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Van ends up in garage after RTC
Homes evacuated in gas scare
Bobcat called on at fire
Pensioner dies after Bristol fire
Paint spill causes traffic problems
Press release - Thornbury Fire Station open day
Press Release - Firefighters face tough challenge to help ill youngster
Press release - Thornbury Fire Station open day
Press Release - Fire service teams up with accommodation provider to make students safer
Press release - Fire cover expanded at Yate
Press release - Future of 999 Control staff to be protected under plans by Avon Fire Authority
Press release - Fire service takes part in Filwood week of action
Press Release - Hovercraft set to save lives
Press Release - False alarms down by more than a half
Press Release - Firefighters go the extra mile for charity
Press Release - Local residents called to point the finger at arsonists
Press Release - Bath firefighters get on their bikes to reduce arson
Young horse rescued
Press Release - Avon firefighters drive to The Gambia
Press release - Firefighters in gold rush at World Firefighter Games
Derelict house destroyed in fire
Avon Fire Authority statement regarding recruitment
Woman hospitalised after fire
Chair of Avon Fire Authority responds to conference criticism
APFO supports AF&RS recruitment action
Unattended cooking sparks blaze
Press Release - Put your games design skills to the test for FireTV!
Networking Women in the Fire Service (NWFS) lends its support to AFRS
AF&RS Have-a-go days
Press Release - Keynsham firefighters brush up on Maths and English
Caravans and cars go up in smoke
Fire Minister sends message of support to AF&RS
Press release - Firefighters in gold rush at World Firefighter Games
Press Release - Firefighters on hand to give children a lucky New Year
Press Release - Firefighters take a dip in the river Avon
Press Release - Fire Chiefs devastated by unfair Government grant proposals
RTC sees two people hurt
Man hurt in RTC
CFOA Press Statement - CFOA committed to more diverse culture
Press release - Firefighters in goldrush at World Firefighter Games
Press Release - Firefighters' annual pantomime returns
Press Release - Firefighter uses British Sign Language when called to an incident
Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA) letter of support to AF&RS
Dog rescued from frozen lake by firefighters
Woman rescued from Bath RTC
Press release - Firefighters and police raise thousands for good causes in charity boxing match
Smoke alarm saves female's life
Lucky escape for mother and baby after fire
Press release - Firefighters urge Chinese community to make sure the Year of the Dragon doesn’t start with fire
Press release - Firefighters scale world's largest peak - in busy shopping centre
Man rescued after six-car RTC
Man rescued after Chew Stoke collision
Scout storage hut destroyed in fire
Faulty oven sparks fire
Woman rescued from RTC
Firefighters assist with fatal RTC
Press release - Could your New Year's resolution save your life?
Firefighters assist with sinking boat
Unattended candle sparks fire
Woman rescued from flooded ford
Woman rescued from house fire
Utility room damaged by fire
Dog rescued from house fire
Woman treated for smoke inhalation after fire
Drivers rescued from flood waters
Press release - Fire service asks the public to help spread the fire safety message
Dog rescued from disused mine shaft
Firefighters rescue cat from under floor
Press release - Avon Fire and Rescue celebrates 20 years of charity support
Press release - Could you be a part time firefighter
Man and dog assisted to safety by firefighters
Man rescued from RTC
Firefighters respond to fatal RTC
Horse rescued from ditch
Five taken to hospital after RTC
Crews attend RUH incident
Press release - Firefighters take part in Bristol's 'Gert Rush' challenge
Press release - Fire crews host car wash to help nursery school targeted by arsonists
Fire in roof spreads to neighbouring homes
Man rescued from canal
Two Weston homes damaged by fire
Crews deal with barn fire
Crews tackle house fire
Men rescued from water by firefighters
Toaster causes fire
Press release - Stay safe and help us keep unnecessary 999 calls down this Bonfire Night say firefighters
TV fault causes fire
Firefighters free driver from RTC
Crews tackle kitchen fire
Press release - A timely reminder to check your smoke alarm
House damaged by explosion
Press release - Protect your family from fire this Diwali
Passengers injured in bus RTC
Press release - Dangers of mud highlighted by multi-agency mud rescue demonstration
Crews tackle chimney fire
Crews tackle six boats on fire
Crews attend fire at plastics works
Crews attend spillage at RUH
Press release - British Red Cross needs more volunteers for 24 hour emergency response service
Man cut free from RTC
Firefighters rescue trapped horse
Firefighters assist cyclist after fall from bike
Three children rescued by crews on board hovercraft
Hotel evacuated after fire
Horse rescue from ditch
Press release - One third of electric blankets fail safety test
Press release - Motorists in safe hands as firefighters perform well in national challenge
Firefighters rescue woman from RTC
Crews tackle bedroom fire
Press release - Avon Fire & Rescue Service hosts search and rescue conference
Crews tackle barn fire
Press release - Sponges at the ready for charity car wash
Press release - Avon Fire & Rescue Service adopts new uniform
Man freed from road traffic collision
