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• Countdown to new combined Fire & Rescue Service
• Dorset Fire and Rescue Service celebrates ‘end of an era’
• End of an era for Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
• New Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service comes into being
• New Chairman elected for Fire Authority
• Watch Manager retires after 31 years’ of service
• Dogs rescued from house fire
• Cranborne fire crews NEED YOU!
• Charger unit leads to house fire
• Warning given over Chinese lanterns
• Significant farm fire near Sherborne
• Exercise tests multi-agency response to major collision
• New command and control system for three fire services now fully live
• New name, new contact details, same Service
• Illicit cigarette warning after fire death in Bournemouth
• Keeping canal users safe
• Heathwatch Information Events
• Firefighter to tackle 100km walk challenge
• Open day at Westbourne fire station
• Junior Good Citizen underway in Swindon
• MBE for Swindon firefighter
• New Service holds first awards ceremony
• Junior Good Citizen in Wiltshire
• Poole couple escape fire thanks to working smoke alarm
• Planning underway for Emergency Services Family Fun Day
• Recruitment event at Cricklade fire station
• Heath Watch information events
• Road safety initiative adopted by British Army
• New fire service volunteers needed in Wiltshire
• Safe Drive roadshow focuses on motorcyclists
• Fire at Westbury processing plant
• Fire crews remain at Westbury processing plant
• Fire at plastics storage yard in Chippenham
• Service supports Bourne Free
• Charity car wash at Devizes fire station
• Open day at Stratton fire station
• Wilton fire station needs new recruits!
• Christchurch fire station holds open day
• Former Chief receives Queen’s Fire Service Medal
• Smoke warning at Swindon fire
• Emergency Services Family Fun Day this weekend!
• Corsham fire station needs new recruits
• Warning about water safety
• Firefighters take on charity cycle challenge
• Fire at derelict Swindon hotel
• Firefighters continue to tackle derelict hotel blaze
• SafeWise Weymouth and Weymouth Fire Station throw open the doors!
• Amesbury fire station holds open day
• Safety reminder after house fire
• Westbury fire station needs new recruits!
• Firefighting course for young people with Down’s Syndrome
• Reminder to farmers on staying fire safe
• Firefighter organises charity abseil
• Firefighters take on new charity challenge
• Service supports UK Business Safety Week
• Thatch safety advice events being held
• Home safety reminder following bedroom fire
• Charity car wash at Westlea this weekend
• Charity car wash at Redhill Park this weekend
• New Chief Fire Officer for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
• Government rethink urged regarding sprinklers in schools
• Salisbury fire station needs new recruits!
• Fire risks highlighted by safety week campaign
• Charity car wash at Verwood fire station
• Bradford on Avon fire station needs new recruits!
• Safe Drive Stay Alive goes to Dorset schools
• Recruitment event at Malmesbury fire station
• Fire station holds open night for Carnival
• Safe Drive roadshows in Trowbridge and Devizes
• Staff and residents at Somerleigh Court enhance fire safety with new sprinkler system
• Government minister visits Marlborough Fire Station
• Safety warning ahead of Halloween
• Timely reminder on importance of working smoke alarms
• Sentencing of waste site owners welcomed
• Firefighters and scouts hold charity car wash
• Remember remember… to stay safe this Bonfire Night
• Fire caused by unattended candle
• Six hospitalised after severe fire in Swindon
• Supporting the community following Swindon fire
• New on-call firefighters needed at Swindon
• Support continues for Swindon community affected by fatal fire
• Thanks to community following thatch fire
• Planning underway for Fire Cracker event
• Service supports National Road Safety Week with Dorset events
• Service supports National Road Safety Week
• Man arrested in connection with suspicious fires in Salisbury and Amesbury
• Service supports Electrical Fire Safety Week
• New Chief Fire Officer
• Safe Drive presentation for military
• Weymouth Fire Cracker event this Sunday!
• Firefighters take Santa round West Swindon
• Stratton fire station supports road safety campaign
• Service accepts the Mannequin Challenge
• Put fire safety top of your Christmas list
• Fire Service Chaperone Santa
• Fire safety advice to keep you safe at Christmas
• Stay safe and warm in 2017
• Specialist pet resuscitation kits now being used across Dorset and Wiltshire
• Reminder to keep chimneys swept
• Support continues for fire-affected community
• Service promotes sprinklers in schools
• New Year, New You, New Smoke Alarm
• Fire Service and Dorset County Hospital launch Help You Home
• Fire Service warns of the combination of sun and glass following lucky escape
• Three rescued after flat fire in Trowbridge
• Warning to drivers as foggy weather continues
• Could you be a Firefighter?
• Stay Safe in the Kitchen
• Wartime incendiary devices found in Trowbridge
• Authority approves its budget for 2017/18
• Increased chimney fires from January to March spark warning in Wiltshire and Dorset
• Statement regarding our Control System
• Charity car wash supports marathon effort
• Liam to run London Marathon in fire kit
• Service volunteers to walk half a marathon for charity
• Charity car wash at Gillingham fire station
• Service looks for new on-call firefighters
• The Emergency Services Show is back with new venue!
• Janine’s marathon effort for charity
• Paul takes the plunge for charity
• Firefighters take on fire walk!
