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Alex Waller

Cheshire Fire Service praised in latest inspectors report

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has been praised for its “positive working culture” by independent inspectors.

But the report has also highlighted some areas for improvement.

August 19, 2023
Fire chiefs “cigarette” warning after five deaths in South Cheshire

Fire chiefs “cigarette” warning after five deaths in South Cheshire

Firefighters have warned of the dangers of smoking indoors after two more South Cheshire deaths in fires caused by cigarettes.

Five people have no died in the area since February, including an elderly couple in Nantwich.

June 9, 2020
Nantwich welcomes new on-call firefighter as 25 recruited across Cheshire

Nantwich welcomes new on-call firefighter as 25 recruited across Cheshire

Nantwich has welcomed a new on-call firefighter among 25 new ones to have completed their training in Cheshire.

Nathan Stanley and 24 others underwent a vigorous training course over several months to become on-call firefighters.

March 10, 2020
Mark Cashin - Cheshire Chief Fire Officer

Cheshire Fire Service rated “good”, according to review

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is rated “good” in most areas, according to an independent review by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS).

The service is one of 14 inspected so far with more to be scrutinised in 2019.

December 30, 2018
Cheshire Emergency Services Day in Nantwich hailed big success

Cheshire Emergency Services Day in Nantwich hailed big success

By Jonathan White
The inaugural Cheshire Emergency Services Day in Nantwich has been hailed a big success.

The event, held at The Weaver Stadium yesterday (July 8) has helped to raise vital funds for The Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.

July 9, 2018
Nantwich’s life-saving Co-Responder team scoops national award

Nantwich’s life-saving Co-Responder team scoops national award

Nantwich’s Co-Responder team has won a national award for its life-saving work.

Watch Manager Chris Mannix, Crew Manager Ashley Brown and Crew Manager Darren Shepley won the Public Sector Team of the Year at the UK Heart Safe Awards.

October 7, 2014
Tarporley fireman honoured as UK’s “road safety champion”

Tarporley fireman honoured as UK’s “road safety champion”

A South Cheshire road safety champion has been honoured by fire chiefs for his UK-wide service.

Martin Dowle, from Tarporley, was hailed for his lifelong commitment by Chief Fire Officers’ Association (CFOA).

September 18, 2014
Nantwich teenagers complete fire and rescue RESPECT course

Nantwich teenagers complete fire and rescue RESPECT course

A team of Nantwich teenagers have graduated from a fire and rescue course with flying colours! The youngsters took part in the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service’s nine-week RESPECT course to help build their confidence.

January 7, 2013
Police ARC course to tackle alcholol-related crime in Nantwich

Police ARC course to tackle alcholol-related crime in Nantwich

Nantwich people involved in alcohol-related crime have been discovering the impact their behaviour has on the community in a pilot project to reduce offending. The ARC course is offered to anyone reported to police for alcohol related anti-social behaviour, and aims to educate them in the dangers.

February 14, 2012
UPDATE… Fire crews continue to battle massive blaze in Nantwich

UPDATE… Fire crews continue to battle massive blaze in Nantwich

This is the scene of today’s massive blaze at Alvaston Business Park which has caused traffic chaos in and around Nantwich. Firefighters were called to the fire at Garratt’s scrap metal yard, off Middlewich Road, at about 6am this morning (Oct 7). The fire was found to involve a large quantity of scrap metal which is on the site.

October 7, 2011