50 firefighters called to a blaze at 3 storey Newland House Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:17:00 GMT First new community fire station opens http://www.glosfire.gov.uk/news_2012_04_13_cheltwest.html Cheltenham West Community Fire Station goes live Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:30:00 GMT