• Family disco fundraiser for epilepsy charity
• Network Rail staff to see Safe Drive Stay Alive presentations
• Sign up now for charity cycle sportive
• Cricklade houses to be used for firefighter training
• Swindon students to see Safe Drive Stay Alive shows
• Automatic Sprinklers Help Save Business
• Charity car wash at Redhill Park fire station this Saturday
• Charity car wash at Beaminster fire station this Saturday
• Authority reflects on its first year
• Wake up to the deadly risk: Smoking is the biggest fire killer
• Urban Heath Partnership continues to help protect heathland
• Thatched property fire in Bishops Cannings
• Firefighters to Tackle the London Marathon in Full Kit
• Service supports Water Safety Week
• Salisbury firefighters to wash cars for charity
• Fire station car wash for Mayor’s charities
• Still time to enter charity cycling event
• Warning over safe storage of rubbish
• How a Spring Clean Could Save Your Life
• New on-call firefighters needed at Swindon
• Inquest highlights importance of working smoke alarms
• Places available for young people’s development course
• Advice ‘drop ins’ planned for Boat Safety Week
• Service looks for new on-call firefighters
• New Swindon Fire Cadets scheme to launch
• Join the Great Get Together at Stratton fire station
• Safe Drive Stay Alive shows for Chippenham-based business
• Fire Safety doesn’t stop when you leave the house
• Woman dies in Royal Wootton Bassett house fire
• The Emergency Services Family Fun Day comes to Bournemouth this summer
• Fire Cadets scheme to start in Trowbridge
• Sprinklers prevent serious fire
• Safety advice given following heath fire
• Reassurance given following London fire tragedy
• New on-call firefighters wanted in Swanage
• On-line registration and ticket sales now open for Emergency Services Show
• Fire and Rescue Service inspecting residential high rises
• Fire Authority elects new Chairman
• Busman’s Holiday for French Firefighter
• Community road safety course comes to Lyme Regis
• Swindon residents reminded to take care when cooking
• Charity car wash at Devizes fire station this Saturday
• Fire Service and Specialist Flood Rescue Unit Sign Agreement
• Open Day at Weymouth Fire Station
• Safety warning over Box stone mines
• Car wash planned to support Channel swim challenge
• Fire Service team wins Three Peaks event
• A303 closed at Chicklade due to fire
• A303 at Chicklade partially reopened following fire
• Open day at Stratton Fire Station this Saturday
• New community safety plan published
• Final Countdown to the Emergency Services Family Fun Day
• Army road safety programme starts in Dorset
• Backdraft Wheelie Fire Truck to star at Emergency Services Show
• Bournemouth woman receives prestigious bravery commendations
• Salisbury family saved by working smoke alarms
• Less than a month until the Emergency Services Show!
• Charities to benefit from 24 hour cycling challenge
• Grain dryer safety advice to farmers
• How many smoke alarms do you have?
• Coffee and chat at Amesbury fire station next week
• Apply now for The Prince’s Trust Team programme
• Advice on keeping tumble dryers fire safe
• Service welcomes Government funding for Swindon
• Fun for thrill seekers at Emergency Services Show
• Charity Car Wash at Pewsey Fire Station this Saturday
• Last chance to register as an exhibitor at Emergency Services Show
• Firefighting course for young people and adults with Down’s syndrome
• False alarm at Swindon flats
• Final countdown to this Sunday’s Emergency Services Show
• Looking for the Next Generation of Fire Fighters
• Get Sweeping for Chimney Fire Safety Week
• Rescue underway at Jurassic Skyline
• Warning given as bonfire burns
• Smoke warning as works starts to extinguish large bonfire
• Fire Service Supporting UK Business Safety Week
• Last call for the Prince’s Trust Team Programme
• Fire Service pledges its support for Gas Safety Week 2017
• New season for Safe Drive Stay Alive roadshows – Swindon & Wiltshire
• Sprinkler demonstration unit to feature at national trade show
• Charity car wash at Calne fire station this Saturday
• Stratton fire station needs new recruits!
• New season for Safe Drive Stay Alive roadshows – Dorset area
• Swindon family saved by working smoke alarms
• Firefighters to host coffee and cake day in Poole
• ‘Have a go’ events ahead of wholetime recruitment
• Safe Drive Stay Alive roadshow in Salisbury this week
• Fire Service Supporting UK Home Safety Week
• ‘Have a go’ event at Weymouth fire station this weekend
• ‘Have a go’ event at Swindon fire station this weekend
• Station Open Day at Melksham Fire Station
• Safe Drive Stay Alive roadshow comes to Trowbridge
• Firefighter returns from tackling California wildfires
• Snuff out the fire risk this Candle Fire Safety Week
• ‘Have a go’ event at Springbourne fire station this weekend
• ‘Have a go’ event at Salisbury fire station this weekend
• Fire station open night starts Warminster Carnival week
• Commemorative event honours Christchurch firefighters
• Fire Service Supports National Burn Awareness Day
• Open day at Ludgershall fire station
• Explosion in Chippenham town centre
• Latest on Chippenham explosion
• Is Your Thatched Property at Risk of Fire?
• Are you ready for Student Fire Safety Week?
• Bournemouth incidents linked to power surge
• Applicants sought for Fire Cadets programme
• Service issues Halloween safety advice
• ‘Have a go’ event at Trowbridge fire station this weekend
• ‘Have a go’ event at Poole fire station this weekend
• Community project handover by Prince’s Trust Team
• Christchurch Firefighters Hosting a Charity Coffee Morning
• Wholetime recruitment opens on 6 November
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service ask: Are we getting through?
• Push for more on-call firefighters in south Wiltshire
• Fire Cadets get on their bikes to raise money for ‘Cycling 4 Health’
• Christmas Day lunch being held for people on their own
• Marlborough fire station needs new recruits!
• Fire Service and Electrical Safety First say that more needs to be done to keep people safe from electrical fires
• Festive open day at Westlea fire station this Saturday
• Crashed car display at Stratton fire station
• Reminder on importance of working smoke alarms
• The Weymouth Fire Cracker Returns
• One cottage destroyed, one saved following thatch fire
• Don’t Let Fire Ruin Festive Cheer this Christmas
• The Santa Fire Sleigh Returns for Another Year
• Fire safety reminder to businesses in run-up to Christmas
• Crashed car displays at Bournemouth fire stations
• Fire Cadets support for Alzheimer’s Support charity
• Sign up now for unique fundraising opportunity
• Make Fire Safety top of your Christmas list
• Reminder on smoke alarms following Warminster house fire
• Young people on Prince’s Trust Team programme presented with certificates
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service commit to TUC’s Dying to Work Charter
• Fire Service raises concerns over bioethanol fires
• Santa’s Fire Sleigh raises over £1,000 for charity
• Malmesbury fire station needs new recruits!