Clothing on lamp causes fire
Firefighters tackle blaze in old chapel
Driver rescued from RTC by firefighters
Man cut free from RTC
Man rescued from Bath flat
Woman rescued from RTC
Crews deal with fire in derelict church
Two rescued from mud by hovercraft
Man rescued from fire
Man freed after wall collapses
Man rescued after bridge fall
Crews tackle fire in pre-fab building
Faulty heater sparks fire
Press release - Make sure river water isn't your last drink, say Bath firefighters
Bedroom damaged in fire
Crews attend Bristol fires
Householder has lucky escape
Fire damages pub
Man cut free from RTC
Press release - Firefighters scale world's highest peak - in centre of Bristol
Hovercraft training exercise becomes real rescue
Press release - One of the country's longest serving firefighters hangs up his helmet after nearly half a century
Pets rescued from house fire
Press release - You can help us get there – emergency services' message to drivers in new campaign
Press release - Chair of Avon Fire Authority marks 30 years in role
Press release - Avon Fire & Rescue Service launches helicopter trial
Press release - Patchway Fire Station offers facilities to the local community
Press release - UK fire and rescue services come to Avon for national exercise
Press release - Family return to fire station to thank firefighters after the birth of their daughter
Gorilla damaged in fire
Shed fire spreads to house
Press release - Bath firefighter gets on his bike for charity
Woman cut free from RTC
Crews tackle school fire
Smoke alarm alerts couple to fire
Crews rescue woman following RTC
Man given oxygen therapy after fire
Woman cut free from RTC
Man rescued from second storey roof
Crews tackle derelict pub fire
Two rescued from RTC
Crews tackle fire in derelict hotel
Beauty salon destroyed in fire
Horse rescued from muddy ditch
Woman rescued from stream
Crews tackle lorry fire
Woman cut free after RTC
Two dogs rescued from house fire
Woman released from RTC by firefighters
Hovercraft rescues trapped man
Passenger rescued from car
Person dies in flats fire
Three rescued following motorway RTC
Press release - Firefighters team up with Bath Islamic Society to keep community safe from fire
Man injured following RTC
Press release - Football, firefighters and fun for all the family
Crews called to identify leaking chemical
Horse rescued from water-filled ditch
Man taken to hospital after RTC
Faulty fridge destroys house in blaze
Two in hospital after RTC
Press Release - Firefighters scrub up to raise cash for charity
Woman rescued from house fire
Man cut out of car following RTC
Workers injured in quarry explosion
Alarms alert crews to fire
Van and coach in minor collision, with second occuring in traffic queue
Smoke detectors raise alarm to fire
Pensioner rescued from house fire
Man rescued after 40ft fall
Ferrets rescued by firefighters
Press release - Firefighter's BSL skills prove vital during incident
Press Release - Find out what’s behind the big red doors - Bath firefighters welcome members of the public
Fridge fumes lead to evacuation of library
Crews tackle scaffolding lorry blaze
Rope rescue called to the aid of injured cyclist
Bonfire sparks roof fire
Two hurt in RTC
Grill pan catches light sparking fire
Water relay and bob cat go to action at barn fire
Press release - Firefighters team up with the British Horse Society to extend large animal rescue skills
Smouldering cigarette sparks fire
Candles spark fire
Candle sparks fire
Driver rescued from car in stream
Man cut free from car after RTC
Overheating chip pan sparks fire
Lucky escape for smoker
Race against time to rescue man
Unattended cooking sparks fire
Elderly woman cut from car
Couple and their dogs treated after kitchen blaze
Dolly the dog rescued by firefighters
Press release - Boat owners urged to reduce the risk of fire on board
Crews tackle fire at nightclub
Man rescued from high building
Woman rescued from RTC
Press release - Spring into action - test that smoke alarm
Balcony fire triggers multiple 999 calls
Unattended pan leads to fire breaking out
Home Fire Safety Visit saves the day
Injured climber rescued
Woman taken to hospital after fire
Supermarket damaged in blaze
Females rescued from RTC
Firefighters free casualty from RTC
Press release - Firefighters and police hand over money to good causes
Firefighters rescue fallen climber
Two women rescued following RTC
Man cut free after RTC
Pub suffers kitchen fire
Fire sparked by hob left on
Crews tackle fire in scrap yard
Press release - AF&RS receives top accreditation for driver training
Press release - Smokers urged to quit as firefighters highlight the dangers of cigarettes
Crews tackle fire in pipe lagging
Jack Russell rescued from storm drain
Investigation continues into fatal house fire
Teenager rescued from cave
Crews tackle fire in bed store
Woman rescued from RTC
Smoking materials spark fire
Press release - Chief Fire Officer takes 22% pay cut to protect front line services
Unattended cooking sparks fire
Crews tackle fire at industrial plant
Press release - Chip lovers urged to take care during National Chip Week
Woman hurt in RTC
Man rescued from RTC
Crews rescue young boy from RTC
Eldery woman suffers burns during fire
Crews tackle fire in chip shop
Press release - Successful prosecution for Avon Fire & Rescue Service
Two led to safety after cooking fire
Unattended cooking sparks fire
Press release - Could you be a part time firefighter?
