1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (131+ words) Rood End Road, Oldbury, UK Shortly before 5. 30am, Saturday 23 May 2026, we were alerted to a large industrial unit fire on Rood End Road Industrial Estate, Oldbury. Crews from Smethwick, West Bromwich and Handsworth were amongst the first on scene. The fire…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (206+ words) Shortly before 4. 35am on Thursday (14 May), we responded to Walsall Street, Wolverhampton. At the height of this incident, ten fire engines, two 44 brigade response vehicles and two hydraulic platforms were in attendance, crewed by firefighters from Wolverhampton, Fallings Park, Walsall, Willenhall,…...

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2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (419+ words) Green space expected to flourish at Hay Mills fire station West Midlands Fire Service have taken a step toward a greener and more welcoming station environment after planting trees and hedges at Hay Mills Fire Station. Thirty hedges and 20 trees…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (343+ words) Firefighters from Haden Cross visit Amelia Kolpa, who's battling neuroblastoma Firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) helped make one young girl's birthday extra special as she celebrated achieving a remarkable national record. Eight-year-old Amelia Kolpa from Rowley Regis, who…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (306+ words) Government team confirmed ahead of West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (WMFRA) inspection. The government has confirmed the team who will carry out a Best Value Inspection of West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (WMFRA). The inspection will be carried…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (303+ words) This year's International Women's Day theme is #Giveto Gain, highlighting the powerful impact of generosity, support and opportunity. Today, on International Women's Day 2026, we celebrate the incredible women who help keep our communities safe every day. From firefighters and fire…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (322+ words) Oversight and governance responsibilities to move to elected Mayor. West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has been informed by the Fire Minister, Samantha Dixon MP, of the Government's intention to transfer the functions of the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (549+ words) Driven. Dedicated. Professional. Meet our annual award winners! Congratulations to all of our winners and finalists! Inspirational stories of fire and rescue excellence, service to our communities and personal achievement took centre stage at our annual Rewards and Recognition celebration....

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (154+ words) New deadline of 30 April set In July 2025, we shared the details of the team who would be conducting'a Best Value Inspection of West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority." In line with our commitment to be open and transparent about the…...