• A resolution worth keeping: test your smoke alarms every month
• Investigation underway into Trowbridge house fire
• Fire stations being used for blood donation sessions
• Register My Appliance Day – be safer in seconds 
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue sign Time to Change Blue Light pledge
• Countdown underway for Jurassic Skyline charity abseil
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority approve budget and discuss gender pay gap
• Let’s have a flipping fire safe pancake day!
• 2018 Emergency Services Show date confirmed
• Sign up now for Bangers & Bikes cycle sportive
• Safety warning as temperatures plummet
• Firefighters rescue two people from fire in Seaward Avenue, Bournemouth
• Charity abseil postponed due to weather
• Further safety advice as winter weather takes hold
• Adverse weather conditions – multi-agency statement from Wiltshire Police
• Warning to keep doors and windows closed as fire burns in Blandford
• Blandford warehouse fire believed to have started accidentally
• Service reminder on importance of fire protection systems
• Working smoke alarms mean family escape fire
• Charity car wash at Trowbridge fire station this Saturday
• Charity car wash at Shaftesbury fire station this Saturday
• Warning not to leave candles unattended following Bournemouth house fire
• Praise for river rescue firefighters
• Cycling event being held for Fire Fighters Charity
• Places still available for Bangers and Bikes sportive
• Apply now to join Trowbridge Fire Cadets
• Fire in thatched property
• DWFRS supports safety calls for domestic appliances
• Charity abseil challenge this weekend
• Firesetter scheme receives global grant
• Presentation to Prince’s Trust Team
• Mysterious fundraiser to visit Devizes
• Reminder to local residents about taking care while cooking
• Linzi Isaacs MBE celebrates with colleagues past and present
• Are your neighbours Safe and Well?
• Service support for Moonraker Sportive
• Last few places available for Prince’s Trust Team programme
• Final call for weekend charity cycle sportive
• Sarah’s cycling challenge for Fire Fighters Charity
• Safety advice on offer during Boat Safety Week
• House fire caused by tumble dryer
• Caravan fire safety reminders after fire devastates three caravans in Holton Heath
• Safety reminder following spate of heath fires
• Road traffic collision exercise hosted by Honda
• ‘Have a go’ event at Calne fire station – new on-call firefighters wanted!
• Notice of Public Rights 2017-18
• Mako Boardsports named as On-Call Employer of the Year
• Register interest now for Swindon Fire Cadets programme
• Young jobseekers blaze a trail with local firefighters
• Karen Adams receives Queen’s Fire Service Medal in Birthday Honours list
• Open day being held to celebrate Cricklade’s fire station anniversary
• New Fire and Rescue Authority meets for first time
• Three Peaks team aims to make history
• Emergency Services Family Fun Day returns to Kings Park
• Safety warning after discarded barbecue causes fire
• Charity car wash at Westbury fire station
• Twinning trip with a difference!
• Local Gym supports Fire Service team challenge
• Weymouth firefighters and local school work together for Clean Air Day 2018
• ‘Have a go’ at being an on-call firefighter in South Wiltshire
• Stratton Fire Station opens its doors this weekend!
• Wildfire warning after heatwave is forecast
• Sherborne Fire Station opens its doors this weekend!
• Safety warning on use of bioethanol fires
• DWFRS goes for Gold!
• Update on Salisbury Plain fire
• DWFRS support a busy summer of events across Dorset and Wiltshire
• Safety first for summer cooking
• Become a firefighter in Westbury!
• Emergency Services Family Fun Day – THIS SATURDAY!
• Warning issued after two recycling site fires
• Tickets now on sale for Emergency Services Show
• Wildfire warning after extremely busy day for DWFRS
• Ade ends career with 430 mile cycling challenge
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue welcome new wholetime firefighters and successful apprentices
• Prince’s Trust Team celebrates achievements
• Farm Fires
• Charity car wash at Blandford fire station this Saturday
• Tisbury Fire Station throws open its doors
• Book now for Emergency Services Show
• Wimborne Fire Station throws open its doors
• Fire Cadets take part in national games
• Service promotes importance of sprinklers
• Spate of kitchen fires in Poole trigger firefighters to issue safety warning
• Bridport Fire Station open day
• Damp Hay storage
• Family fun at Emergency Services Show
• New sensory garden opens at Christchurch fire station
• Get Sweeping for Chimney Fire Safety Week
• Corsham firefighters take on charity challenge
• ‘Have a go’ at being an on-call firefighter in Bere Regis
• Safety reminder about Chinese lanterns
• ‘Have a go’ event for potential on-call firefighters in Swindon and north Wiltshire
• Is your business safe from fire? Get help and advice this week
• Last call for the Prince’s Trust Team Programme
• Support pledged for Gas Safety Week 2018
• Firesetter donation from local company
• Safe Drive Stay Alive starts Autumn season in Swindon
• Christchurch Firefighters Hosting a Charity Coffee Morning
• New season for Safe Drive Stay Alive roadshows in Dorset
• Business Fire Safety Seminar in Poole
• Fire Door Safety Week 2018 – Shutting the door on fire and smoke
• Devizes firefighters take on #My75Miles challenge
• Safe Drive Stay Alive comes to Salisbury
• Thatched property fire near Marlborough
• Major incident declared in Weymouth 30th September 2018
• Keep looking if you’re cooking – fire safety warning from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
• Open day at Maiden Newton fire station this Sunday
• Fire caused by overheated e-cigarette charger
• ‘Have a go’ sessions at Blandford and Shaftesbury Stations
• Candle Fire Safety Week: Snuff out the fire risk
• Call for new on-call firefighters in east and west Wiltshire
• Dorchester fire crews issue safety warning after call out to unattended fire
• Kitchen fire caused by nappy bag left on electric hob
• Bedroom fire caused by sunlight on mirror
• Charity ladder climb in Swanage this Saturday
• Two people rescued after explosion in Poole
• THINK! Student Fire Safety Week 22-28 October 2018 
• Stay safe this Halloween
• Planning underway for Weymouth Fire Cracker
• Fire safety reminder to students
• Fire safety advice for people in Affpuddle and Tolpuddle
• Survive The Drive road safety initiative launched for military
• Check on older neighbours and friends this Electrical Fire Safety Week
• Festive open day at Westlea fire station
• Gillingham firefighters to lead festive parade
• ‘Have a go’ at being an on-call firefighter in Charmouth and Lyme Regis
• ‘Have a go’ at being an on-call firefighter in Maiden Newton
• Dramatic road safety display at Stratton fire station
• The Santa Fire Sleigh Returns for Another Year
• Warning on candle safety after bedroom fire
• Make Fire Safety top of your Christmas list
• Weymouth fire stations Fire Cracker this weekend!