Press release - Electrical Fire Safety Week
Press release - Firefighters raise cash to help children with life-limiting conditions
Press release - Firefighters and police set for Battle of the Blue Lights
Press release - Your New Year’s resolution could save your life
Smoke alarms save the day as fire breaks out
Man rescued from large puddle by firefighters
Firefighters cut driver free from RTC
Crews tackle fire in toilets of retail premises
Unswept chimney sparks fire
Crews assist with flooding related incidents
Crews clean up chemical spill
Man and baby taken to hospital after RTC
Woman cut free from RTC
Crews tackle roof fire in empty house
Firefighters assist in aftermath of hot air balloon crash
Workman rescued from roof
Crews prevent fire from spreading into homes
Press release - Firefighters ‘smoke out’ house in exercise designed to highlight importance of working smoke alarms
Statement in response to the Government’s announcement regarding the future of the regional fire control project
Press release - Avon Fire Authority Chair hits out at ‘unfair and unacceptable’ cuts
Crews tackle two kitchen fires
Press release - Local football club helps firefighters with realistic training exercise
Press release - Keep Warm, Keep Safe this winter, say firefighters
Crews tackle restaurant fire
Woman dies in house fire
Man injured during kitchen fire
Press release - Firefighters warn residents to check faulty electrical equipment following two incidents in North Somerset
Unattended candles spark fire
Press Release - Firefighters head to The Gambia to train their African colleagues as part of charity partnership
Press release - Firefighters in drive to highlight road safety message
Residents evacuated after flat fire
Cow rescued from swimming pool
Six hurt in RTC
Diwali celebration ends in disaster
Woman cut free from RTC
Woman rescued from under HGV
Barn fire attracts multiple calls
Man rescued after four-car RTC
Woman cut free from car
Press release - New wheelchair for Joby thanks to his former firefighter colleagues
Press release - Protect your family from fire this Diwali
Two rescued from RTC
Press release - Stay safe this bonfire night, and win tickets to an organised firework display
Unattended cooking causes fire
Man taken to hospital following fire
Electrical fault sparks fire
Tea lights start shop fire
Two horses hurt in RTC
Horse rescued from water-filled ditch
Teenagers rescued from RTC
Female found dead in house fire
Press release - Motorists in safe hands as Avon teams perform well in national competitions
Firefighters rescue day-old kittens
Press release - Paulton residents set to feel safer thanks to firefighters
Press release - Avon firefighter aims high in fundraising challenge
Crews tackle large fire at derelict hotel
Press release - Sponges at the ready as Avon firefighters take part in annual charity car wash
Press release - Firefighters urge parents and cares to make sure child car seats are fitted correctly
Fatal house fire investigated
Fire destroys barn
Flat damaged after heater fire
Woman dies in house fire
Firefighters rescue six people after mini-bus crash
Cigarette causes fire
Press release - Bristol firefighters welcome Trail Blazer colleague and ex SAS trooper Chris Ryan
Chip pan fire leaves two injured
Press Release - Water and alcohol don’t mix – firefighters urge drinkers to take care near the water
Press Release - Go behind the scenes of Nailsea Fire Station
Smoke alarm alerts elderly woman to fire
Play area destroyed by fire
Unattended hob sparks fire
Chip pan fire badly damages kitchen
Crews tackle factory fire
Temporary buildings set alight
Firefighters rescue stricken horse
Smoke from bus fire seen across city
Injured horse rescued after RTC
Roof destroyed by fire
Pregnant miniature horse rescued by firefighters
Swift water rescue team in canal rescue
Firefighters rescue horse from water-filled ditch
Hovercraft called in action
Seven injured in RTC
Investigation into house fire launched
Press release - Paulton firefighters rally round for ‘Joby’
Three hurt in RTC
Firefighters give first aid at RTC
Crews tackle fire at former chocolate factory
Press release - Firefighters saddle up for charity bike ride
Group rescued from mud
Whisper the horse lifted to safety
Fifteen appliances attend industrial estate blaze
Two women rescued from Bristol RTC
Coastguard and firefighters rescue man in mud
Thick black smoke engulfs St Paul’s
Dog rescued from sticky situation
Pan left on hob sparks fire
Pregnant cat rescued by firefighters
Electrical fault sparks fire
DIY leads to fire
Press release - Firefighters victorious in first attempt at Four Peaks Challenge
Girl with broken leg rescued from playground
Press release - Firefighters meet travellers to spread fire safety message
Fire breaks out in supermarket
Lucky escape for female after flat fire
Press release - Safety advice for Chew Valley youngsters
Press Release - Would you gamble on your safety this World Cup?
