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Suffolk fire service making progress on culture but must 'do more', 'disappointed' inspectors say
His Majesty's Inspectorate has found that Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is making progress on addressing serious cultural failings identified last year, but warned that improvements are not yet consistent across the organisation and significant work remains.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk fire service making cultural improvements ahead of inspection
Suffolk's fire service is improving its culture as an inspection nears, the chief officer has said, following serious concerns raised about hostile and toxic behaviour by senior staff.by
João SantosandOliver Rouane-Williams
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Firefighters go the extra mile with stretcher challenge for local charity
Suffolk firefighters are pushing their limits by running 21km while carrying a weighted stretcher to support The Fire Fighters Charity and Stowmarket Saturday ASD Club, with a target of £1,000 for each cause.by
Elouise Lavington
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East Anglian ambulance staff consider strike over work changes
More than 1,000 GMB Union members at East of England Ambulance Service could vote on strike action over proposals to redesign rotas and working relationships that staff say will damage patient safety.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk gas engineers receive bravery awards for house fire rescue
Three Cadent gas engineers will be formally recognised at Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service's annual awards ceremony in October for saving a 17-year-old from a house fire in Felixstowe last December.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Exclusive: Local paramedic reveals extent of record-high violence towards ambulance crews
Violence against East of England ambulance crews hit an unprecedented 1,834 incidents last year, but despite being verbally abused, spat at, bitten, kicked, and, in one case, chased with a samurai sword, they continue to selflessly serve our communities.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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World Drowning Prevention Day: This simple technique could save you from drowning
Suffolk's emergency services are promoting a crucial survival method as part of World Drowning Prevention Day today, with the summer months seeing a peak in drowning risks.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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‘Forever chemicals’ ban targets older fire extinguishers in Suffolk
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is urging responsible persons in non-domestic and higher-risk residential buildings to review their firefighting equipment following legislation that came into effect on 4 July 2025.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk Fire and Rescue launches new £1.6m control room in Ipswich
A state-of-the-art fire control room has gone live in Suffolk, promising faster and more resilient 999 emergency response across the county after an 18-month build programme.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk Fire Service creates 17 new specialist roles
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service will advertise 17 new non-operational positions over the coming months as part of a £1.6 million investment to strengthen the workforce.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Fire pods and gang awareness workshops grip Ipswich pupils
This year's Crucial Crew featured interactive scenarios on everything from online safety to criminal exploitation, with the smoke-filled Fire Pod proving most popular.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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'Trust in your ability to lead': Retiring female firefighter's message to women
Sally Hammond, the county's first female whole-time firefighter, is retiring after 30 years of service, telling aspiring female firefighters: "Take the opportunities when they come."byOliver Rouane-Williams
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