• Stay safe and warm this winter
• Presentation event for Prince’s Trust Team
• New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Lanterns
• Firefighters warn of the dangers after mud rescue at Chewton Bunny
• ‘Have a go’ at being an on-call firefighter in Amesbury
• ‘Have a go’ at being an on-call firefighter in Cranborne
• Reminder issued about working smoke alarms
• Kitchen fire started accidentally
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service work with #KidsInVis charity to support road safety education in Bournemouth
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue supports Register My Appliance Day Getting appliance owners on record @ registermyappliance.org.uk
• Safety advice as winter weather takes hold across Dorset & Wiltshire
• New recovery framework in place for Dorset
• Service leads on national road safety campaign
• Fire and Rescue Authority approves budget
• Take time to teach children about cooking fire safety this half term
• Fire Cadets thanked by High Sheriff of Dorset
• On-call firefighter recruitment event and charity car wash at Royal Wootton Bassett fire station
• Service welcomes fire sprinkler commitment
• Safety reminder to people living in thatched properties
• National award for Kate
• Charity car wash in Westbury
• Vape battery explodes in pocket
• Wake up to the deadly risk: Smoking is the biggest cause of fire in the home
• Safety warning for enjoying the countryside
• Fire Cadets programme due to run in Hamworthy
• Reminder to keep gas cylinders safe
• Thatch fire near Wareham
• Be Water Aware is vital information if you don’t intend to go in the water!
• Apply now for Fire Cadets programme in Trowbridge
• Presentation held for Prince’s Trust Team programme graduates
• Spate of deliberate small fires in Swindon area
• Charity car wash at Trowbridge fire station
• Quick action saves thatched cottage
• Fire and Rescue Service holds awards ceremony
• Tincknell Fuels named as On-Call Employer of the Year
• ‘Have a go’ at being an on-call firefighter in Trowbridge
• Service support for National Fire Sprinkler Week
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority Notice of Public Rights
• ‘Have a go’ at being an on-call firefighter on Portland
• ‘Have a go’ at being an on-call firefighter in Swindon
• A new Chair for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority and positive performance reports, at their Annual General Meeting
• Do you know a CHARLIE?
• Wareham Fire Station opens its doors next weekend!
• Communities are well protected by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, inspection confirms
• Firewise UK project launched in Dorset
• House fire in Christchurch
• Large fire at Bridport Trading Estate
• Bradford on Avon needs new on-call firefighters
• ‘Have a go’ at being an on-call firefighter in Blandford 
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue supports national Swim Safe campaign in Weymouth
• Heath fire warning as warm weather continues
• Working smoke alarm in garage saves house from fire
• Man rescued from property fire in Swindon
• On-call firefighters save house in Mere and call out for new recruits to join them
• Safety advice issued for use of scaffolding
• New partnership will help keep Swindonians Safe and Well
• Sea Life and Fire Service work together for otter enrichment programme
• ‘Have a go’ at being an on-call firefighter in Salisbury
• How many smoke alarms do you have?
• Reminder about safe use of oxygen at home
• Reminder to take care when cooking
• Celebration held for Prince’s Trust Team
• Chippenham firefighters charity ladder climb
• Safety warning about leaving cooking unattended
• Take care around heathland this weekend
• ‘Have a Go’ at being an on-call firefighter in Chippenham
• ‘Have a Go’ event at Sherborne Fire Station
• Local councils help support Safe Drive Stay Alive
• Warning on use of pest control ‘smoke bombs’
• Charity car wash being held at Wilton fire station
• Corsham firefighters take on three peaks in fire kit
• Macmillan coffee morning being held at Amesbury fire station
• Countywide on-call firefighter recruitment campaign set to launch
• Charity car wash at Chippenham fire station
• More on-call firefighters needed
• Weymouth Fire Station hold charity car wash
• Warning to take care with household chemicals
• Family rescued from Bournemouth flat
• Fire in Tidworth
• Charity fitness class being held at Westlea fire station
• Wiltshire students benefit from Safe Drive Stay Alive programme
• Young people targeted by Safe Drive Stay Alive programme
• Amesbury man receives commendation and medals for brave actions
• Stay safe this Halloween
• Melksham fire station to hold on-call recruitment event
• Charity car wash at Westlea fire station
• New sponsor for Biker Down Wiltshire
• Fire safety reminder to people living in thatched homes
• Teenagers benefit from SPARC course
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is recognised for supporting the military community
• New firefighters celebrate achievements at pass out parade
• RAF serviceman receives commendation and medal
• Service supports National Road Safety Week
• Chippenham fire station is donation point for local charity
• Drivers warned about dangers of floodwater
• Fire cadets sleep out to raise awareness of homelessness
• Fire safety reminder to Swindon residents
• Westlea firefighters help Santa to visit local children
• Presentation recognises four generations of firefighting commitment
• Ferndown firefighters support local charity
• Don’t Let Fire Ruin Festive Cheer this Christmas
• Tumble dryer fire in Howard Road, Bournemouth today (16th Dec 2019)
• Prince’s Trust Team 120 Presentation
• Multi agency safety warning as Met Office forecast more rain in Dorset
• ‘Have a go’ at being an on-call firefighter in Amesbury
• How many smoke alarms do you have?
