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First look at Suffolk's £3.6m fleet of new fire engines
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has unveiled 11 new fire engines as part of a £3.6m investment that will replace some of the service's oldest appliances.
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Five crews tackle fire at Warren Heath retail park
Five fire crews were called to tackle a blaze in an outside storage area near B&M at Warren Heath Retail Park on Monday evening, with local residents told to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke.
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Suffolk invests £3.6m in 11 new fire engines
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is getting 11 new frontline fire engines as part of a £3.6 million fleet renewal programme, with the vehicles due to enter service at stations across the county later this year.
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Firefighter applications surge 32% as Suffolk fire service boosts female recruitment
Applications to join Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service have surged by 32% compared to last year, with female representation among successful candidates rising 38% as the service works to address cultural concerns identified by inspectors.
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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.
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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.
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Fire crews work through night to rescue cow stuck 'up to its shoulders' in Rendlesham river
A dramatic animal rescue unfolded in Rendlesham as firefighters used inflatable equipment and worked alongside a farmer to free a cow that became trapped in a river, with the operation spanning from Saturday evening to Sunday afternoon.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Refrigerator leak prompts emergency response at Ipswich neurological centre
Firefighters responded to a refrigerant gas leak at The Chantry neurological care facility on Monday morning, safely evacuating patients after staff reported eye irritation from chemical fumes.
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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.