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Oil heater sparks house fire in Ipswich
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a house in Ellenbrook Green, Ipswich on Friday after an oil heater caught fire. All occupants escaped without injury.
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Suffolk fire crews attended nearly 3,000 false alarms last year
Suffolk's fire and rescue service was called to 2,907 false alarms in 2023-24, the highest number in 13 years. Seven in 10 calls were due to faulty equipment.
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Suffolk firefighters responding faster to serious fires than a year ago, but still slower than a decade ago
New data shows that Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has cut its average response time to primary fires by 33 seconds over the past year. However, response times remain slower than a decade ago.
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Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service honours local heroes at annual awards
Firefighters, staff, and volunteers celebrated for their service and bravery at Trinity Park Showground ceremony.
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Ipswich open day to raise funds for life-saving bleed kits
A family open day at Princes Street fire and police station this Sunday aims to fund more emergency bleed kits for Ipswich, which could potentially save lives in critical situations.
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Large fire breaks out at Bolton Bros recycling centre in Great Blakenham
A major blaze erupted at Bolton Bros recycling facility near Ipswich early Tuesday morning, with firefighters battling the flames throughout the night.
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The Beeches Primary School closed after overnight fire, expected to reopen tomorrow
The Beeches Community Primary School in Ipswich has closed today following a fire that broke out on Tuesday night.
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Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service loses quarter of workforce since 2010
New figures reveal that Suffolk's fire service has seen a 24% reduction in staff over the past 14 years.
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Fire safety notices in Suffolk decrease amid national rise
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service issued fewer fire safety notices last year, bucking the national trend of increased enforcement.