• Safety reminder as portable heater causes house fire
• Serious house fire in Trowbridge
• Stem cell donors wanted
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority approve budget
• Safety warning as Storm Dennis approaches
• Do you fancy becoming an on-call firefighter?
• Serious house fire in Chippenham
• Do you fancy becoming an on-call firefighter?
• Working smoke alarms save Verwood family after kitchen fire
• Stay Home, Save Lives
• DWFRS needs your help – outdoor fire safety during the coronavirus pandemic
• People urged to stay at home and avoid unnecessary travel over Easter bank holiday
• Stay fire safe this Easter
• Sudden death of Firefighter Simon Kaye
• Dorset and Wiltshire firefighters help with ambulance duties
• Fire Service plea to not light Chinese lanterns
• Police, ambulance, councils and others unite to tackle #Unacceptable verbal abuse, assaults and attacks on key workers
• New interactive road safety workbook launched
• Safety reminder about unwinding extension cables
• Arson prevention in commercial premises
• Safety warning around smoking following house fire in Warminster
• Westlea firefighters take on tyre flip charity challenge
• Reminder on chimney fire risk as temperatures drop
• New education resources for young children and families
• Reminder to public following Amber Wildfire Alert
• Final interactive road safety module released
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service support National Sprinkler Week
• Garden fire spreads out of control
• Public urged to take extra care as temperatures soar
• AMBER wildfire alert in place over Bank Holiday weekend
• Smoke alarm reminder for Boat Fire Safety Week
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service advises not to have barbecues or bonfires this weekend
• Wareham Fire one week on – one of the most devastating Dorset heath and forest fires in living memory
• Warning issued about ‘extreme’ risk of heath and woodland fires in coming days
• Wareham Forest fire
• Members of Wiltshire and Swindon Local Resilience Forum have marked National Volunteers’ Week by paying tribute
• Dorset calls on people to ‘respect our communities’
• Firefighters led one female to safety after a fire in a Poole this morning.
• Wareham forest fire – 8 June
• Charity shop safety reminder
• National Fire Chiefs Council statement re hand sanitisers
• Investigation underway into fire at Dorchester block of flats
• Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall visits Swindon Fire Station
• New digital resources support safer driving
• Keep children safe while cooking
• Man woken by smoke alarms after fire breaks out in home
• Communities and visitors urged to enjoy summer holidays in Dorset safely
• Virtual open day Friday 24th July
• Spate of deliberate small fires in Swindon area
• COVID-19 outbreak at Swindon Fire Station
• Amber wildfire alert in place for the weekend
• Agencies prepared for crowds and very hot weather this weekend
• Large wildfire in Ringwood Forest
• Facebook Live Event Tuesday 25 August
• Service urges drivers to take care on roads
• Firefighter to tackle ten marathons in ten days for charity
• Flat fire in Weymouth
• Businesses urged not to overlook fire safety by National Fire Chiefs Council
• Emergency Services Day – 9th September 2020
• Pewsey firefighters take on charity walk to Christchurch
• Cyclists to ride from Lyme Regis to Cricklade in a day
• Prince’s Trust Team programme returns
• Wholetime recruitment Facebook Live event
• Dusty’s meerkat marathon charity challenge
• Derelict hotel on fire in Bournemouth
• Update on derelict hotel fire in Bournemouth
• Wholetime firefighter recruitment opens 5 October
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Rescue Authority celebrates Service success
• Safe Drive Stay Alive goes digital
• Fire Kills campaign urges us all to test the smoke alarms in our homes now and regularly
• Candle Fire Safety Week
• Show some respect this Bonfire Night
• Students need to think about fire safety in their new accommodation
• Thatched property fire in Poxwell
• Thatched roof on two cottages destroyed
• Stay safe this Halloween
• Depot fire at Chickerell
• Service supports National Road Safety Week
• New report highlights south west fire services’ COVID-19 support
• High Sheriff Community Awards for Fire and Rescue Service
• Warning issued over dangers of exploring underground
• Man sentenced following fire at a shop in Bournemouth
• Depot fire found to have started accidentally
• Stay safe and warm this winter
• “Driving Home for Christmas” Sway for students
• Crash car display at Salisbury fire station
• Weymouth Fire Cracker event goes online
• Stratton firefighters remind drivers to be “alert today and alive tomorrow”
• 12 top tips for staying safe at home this Christmas
• Maiden Newton firefighters need support to keep station available
• Christmas Trail promotes fire safety
• Bungalow fire in Downton, nr Salisbury 25/12/2020
• Fire Service celebrates with staff recognised in the New Year Honours List
• Woman rescued from property fire in Dorchester
• Bournemouth firefighters issue warning after kitchen fire
• Fire stations support ‘Laptops for Kids’
• Fire Service receives reassuring COVID-19 report from Inspectorate
• Large fire on Gypsy Lane, Swindon
• New digital resources for road safety education during lockdown
• Visit the Hazard House online to learn about fire safety
• Update from Wiltshire Police following flat fire in Swindon
• Cooking Safety Month
• The DWFRS Prince’s Trust programme goes digital
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority want to hear from you
• Volunteers, we thank you
• National recruitment campaign for new on-call firefighters
• Garden safety reminder
• Reminder made about importance of working smoke alarms
• Detached house saved after fire in thatched roof
• Smoke alarms save lives. Make sure yours work. Test them now.
