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CFO John Roberts with control room group manager Julie Jowett
06 January 2023
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Turkey and all the trimmings cause fires over the festive season

Dave Walton
04 January 2023
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Fire chief warns of e-bike and e-scooter safety concerns following recent blaze

People that have bought e-bikes and e-scooters as Christmas gifts are being warned of the dangers following a number of fires across the UK and in West Yorkshire.

Chris Kemp and John Roberts are both recognised in the New Year’s Honours list
31 December 2022
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Fire leaders recognised by King in his first New Year’s Honours

Masoom Miah with chief fire officer John Roberts
29 December 2022
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Bradford man commended after saving DIY neighbour from fire

1960's FSHQ Birkenshaw
28 December 2022
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Glimpse into incredible fire photo archives as number reaches two million

Some incredible never seen before photos have been released by fire service staff as the number of archived pictures reaches two million.

Christina
22 December 2022
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As Christina retires her legacy to female firefighters lives on

The oldest female fighter in West Yorkshire is hanging up her helmet and turning off the blue lights for the last time as she looks forward to retirement.

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16 December 2022
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Paw-some response as puppy stops dog father ‘icing’ with death

A show-bred cocker spaniel was rescued from the icy grasp of a frozen fishing lake in Wakefield, thanks to his quick-thinking furry daughter raising the alarm.

Toby May, Group Manager for Leeds District
12 December 2022
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Two men taken to hospital after house fire involving lithium battery

Fire crews rescued two men trapped in

Warnings over dangers of frozen water
12 December 2022
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Warnings over dangers of frozen water after death of young boys

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From left, Neal Andrews-Parry, James Barker and Damian Lord.
09 December 2022
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New-born puppy saved by Halifax firefighters

Firefighters have been hailed as “heroes” after saving a new-born puppy from a house fire in Halifax.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service HQ being demolished
09 December 2022
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New development is key to service transformation

A transformational headquarters, training centre and new fire station are at the heart of ambitious modernisation plans for the region’s fire service.

WYFRS Cockleshell Heroes
05 December 2022
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Firefighter pays tribute to Cockleshell Heroes on 80th anniversary

It was one of the most daring missions of World War II – and from today a West Yorkshire firefighter will be joining in a tribute to a group of brave marines, nicknamed the Cockleshell Heroes.

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