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Busy wildfire week for DWFRS crews
4th April 2025 15:44
This week, DWFRS crews and control room staff have been extremely busy dealing with a spate of wildfires.
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Amber wildfire alert extended
2nd April 2025 09:06
An Amber wildfire alert has been extended for the the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service area.…
Read MoreWareham firefighter retires after 41 years
20th March 2025 09:01
One of the longest serving on-call firefighters in Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service will hang up…
Read MoreLongest serving on-call firefighter retires after 47 years
13th March 2025 15:31
In the year the late Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Silver Jubilee, Keith Prince became an on-call firefighter…
Read MoreCharity Car Wash in aid of The Firefighters Charity and Action Medical Research
10th March 2025 11:54
Poole Fire Station are holding a charity car wash on Saturday 15 March, from 9am until 12pm, in…
Read MoreAir fryer fire caused by online cleaning hack
19th February 2025 16:47
Firefighters from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service attended a property fire on Saturday 15 February which…
Read MoreDorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority approve budget for 2025/26
6th February 2025 13:45
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority has approved a budget of £76.4 million for 2025-26. At its…
Read MoreElectrical Safety Week advice for businesses
29th January 2025 16:47
Electrical safety is crucial for any business, not just for employee well-being but also for legal compliance and…
Read MoreSafety reminder following spike in wood burner incidents
21st January 2025 10:03
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging local people to take care with open fires in…
Read MoreRegister My Appliance Week
15th January 2025 14:52
Landlords and Businesses Urged to Prioritise Appliance Safety Businesses and landlords supplying white goods, such as fridges, freezers,…
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