• Smoke alarms save students following dishwasher fire
• DWFRS longest serving firefighter retires after over 47 years
• Firefighters urge residents to #RespectProtectEnjoy this Easter
• Amber wildfire alert issued for Dorset and Wiltshire
• Heath fire near Wimborne
• New fire escape hoods now in use
• Facebook Live event for Control recruitment
• The death of HRH The Prince Philip
• Firefighters issue safety warning after Devizes house fire
• Amber wildfire warning in place for coming week
• Presentation held for Prince’s Trust ‘Achieve’ programme
• Service reminds people to Be Water Aware
• Thatched roof fire, Collingbourne Ducis
• Death of Guy Tadman
• New partnership with Age UK in North, South and West Dorset
• Heath fires – 3 May 2021
• Sign up now for next Prince’s Trust Team programme
• Wareham forest fire: one year on
• Service supports National Sprinkler Week campaign
• Obituary for Guy Tadman
• Partner agencies working together to keep people safe in Dorset this spring and summer
• #BringAPicnicNotABBQ reminder after Amber wildfire alert for Bank Holiday
• Road safety reminder issued
• Signposting information for witnesses following incidents
• Arval UK sponsor road safety “Passenger Power” lesson
• Smoke alarms save couple in Salisbury
• Fire destroys social club in Bromham
• Applicants now welcome for Prince’s Trust Achieve programme
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority AGM
• Firefighters tackle restaurant fire in Swindon
• New partnership agreed to keep vulnerable people fire safe
• DWFRS remind football fans about the dangers of fireworks
• Recruiting for Trowbridge Fire Cadets programme
• Smoke hood used in house fire rescue
• Renewed support for Biker Down Wiltshire
• Exceptional weather prompts Amber wildfire alert
• Lessons help young people start journeys alone
• Witness appeal after Salisbury fire
• Ramsbury fire station says goodbye and thank you to Chris Martin
• Fire safety reminder to farmers
• Presentation for Prince’s Trust Team cohort
• Half marathon challenge in memory of Guy
• Local people urged to help keep communities fire-safe
• Get sweeping for Chimney Fire Safety Week
• Recruiting now for Prince’s Trust Team Programme
• Service supports national Business Safety Week
• Heath fire risk as Amber warning issued
• Commemoration events for 999 Day and 9/11 anniversary
• Service supports 11th Gas Safety Week
• Annual awards ceremony held virtually
• Village school badly damaged by fire
• Safe Drive Stay Alive returns to Dorset schools
• Firefighters save house in Melksham amid plea for new recruits
• Impressive line-up of speakers at Black History Month conference
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority meets
• New SPECTRA course launches
• Swindon fire station’s recycling success
• Retired Chief Fire Officer Darran Gunter QFSM
• Service urges families to stay safe this Halloween
• Charity car washes this weekend
• Young Achiever award for Swindon fire cadet
• Train derailment in Salisbury
• Organised displays best for a safe Bonfire Night
• Carbon monoxide warning following recent incident
• Praise for Trowbridge woman after brave actions at house fire
• National recognition for road safety team
• Service recognition for On-Call Employer
• Fire escape hoods used in rescue from flats
• Recycling Centre fire in Devizes
• Firefighting likely to continue at waste site for some days
• Good progress being made in tackling waste fire
• Firefighters thank Swindon residents
• Electrical Fire Safety Week reminder to local people
• Fire now out at waste site
• Swindon Fire Cadets sleep out for homelessness charity
• Reminder to stay safe as well as warm this winter
• Westlea firefighters bring Santa back to West Swindon
• Motorcycle safety focus of fire station display
• Santa’s Fire Sleigh returns to Poole and Hamworthy
• Recognition for Christchurch fire bravery
• Recognition for Shroton fire bravery
• Festive fun promotes fire safety for children
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority meeting – December 2021
• Roof fire in Bournemouth block of flats
• Update on Bournemouth fire
• Top tips for staying safe at home this Christmas
• Keep your business fire safe this Christmas
• Fire services to continue vital role in supporting ambulance crews to save lives
• Celebration for Prince’s Trust Team 124
• Working smoke alarms save All Cannings occupants after kitchen fire
• How many smoke alarms do you have?
