This Feed provides a short summary of the latest Press Releases that the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service have issued in the last few days. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/index.asp http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:47:33 +0000 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:47:19 +0000 Chief Fire Officers from the three Fire and Rescue Services in Wales are issuing a severe warning to members of the public following four fatalities in house fires across Wales in just five days. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=578 A smoke alarm fitted in a flat by fire service community safety staff has prevented it from serious damage in a fire. Neighbours were alerted to the fire in the flat in Heol Emrys shortly after 19:30hrs on Sunday night. Two fire engines from Morriston attended the fire and it was extinguished by four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=577 An elderly man has died in a house fire at Lewis Street, New Quay in the early hours of Tuesday morning (18/11/08). Firefighters from New Quay, Aberaeron and Llandysul attended the incident at 00:48 this morning. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=576 Following a recent spate of fires in Powys, Dyfed Powys Police, the Fire Service and the Forensic Science Service have reviewed all four fires. They are currently being treated as arson because they are all unexplained and all quite close together geographically. A criminal investigation is underway involving CID officers from Welshpool and Newtown. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=575 The roof of a bungalow in Waungron Close, Treboeth has been totally destroyed by a fire today. The Fire Service were called shortly after 13:30hrs today and two crews from Swansea Central and Morriston attended the scene of the blaze. The turntable ladder from Morriston also attended the incident. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=574 Welsh Firefighters will remind people of the risks of home fires during the festive season at forthcoming events throughout Wales. They will give out information on holiday fire safety, including free animated text messages, at the Christmas Light Switch On events in Cardiff City Centre on 12 November, Neath on 21 November and Llandudno on 6 December. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=573 Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Carmarthenshire County Council will join forces next week in a bid to combat carbon monoxide poisoning. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=572 Over 500 calls were received by Mid and West Wales´s Fire Control over the weekend due to the stormy weather. Incidents reported varied from road traffic collisions, to flooding incidents and unsafe structures. Areas worst hit were Tenby, St Clears, Llanelli, Pontarddulais and Swansea. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=571 Twenty four Mid and West Wales Firefighters have just returned from the USA after completing vital training in dealing with liquefied natural gas (LNG). http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=570 The three Fire and Rescue Services in Wales will be taking serious action to educate the public about road safety during Brake´s Road Safety Week on 10th - 14th November 2008. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=569 Residents can be assured their local councillors are in the best possible position to serve them on Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority. We have become the first Fire Authority in Wales to secure a prestigious quality award. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=568 Elected Members of the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority have, this week, approved their Risk Reduction Action Plan for 2009/2010. This Annual Action Plan is the last to be produced as part of the 2007/2010 Risk Reduction Planning cycle. It outlines the Authority´s range of initiatives and achievements to date and its intentions for 2009/2010. The plan takes account of Welsh Assembly Government guidance, and details how the Authority´s Fire and Rescue Service will most effectively use its resources to reduce fires and save lives. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=567 At 0127hrs on Wed 29th Oct 2008 Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service control centre received a call to a house fire at Velindre Street, Port Talbot. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=566 Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service wants everybody to be safe this year, and to promote Fire Safety over the Halloween and Bonfire period the Chief Fire Officer of Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service has issued a video message urging the public to be aware of what can go wrong when using fireworks and to encourage the public to attend organised displays. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=565 The Chairman of Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority, Cllr Collin Crowley, is pleased to announce that Phil Coleman, currently Assistant Chief Fire Officer with Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service, has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Fire Officer following the announcement that the current Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Phil Bailey, will be retiring in November, after 36 years service. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=564 Fire crews from Tenby, Pembroke Dock and Haverfordwest attended the scene of a fire involving flats situated above the Woolworths store, Tenby. Firefighters were alerted at 14:38 on Monday (27th October). http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=563 As Bonfire Night approaches people across Wales are getting ready to celebrate. Although this is usually a fun occasion for families Firebrake Wales, Wales only fire safety charity and the three Welsh Fire and Rescue Services will be reminding us to keep safe by attending your local organised display and never playing with fireworks. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=562 Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has launched a new telephone number which is intended to provide all non-emergency callers to the organisation with lower call charges to reflect the Service´s commitment to customer care and quality service delivery. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=561 Local firefighters are going to be busy tackling their health and well-being, as well as fires, with the help of staff at Neath Port Talbot Hospital. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=560 Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is warning ´have-a-go´ dads to be extra-careful with fireworks this year, or risk putting their friends and family in danger. http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/beta/press_media_eng/news_details.asp?id=559