Read press releases issued by AF&RS to the local media and find out about incidents of note that we've attended. In this area you'll also find archives of past incidents and press releases.

Press release - Children champion fire safety thanks to FireTV

11/12/2008

Press Release - Solicitors and firefighters take safety message to local homes

26/11/2008

Press release - Firefighters carry out exercise in Bristol city centre

24/11/2008

Press Release - Keynsham becomes a heart safe community

18/11/2008

Press release - Bath firefighter retires after 30 years

10/11/2008

Press release - Firefighters return from Slow Way Down charity challenge

05/11/2008

Press Release - Fire service takes road safety message to AXA staff

04/11/2008

Press release - Firefighters welcome the Lord Mayor of Bristol to Bedminster Fire Station

03/11/2008

Press Release - Fowlers keeps the wheels in motion for charity firefighter trio

31/10/2008

Press Release - Fire service teams up with Trading Standards to spread firework safety message

28/10/2008

Press release - Firefighters begin ‘Slow Way Down’ charity challenge

23/10/2008

Press Statement - Weston-super-Mare Pier Fire Investigation Result

22/10/2008

Press Release - Emergency Text Service launched across the South West

03/10/2008

Press Release - Avon Fire Authority raises RCC concern with Minister

02/10/2008

Press release - Avon Fire Authority raises RCC concern

15/09/2008

Firefighters get in a lather for charity

08/09/2008

Press release - Firefighters in gold rush at World Firefighter Games

03/09/2008

Press release - Firefighters in goldrush at World Firefighter Games

03/09/2008

Press release - Firefighters in gold rush at World Firefighter Games

03/09/2008

Press release - Thornbury Fire Station open day

01/09/2008

Thornbury Fire Station opens its doors

01/09/2008

Press release - Thornbury Fire Station open day

01/09/2008

Press release - Bath Fire Station opens its doors to the public

22/08/2008

Press release - Fire cover expanded at Yate

14/08/2008

Press release - Electric blanket tests could save lives

13/08/2008

Press Release - Avon Fire & Rescue Service expands fire cover at Yate

12/08/2008

Press Release - MP visits Chew Magna Fire Station to see new appliance

04/08/2008

Press Release - British Sign Language Users get the fire safety message

17/07/2008

Press release - Cooking oil to power firefighter’s European charity drive

11/07/2008

Press Release - Go behind the scenes at Keynsham Fire Station open day on Saturday 12 July

07/07/2008

Press Release - Bath firefighters get on their bikes to reduce arson

04/07/2008

Press release - Bath firefighters get on their bikes to reduce arson

04/07/2008

Press Release - Local residents called to point the finger at arsonists

01/07/2008

Press Release - Local residents called to point the finger at arsonists

30/06/2008

Press release - Fire safety message reaches 1000th child in North Somerset this school year

27/06/2008

Press Release - Keep youngsters safe from burns and scalds in the home this Child Safety Week

20/06/2008

Press Release - Hovercraft called into action during training

09/06/2008

Press release - Avon praised for equality and diversity

02/06/2008

Press release - Regional search and rescue capability goes on display

30/05/2008

Press Release - Firefighters and Police take RoadSkills message to Yate’s young drivers

30/05/2008

Press Release - Recruitment campaign hailed a success

20/05/2008

Press Release - Bus driver recognised for rescue

16/05/2008

Press Release - Phoenix project rises to success

15/05/2008

Press Release - Weston-super-Mare firefighters brush up on Maths and English

12/05/2008

Press Release - Fire service teams up with accommodation provider to make students safer

21/04/2008

Press Release - Firefighters face tough challenge to help ill youngster

21/04/2008

Press release - Fire service takes part in Filwood week of action

31/03/2008

Press release - Future of 999 Control staff to be protected under plans by Avon Fire Authority

31/03/2008

Press Release - Future of 999 Control staff to be protected under plans

31/03/2008

Press Release - Hovercraft set to save lives

26/03/2008

Press Release - False alarms down by more than a half

19/03/2008

Press Release - Firefighters go the extra mile for charity

14/03/2008

Press Release - Put your games design skills to the test for FireTV!

26/02/2008

Networking Women in the Fire Service (NWFS) lends its support to AFRS

11/02/2008

Fire Minister sends message of support to AF&RS

06/02/2008

Press Release - Firefighters on hand to give children a lucky New Year

06/02/2008

Press Release - Firefighters take a dip in the river Avon

05/02/2008

APFO supports AF&RS recruitment action

30/01/2008

Avon Fire Authority statement regarding recruitment

28/01/2008

Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA) letter of support to AF&RS

28/01/2008

CFOA Press Statement - CFOA committed to more diverse culture

26/01/2008

AF&RS Have-a-go days

25/01/2008

Press Release - Firefighter uses British Sign Language when called to an incident

02/01/2008

Incidents of note

Lucky escape for smoker
07/09/2010 00:54

Two hurt in RTC
06/09/2010 22:35

Play area destroyed by fire
06/09/2010 00:35

Unattended hob sparks fire
03/09/2010 13:14

Crews tackle factory fire
01/09/2010 18:10

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