• More on-call firefighters needed in Melksham
• Seaside-style boards promote road safety
• Service recruiting now for next Prince’s Trust Team programme
• New on-call firefighters needed in Cricklade
• Gas networks fund 25,000 carbon monoxide detectors across Dorset & Wiltshire
• Fire at waste recycling site in Swindon
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority approve 2022/23 budget, but face significant financial challenges
• Occupants escape house fire in Ferndown
• Women encouraged to sign up for firefighter ‘have a go’ event
• Safety warning ahead of storms
• Occupants saved from fire by working smoke alarms
• Please only call 999 in an emergency
• Service thanks to residents for following storm safety request
• In the event of a fire – get out, stay out, call 999
• Make sure fire risk assessments allow for power cuts
• New on-call firefighters needed in Maiden Newton
• Firefighter’s hill climb challenge for blue light charities
• New season of Biker Down starts in Wiltshire and Swindon
• Unseasonally warm weather prompts first Amber wildfire alert
• Hoarding support group set up for Dorset residents
• Recruitment drive for new on-call firefighters in Bradford on Avon
• Dan’s fire kit running challenge for Fire Fighters Charity
• Smokers reminded to ‘put it out, right out’
• National Biker Down safety campaign underway
• Charity car wash at Bridport fire station this Saturday
• Fire safety warning ahead of Easter weekend
• Firefighters issue electrical safety advice after garage fire
• Fire risk remains in place for local heathlands
• New on-call firefighters wanted in Bere Regis and Wareham
• Canford Heath fire, Poole
• Landfill site fire in Compton Bassett
• Service reminds people to Be Water Aware
• Good progress being made with Compton Bassett landfill site fire
• Thanks to Cllr Ann Stribley
• Large fire at landfill site now extinguished
• Queen’s Jubilee Beacons
• Hotel fire on St Michael’s Road, Bournemouth
• Charity car wash at Trowbridge fire station this Saturday
• ‘Have a go’ event for potential on-call firefighters in Cranborne
• Service holds its annual awards ceremony
• Commendations and awards presented at ceremony
• Lyme Regis firefighter retires after 40 years’ service
• Free boat safety packs available to people who live or work on canal
• Young Achiever award presented
• Weymouth employer wins award
• Charity car wash at Weymouth fire station this Sunday
• Help available for carers
• Service supporting National Home Fire Safety Week
• Hot weather brings amber wildfire alert for weekend
• DWFRS launch wildfire prevention campaign #BringAPicnicNotABBQ 
• Stratton fire station to hold open day
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority Annual General Meeting
• Heath fire started by portable barbecue
• Recruitment push for new on-call firefighters in Ramsbury
• ‘Drop in’ event for potential on-call firefighters in Charmouth
• Competition to design new road safety artwork
• Safety warning issued ahead of hot weekend
• Fires on Salisbury Plain
• Barbecue safe this summer!
• Plea to take extra care during heatwave conditions
• Support to community following church fire
• Wareham fire station to hold open day
• Safety first for summer cooking
• Get ready for new fire safety regulations
• The Hills Group renews sponsorship of Fire Cadet schemes
• Campsite managers urged to be aware of fire risks
• Charity car wash at Swindon fire station this Saturday
• Safety reminder as dry weather continues
• Open day this Sunday at Westbourne fire station
• Tisbury fire station to hold family fun day
• Red fire severity alert for Dorset & Wiltshire
• Studland heath fire
• Open day at Ferndown fire station
• ‘Stay safe’ reminder for Bank Holiday weekend and end of holidays
• Open day at Bridport fire station
• Service supports national Business Safety Week
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting Gas Safety Week 2022
• Death of HM Queen Elizabeth II
• Recruitment ‘have a go’ event at Marlborough fire station
• Sherborne fire station to hold charity car wash
• Salisbury fire station open day this Saturday
• Recruitment ‘have a go’ event at RWB fire station
• Fire investigation concludes in Weymouth
• New campaigns focus on winter fire safety
• Advice on staying safe this Diwali
• Open day at Christchurch fire station this Saturday
• Commendation and medal presented following house fire rescue
• Safety warning ahead of Halloween
• Supplier engagement session -18 November
• Reminder to take care with fireworks
• Virtual reality experience for road safety education is revealed
• Melksham fire station recruiting now!
• Kitchen fire in Ferndown
• Cadets brave the cold to support homelessness charity
• Reminder to #SaveSafely this winter
• Festive open day at Westlea fire station
• Warning issued after Tilshead house fire
• Businesses reminded to keep premises fire-safe this Christmas
• Santa sleigh returns to Poole and Hamworthy
• Top tips for a fire-safe Christmas!
• Local man says thank you after firefighters save his life
• DWFRS celebrates after Deputy Chief Fire Officer is recognised in New Year Honours List
• New fire safety legislation coming into force
• On-call firefighters needed in Charmouth
• Communities are well protected as Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is graded as one the highest performing fire and rescue services in England, inspection confirms
• Keep your chimneys fire-safe this winter
• Statement provided to ITN as right to reply
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority approve 2023/24 budget
• Statement following latest ITN report
• Recruitment drive for on-call firefighters in Westbury
• Road safety competition winners announced
• Reminder to have carbon monoxide alarms at home
• Smoke alarms save man from property fire
• Partnership approach keeps people safe and warm
• Disposable vape causes property fire
• Recruitment underway for new on-call firefighters in Ramsbury
• “Have a go” event at Christchurch fire station
• Firefighter Nick Wilby
• Businesses encouraged to accept free fire safety checks
• National campaign supports Biker Down initiative
• Charity car wash at Chippenham fire station this Saturday
• ‘Have a go’ event for potential on-call firefighters in Corsham and Melksham
• Charity car wash at Trowbridge fire station
• Trowbridge firefighters take on Bristol Half Marathon
• DWFRS celebrates staff at Annual Awards Ceremony 2023
• Amber wildfire alert issued
• Charity car wash at Westlea fire station
• Sunseeker wins fire service award
• Heath fire at Verwood
• Recycling centre fire, Pewsey
• Domestic property fire, Amesbury
• Making A Difference Award for T/WM Steve Peel
• Making A Difference Award for ICT team
• Fire Service takes on ex-Saints in charity football match
• Thatch fire in Urchfont
• Dorset road safety competition
