Archived News Releases

To see any of our archived news releases from the last two years, please see below. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact Corporate Communications on 0116 287 2241.

March 2010

Long Service Certificate Presentations

29 Mar

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service’s Arson Task Force Receives Prestigious Award

25 Mar

On-Call Firefighters’ Open Day at Lutterworth Fire and Rescue Station

17 Mar

Firefighters Scrub Up for Carwash!

17 Mar

Don’t Drown in Toxic Smoke - Leicester City Centre Event

11 Mar

February 2010

Media Statement: Fire Escape Ladder - Telephone Sales

18 Feb

Leicestershire Fire And Rescue Service Pancake Day Safety Advice

15 Feb

Decisions Made at the Combined Fire Authority Meeting held on 10 February 2010

11 Feb

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Personnel Return from Haiti Deployment

03 Feb

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service - Haiti Update

01 Feb

January 2010

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service - Haiti Update

28 Jan

Specialist Firefighters to Fly to Haiti to Give Medical Care

20 Jan

Invitation to Attend Media Opportunity

11 Jan

December 2009

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Present Prize to Christmas Card Competition Winner

17 Dec

IRMP Recommendations Referred for Further Consideration

10 Dec

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Combined Fire Authority Achieves a Solid Score in the Comprehensive Area Assessment

08 Dec

Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Presentations

04 Dec

Invitation to Attend the Full Meeting of the Combined Fire Authority

02 Dec

November 2009

Rudolph Kicks Off his Christmas Tour at Carol Service

30 Nov

Firefighters Return Victorious From The Crumball Rally!

27 Nov

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Helps Local Students Plan Great Escape

25 Nov

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Firefighters Take Part in the Crumball Rally for Charity

18 Nov

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Hold Annual Carol Service

11 Nov

October 2009

Leicestershire Firefighters Return From Search and Rescue Efforts in Indonesia

08 Oct

Leicestershire Firefighters on Standby to Help in Indonesian Search and Rescue Effort

01 Oct

September 2009

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Continue to Consult with the General Public Over Their Integrated Risk Management Plan 2009-2012

22 Sep

Leicestershire Fire And Rescue Service Search For An Apprentice

18 Sep

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Firefighters Climb Kilimanjaro

09 Sep

August 2009

Firefighters Clean up for Charity!

27 Aug

Firefighters Get On Their Bike For A Good Cause

27 Aug

Western Fire and Rescue Station Open Day

26 Aug

July 2009

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Integrated Risk Management Plan 2009-2012 Consultation Information

31 Jul

Open Day at Melton Fire and Rescue Station 29.07.09

29 Jul

June 2009

Statement By Peter Roffey - Chairman of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Combined Fire Authority

25 Jun

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Support National Falls Awareness Day 2009

19 Jun

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service in Full Support of Child Safety Week 2009

19 Jun

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Promote Safer Communities Through National Neighbourhood Watch Week

12 Jun

Open Day at Hinckley Fire and Rescue Station

09 Jun

Costly Smoke Alarm Installations

05 Jun

Fire Safety Advice for Carers Week 2009

05 Jun

Extinguish the Risk for your Caravan Break

02 Jun

May 2009

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Urges 'Ship Shape' Safety

19 May

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service to Hold Spray Art Showcase 18.05.09

18 May

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Promote Lifelong Learning

08 May

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Attend Factory Fire

08 May

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Take on the Regional Extrication Challenge

05 May

April 2009

Fire and Rescue Service Give Out Safety Advice during Deaf Awareness Week

27 Apr

Central Fire and Rescue Station Gets a Refurbishment

21 Apr

Consider Safety Before Doing it Yourself

07 Apr

Firefighters Give Safety Advice Following Fire Caused By Faulty Electric Blanket

02 Apr

March 2009

Cheque Presented to Charities Thanks to Rudolph Collection

27 Mar

International Search and Rescue Recruitment in Leicestershire

23 Mar

Change Your Clocks and Check Your Smoke Alarms

23 Mar

Firefit Initiative Continues to Teach Children the Importance of Fire Safety

13 Mar

Firefighters Urge Smokers to Extinguish the Risk

05 Mar

February 2009

Firefighters are Commended For Outstanding Efforts at Incident

17 Feb

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is Improving Well

12 Feb

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is Performing Well

11 Feb

Firefighters Issue Chip Pan Warning During National Chip Week

09 Feb

January 2009

Firefighters and City Wardens Warn of Wheelie Bin Concerns

29 Jan

Wasted Road Show Tour Kicks Off

27 Jan

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Secures Successful Prosecution Following a Breach of Fire Safety Legislation

23 Jan

Firefighters Rescue Man From Flat Fire

21 Jan

Stay Safe and Warm This Winter

07 Jan