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	Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service
		FIRE staff from Northumberland Fire and Rescue will be raising money for children when they follow in the footsteps of the heroes from 9/11.
		Northumberland Fire and Rescue is proposing a £10 million PFI funded investment aimed at driving down deaths and injuries from fires and accidents and improving community safety throughout the county.
		Although the service achieved the highest possible scores for political and managerial leadership and community safety schemes, performance in 2003 was below average in fires, deaths and injuries.
	www2.northumberland.gov.uk /reports/fire_service/page_3.asp (2112 words)

	Firefighter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		The fire service, also known in some countries as the fire brigade or fire department, is one of the emergency services.
		As every fire scene is technically a crime scene until deemed otherwise by a qualified investigator, there is often overlap between the responsibilities of responding firefighters and police officers such as evidence and scene protection, initial observations of first respondents, and chain of evidence issues.
		In addition, a major duty of fire services is the regular inspection of buildings to ensure they are up to the current building fire codes, which are enforced so that a burning building can sufficiently resist fire damage.
	en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Firefighter (2066 words)

	PWC - Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue Main Page
		The Department of Fire and Rescue (career members), led by Chief Mary Beth Michos, is organized into three sections to provide the highest level of service to the community.
		Currently, the Department of Fire and Rescue has a personnel strength of 350 uniform and 55 civilian members that staff 19 fire stations, three administrative work sites, a supply warehouse and two state-of-the-art training facilities.
		The Department of Fire and Rescue is committed to protecting lives, property and the environment through timely, professional, humanitarian services essential to the health, safety and well-being of the Prince William County community.
	www.co.prince-william.va.us /fire (338 words)

	Fire and resilience - Communities and Local Government
		Communities and Local Government works with the fire and rescue service (FRS) to counter the loss of lives and livelihoods through fire.
		This means a renewed focus on fire prevention and action developed locally to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable groups.
		Documents and guidance on the modernisation of the fire and rescue service plus the existing policy framework, legislation, performance indicators and targets.
	www.communities.gov.uk /index.asp?id=1123799 (435 words)

	Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service
		The Fire and Rescue Service provides preventative, protective, responsive and education services to the County.The work covering not only fire, but also other rescue provision, for example traffic related incidents, flood and water rescue.
		Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is a local authority Fire Service.
		Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently managed under a Best Value framework seeking continuos year on year improvement and aiming to provide an efficient and cost effective service.
	www.northamptonshire.gov.uk /Safety/Fire/fire_home.htm (293 words)

	Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service : Home : Home Page
		We are constantly looking to improve and update the services we provide online and would appreciate any comments or suggestions you may have - click here to email your comments to us.
		Fire Minister Angela Smith visited Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service HQ in Winsford on Thursday 16th November to see for herself why Cheshire is one of the country’s flagship fire and rescue services.
		Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service are keen to establish a residents' Consultation Panel and are inviting residents from across Cheshire, Halton and Warrington to join the panel and regularly have their say.
	www.cheshirefire.gov.uk (623 words)

	Publication Scheme - Your Fire and Rescue Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		Ensure arrangements are in place to receive calls and summon members of the fire and rescue service.
		Carry out a wide range of activities to promote community fire safety with the aim of preventing deaths and injuries in the home and reducing the impact of fire on the community as a whole.
		In order to protect the Fire Authority there will be rules which govern multiple applications for information which are clearly trying to avoid the financial limits set by the government.
	www.leicestershire-fire.gov.uk /fireservice/publicationscheme.shtml (1566 words)

	Welcome from the Chief - North Wales Fire and Rescue Service
		Our aim is to protect communities before emergencies occur and to provide a professional, efficient and effective fire and rescue service for all who live, work and travel throughout North Wales.
		Following the unacceptably high number of fire deaths we have had in North Wales since April 2006, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is embarking on the 'Putting People First' campaign to try and drive down fire related deaths in the region.
		We will therefore be embarking a concentrated campaign on safety in the home and fire prevention, using the media and face to face contact to try and keep people as safe as possible in their homes.
	www.nwales-fireservice.org.uk /page.asp?page=HOME (355 words)

	NTPFES - FIRE&RESCUE - Business Entry Point
		Despite a total fire ban, Northern Territory Fire and Emergency Services were called to 12 grassfires in the Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston areas today.
		The Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service and Bushfires Council of the Northern Territory provide a response to fires across the Territory.
		The Fire and Rescue Service has 165 permanent staff working in regional centres such as Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine, Nhulunbuy, Yulara and Jabiru, as well as 54 part-time Auxiliaries and 250 volunteers - the backbone of our rural brigades.
	www.fire.nt.gov.au (301 words)

	Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service - Fire Service View (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		Thorough research and analysis suggested that the situation was complex and involved many factors, some physical, some environmental, some which were more in the remit of social exclusion than they were in the fire service arena.
		The funding was matched in terms of secondment of personnel by both Northumbria Police and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.
		In Fire Service terms, the inter-relationship of the Arson Task Force in a holistic context of Community Fire Strategy is a further development of this innovative concept and one which will introduce new partnerships into the arson agenda.
	www.twfire.org /index.asp?pgid=6998 (281 words)

	Surrey Fire and Rescue Service - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is the statuory fire and rescue service for the County of Surrey, England, with 24 fire stations.
		It is comes unders the administrative and legislative control of Surrey County Council, who fund the service by collecting a precept via council tax, and from central government funds, known as a grant settlement.
		Surrey Fire and Rescue Service employs approximately 1000 staff and looks after a population of over one million people spread across an area of 1663 square kilometres.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Surrey_Fire_and_Rescue_Service (372 words)

	London City Airport - Fire and Rescue Service
		THE principle objective of an Airport Fire and Rescue Service is to save lives in the event of an aircraft accident or incident.
		The Service is located at the end of the arrivals and departures pier in the converted Dock Ledger building.
		With this new advanced simulator the Airport Fire Service has introduced a training programme, which ensures that every fire fighter participates in either a Practical Pressure Fed Fire or a Heat and Humidity training exercise once a month, thus maximising the skills of fire personnel and ensuring practical competency.
	www.lcacc.org /operations/fire.html (824 words)

	Homewood Fire and Rescue Service @ Firehouse.com Network
		Founded in 1926, The Homewood Fire and Rescue Service is a proffesional organization that strives for the excellence in all aspects of the today's fire service.
		Homewood's fire prevention bureau is an icon for the fire prevention community.
		Homewood's citizens are very proud of their department and they appreciate the many services that the Homewood Fire and Rescue Service provides.
	cms.firehouse.com /dept/Homewood2AL (571 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| England \| Bristol/Somerset \| Fire service cuts off the hoaxers (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		Mobile phones used to make hoax calls to a fire and rescue service are being cut off under a new scheme.
		After three hoax calls, the fire service contacts the relevant mobile operator, which cuts off their service.
		April Davies, of the fire service, said: "We regularly have to deal with hoax calls, which take up valuable time and could cost the lives of people in a real emergency.
	news.bbc.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /2/hi/uk_news/england/bristol/somerset/6152548.stm (223 words)

	False Alarms \| Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
		Any fire call received by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is attend by fire engines responding under 'blues and twos', and although our drivers are trained to the highest standard, other road users are unnecessarily exposed to increased danger at these times.
		Where the protective measures include a fire alarm and fire detection system, a proper service and maintenance programme is essential to ensure the fire alarm and detection system works when it is needed most.
		The Fire and Rescue Service Framework document 2005-2006 indicates the governments desire that we give consideration to the adoption of the CFOA policy, and we will be including these measures in our future efforts.
	www.shropshirefire.gov.uk /Safety/false-alarms.htm (1153 words)

	FRS ONLINE - THE FUTURE OF THE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
		The Fire and Rescue Service is changing for the better — better for the communities it serves and better for those working in it.
		The subsequent Fire and Rescue Services Act represents a comprehensive reform of the statutory framework.
		The Fire and Rescue National Framework is a strategic plan outlining how objectives can be delivered, and serves as a reminder of the challenges and opportunities ahead.
	www.frsonline.fire.gov.uk (264 words)

	Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service HOME PAGE - Warwickshire Web
		Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking residents to take extra care over the Christmas period as the festivities begin.
		But by taking a few simple steps this Christmas fire risks can be reduced around the home and everybody can enjoy a happy and fire safe Christmas.
		Fire does not respect Christmas and it is a certainty that a family somewhere in Britain, if not Warwickshire itself, will have a serious fire over the festive season.
	www.warwickshire.gov.uk /fireandrescue (457 words)

	Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service
		Chief Fire Officer, Doug MacKay, said: "Without the commitment and dedication that John FitzJohn has given to the task of vehicle arson reduction, it is unlikely that Swansea Bay would have experienced the 50% reduction in auto arson crime or the assurance that working in partnership can improve blighted communities".
		The Fire Gateway is an HM Government fire and rescue website devoted to providing easier access to services and information, to help improve Community Safety and save lives.
		Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service are currently conducting a major awareness campaign informing business of their requirement to conduct a fire risk assessment.
	www.mawwfire.gov.uk /home_eng/index.asp (511 words)

	Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service - Your Fire Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		Across the county, from Ipstones and Longnor in the north, to Wombourne and Kinver in the south, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is at the heart of your community.
		Over the past 4 years the Service has increasingly taken responsibility to ensure that the communities are first and foremost, safe from fire through proactive prevention and protection activities.
		The Fire and Rescue Service will continue to work closely together to secure the highest levels of public safety and of course with other agencies to ensure Staffordshire is a safe and prosperous County.
	www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk /ccm/navigation/your-fire-service (537 words)

	LBRFS
		Find out if your home is fire safe by phoning Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service and requesting a free home safety visit.
		Last year there were over 1100 dwelling fires across the Lothian and Borders area and as a result, over 114 people were killed or injured.
		At Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service, we’re doing our best to stop fires in the home by offering free Home Safety Visits across in the Lothian and Borders area.
	www.lothian.fire-uk.org (212 words)

	Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
		Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority was established by the Local Government Act 1985 and took over statutory responsibility for the Fire Service in Greater Manchester from 1st April 1986 when the former Greater Manchester County Council was abolished.
		Meetings of the Authority and its committees are held at Fire Service Headquarters, Swinton and are open to the press and public, although they can be excluded if confidential information is likely to be discussed.
		Under the terms of a Service Level Agreement between the Authority and Wigan MBC, Joyce Redfearn, Chief Executive of Wigan, is the Clerk to the Authority, and David Smith, Wigan's Director of Finance is the Authority's Treasurer.
	www.manchesterfire.gov.uk /authority (215 words)

	Questionmark - Case Studies - Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
		Fire fighters and officers will be tested on essential skills for specific roles, procedures and rules and regulations.
		Lancashire Fire and Rescue is the first of its kind to go down this route and it is expected that others will follow.
		It may be used for In-Service surveys, and the reporting package used for collating and publishing results that are currently paper-based.
	www.questionmark.com /casestudies/lancs_fire.htm (290 words)

	Dorset Fire and Rescue Service Search (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		These include:Securing the services of a fire brigade for its area;Securing the efficient training of its fire fighters;Making sure arrangements are in...
		The National Procurement Strategy for the Fire and Rescue Services describes the wide range of business processes involved in procurement activities: "Procurement is the process of acquiring goods, works and services from third parties.
		Dorset Fire and Rescue Service is run by the Dorset Fire Authority We have a total of 26 fire stations, 3 of which are staffed purely by wholetime, 4 are staffed by wholetime and retained, 1 is staffed by day duty and retained and the remaining...
	www.dorsetfire.co.uk /searcha2z.asp?txtSearchString=w (1109 words)

	Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service - PREVENTING PROTECTING RESPONDING: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have been working in partnership with Staffordshire Children’s Trust to deliver an innovative initiative called Big Bruvver.
		As many families put up their Christmas decorations this weekend, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service are asking people to note a few safety pointers.
		Over 20 people a day are killed or injured in kitchen fires so the fire service is eager to get the safety message across.
	www.staffordshirefire.gov.uk /ccm/portal (259 words)

	Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service
		Gloucestershire is currently experiencing one of the lowest levels of fire related injuries to children and the lowest ever number of malicious fire calls.
		All Fire Service presentations are associated with national curriculum subjects and schools may apply directly to the Education Team for school visits or classroom resources.
		Information on current or future fire safety activities such as Junior Citizens and the annual bonfire safety campaign is also provided.
	www.glosfire.gov.uk /sections/schools/schools_home.asp (190 words)

	Queensland Fire and Rescue Service : About the QRFS
		The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service is a division of the Queensland Government Department of Emergency Services and the primary provider of fire and rescue services throughout Queensland.
		While firies are best known for turning out to fires in homes, buildings or in the bush, the QFRS provides a vast range of other fire and rescue services including:
		The QFRS provides these services as well as responding to fires in homes, buildings, vehicles and on the land, and maintaining a maximum level of operational preparedness of staff and fire and rescue equipment.
	www.fire.qld.gov.au /about/default.asp (170 words)

	Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service
		The principle objective of the Community Safety Academy is to reduce the effects of fire and create a safer environment for all within the communities of Northumberland.
		We work in partnership with local schools, Northumbria Police and Northumberland Social Services to identify young people who display poor self esteem and low confidence, poor communication skills, at risk of offending or have offended, truancy and substance abuse, disaffected with main-stream education, low achievers at risk of disengagement.
		Unfortunately some people like to play with fire and as a consequence we run special one to one education programmes for people who set fires and endanger themselves and others.
	www2.northumberland.gov.uk /reports/fire_service/page_8.asp?view=page8 (689 words)

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