• Set up camp safely: The hazards of the great outdoors
• Tisbury Fire Station throws open its doors 
• Swanage Station Commander retires after over 40 years’ service
• ‘Have a go’ event for on-call firefighter recruitment
• Charity car wash at Amesbury fire station
• Wareham Fire Station open day
• Joint statement from Dorset Police and Wiltshire Police
• Open day at Swindon fire station this Saturday
• Open day at Trowbridge fire station this Saturday
• FF Dean Hardy
• Fun for all the family at Salisbury fire station open day
• Reminder to stay safe this Bank Holiday
• Firefighters rescue female from house fire in Weymouth
• Businesses urged to plan for new fire safety legislation
• Brimble Hill Primary School incident
• Ferndown fire station holds open day
• Students need to think about fire safety in their new accommodation
• Firefighters set to climb Mount Snowdon for charity
• WM Mark Hillier
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service publish Independent Review
• Stay safe this Halloween
• Safety reminder ahead of Bonfire Night
• Safety warning ahead of Storm Ciaran
• Stay safe while celebrating Diwali this year
• Stay warm – but also stay safe
• Santa returns to Swindon on vintage fire engine
• Festive safety reminder to local businesses
• Westlea fire station hosts festive open day
• Reminder not to cut corners with electrical safety this Christmas
• Santa fire sleigh returns for charity fundraiser
• E-bike battery causes fire
• King’s Fire Service Medal for Station Manager Sam Allison
• Making a Difference Award for Watch Manager
• Know what to do in the event of a fire
• Dogs rescued from flat fire
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority approve budget for 2024/25
• 12-week consultation opens for proposed new Community Safety Plan
• Reminder not to place batteries in bins
• Free CPR awareness session at Swindon fire station
• Charity car wash at Mere fire station this Saturday
• Changes being made to automatic fire alarm attendance
• Charity car wash at Westlea fire station this Saturday
• Charity car wash at Tisbury fire station this Saturday
• Still time to complete Community Safety Plan consultation
• House fire in Bournemouth
• Fire station car wash to support three charities
• Charity car washes this Saturday at Bridport and Swanage fire stations
• Gas leak in Salisbury
• Fire and Rescue Service holds annual awards ceremony
• Safety reminder for e-bike owners
• Dorset businesses recognised for support to firefighters
• Pewsey business recognised for support to firefighters
• Commendations recognise acts of bravery
• Amber Wildfire Alert issued for Dorset & Wiltshire
• Thatch fire in Stoborough
• Charity car wash this Sunday at Weymouth fire station
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority Annual General Meeting 2024
• Trowbridge firefighters hold charity car wash
• Wildfire warning issued
• Swindon fire station open day
• DWFRS relaunch wildfire prevention campaign #BringAPicnicNotABBQ
• Redhill Park fire station holds CPR awareness sessions
• DWFRS launch new fire prevention campaign Cook With Care
• Open day at Trowbridge fire station on 17 August
• Protecting your premises from the risk of arson
• Open day at Royal Wootton Bassett fire station this Sunday
• Statement re operational changes
• Open day at Amesbury fire station on 31 August
• Chief Fire Officer Ben Ansell announces retirement
• Medals presented on behalf of Society for the Protection of Life from Fire
• Salisbury fire station holds open day this Saturday
• Open day at Springbourne fire station this weekend!
• Tisbury fire station holds CPR awareness session
• Have a spooky but safe Halloween
• Incident in Care Home, Swanage
• Safety reminder ahead of Diwali
• Remember, remember to stay safe this November
• Keeping chimneys safe from fire in businesses
• New Chief Fire Officer for Dorset & Wiltshire
• Road safety competition launched
• Winter safety advice for businesses
• DWFRS launch new fire prevention campaign Unplug To Unwind
• 25th year of Westlea fire station Santa charity collection
• Safety warning ahead of Storm Darragh
• Festive Season Fire Safety Precautions
• Santa fire sleigh returns to Poole and Hamworthy
• Weymouth Christmas Cracker Open Day
• Smoke alarms save lives. Fit one on every level. 
• Register My Appliance Week
• Safety reminder following spike in wood burner incidents
• Electrical Safety Week advice for businesses
• Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority approve budget for 2025/26
• Air fryer fire caused by online cleaning hack
• Charity Car Wash in aid of The Firefighters Charity and Action Medical Research
• Longest serving on-call firefighter retires after 47 years
• Wareham firefighter retires after 41 years
• Amber wildfire alert extended
• Busy wildfire week for DWFRS crews
• Do you know where your family are? Public warning after yet another wildfire
• Wareham Firefighter takes on 24-hour challenge in aid of Fire Fighters Charity
• Hangar 3 fire, Old Sarum airfield
• Service holds its 2025 awards ceremony
• Making A Difference Awards presented
• Portland café wins employer award
• Road safety team recognised with special award
• Lithium-ion battery safety video launched
• Chief Fire Officer presents commendations
• DWFRS meet with White Ribbon to support VAWG agenda
• Staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
• Wildfire warning issued
• Pewsey firefighters’ charity walk for football club
• Derelict building fire in Swindon
• Man loses life in Purton house fire
• Industrial unit fire in Calne
• Arson appeal after clubhouse fire
• Brand new Unimog for DWFRS to help with elevated wildfire risk
• Poole Fire Station holds charity car wash
• Open day at Swindon fire station this Saturday!
• Royal Wootton Bassett fire station open day this Saturday
• Fire at Newton Heath
• Major incident declared
• Holt Heath
• Open day at Salisbury fire station this Saturday!
• Wildfires put DWFRS under pressure this summer
• Get Sweeping for Chimney Fire Safety Week
• Bridport fire station open day this Saturday
• On-call recruitment drive after recent major incidents
• Smoke alarms save lives
• Weymouth Fire Station set to hold Christmas Cracker Open Day
• Don’t let fire ruin your Christmas
• Santa fire sleigh returns to Poole
• Statement re proposed fire station closures
• Reminder to drivers about flood risk
• Council tax precept agreed for 2026-27
• Public consultation agreed on fire station closure proposals
• Consultation meetings due to start on proposed fire station closures
• Public consultation update from CFO Andy Cole
• ‘Stay safe’ message ahead of Easter holidays
• Care home prosecuted for fire safety failings
• Consultation continues on proposed fire station closures
• Firefighters to take part in multi-agency exercise at Salisbury Cathedral