Residents evacuated after hotel fire
Female treated for smoke inhalation after chip pan fire
Sheds on fire seen for miles
Crews tackle fire in electricity substation
Firefighters assist with chemical spill
Firefighters assist vehicle from wall after RTC
Press release - Firefighters celebrate 20 years of line rescue
Firefighters rescue sheep from river
Crews tackle fire in wood workshop
Woman rescued from RTC
Man rescued from roof of garage after seizure
Crews rescue deer from railings
Cat rescued by firefighters from drain
Trio escape injury in dramatic RTC
Electrical fault causes roof fire
Void pub catches fire
Family escape from TV fire
Firefighters rescue man from water
Cow rescued by firefighters
Press Release - Nailsea patients given advice on staying safe
Crews assist lorry stuck under bridge
Health club out of action following fire
Chinese takeaway hit by fire
Chip pan sparks fire
Late night cooking ends in disaster
Press release - Child safety event finds faults in 80% of car seats
Statement - Regional Control Centre (RCC) update
Press release - Young artists turn their talents to promoting road safety with firefighters
Press release - Have your child car seat checked at Kingswood Fire Station
Motorway reopens after multiple vehicle RTC
Man can thank neighbours for lucky escape
Crews tackle flat fire
Press statement - Whitby Road, Bristol, latest update
Woman treated for smoke inhalation after kitchen fire
Cooker destroyed by grill fire
Press Release - North Somerset partnership sees 1,000th tenant receive fire safety advice
Press Release - Car in need of a wash? Let your local firefighters do the job this weekend!
Offices hit by fire
Press Release - Firefighters scale world's highest peak - in the middle of Bristol
Press Release - Firefighters host pantomime for local children
Man injured in caravan blaze
Shed catches light following bonfire
Injured man rescued after fall
Unique research published into juvenile fire starters
Dropped cigarette causes fire
Fire crews rescue man from steep bank
Laptop causes fire
Portishead fire investigated
Two cars involved in Yate RTC
Fire hits public house
Fatality found at Kingswood fire
Press Release - Firefighters urge people to stay safe near icy waterways
Horse cut free from RTC
Two rescued following RTC
Church extension damaged in roof fire
Property badly damaged by fire
Students evacuated following kitchen fire
Kitchen fire caused by cereal box
Press release - Phoenix Project wins Parliamentary Award
Pregnant horse rescued from ditch
Press Release - Be safe with the cigarettes at home this no smoking day
Investigation called for at Telephone Exchange
Cigarette causes fire in family home
Lucky escape for driver as vehicle crashes through railings
Crews prevent bungalow fire from spreading
Press Release - Fire, police and council enter into partnership at Chew Magna Fire Station
Press release - Firefighters thank community for helping to raise more than £5,000 for Haiti earthquake victims
Press release - Love chips, hate burns, fry safely
Crews help Lola the horse
Loft fire went undetected for hours
Elderly man tragically found dead in house fire
Press release - HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits Nailsea Fire Station
Man rescued from river
Cigarette sparks fire
Lucky escape after smoke alarm alerts family to fire
Students escape house fire
Man taken to hospital after RTC
Lucky escape for driver after RTC
Cabin cruiser destroyed by fire
Man rescued after river fall
Golf driving range targetted by arsonists
Blaze in Bath fast food restaurant
Press release - Bath firefighters raise more than £1,500 for Haiti earthquake appeal
Crews deal with Horfield bin fire spate
Press release - Avonmouth and Nailsea firefighters wash cars for Haiti appeal
Press Release - New Assistant Chief Fire Chief appointed
Roads and railway station open after supermarket fire
Fire crews tackle supermarket blaze
Press Release - Fire out and cordon lifted at Whitby Road incident
Press statement - Whitby Road, Bristol, latest
Press release - Avon Fire & Rescue Service recognised in The Gambia New Year honours
Press release - Firefighters head off to help Haiti earthquake relief effort
Four escape kitchen fire
Man rescued after falling onto flat roof
Press statement - Whitby Road, Bristol, latest update
Clothing too near heater sparks fire
Press statement - Ongoing incident in Whitby Road, Bristol
Man rescued from RTC in icy conditions
Six horses rescued during barn fire
Man treated for smoke inhalation after fire
Crews attend Bristol explosion
Press release - Firefighters battle freezing temperatures to get to work
Press release - Keep Warm, Keep Safe says fire and rescue service
Unattended incense burner causes severe fire
Candle sparks fire
Woman rescued from river
RTC claims woman's life
Man dies in Congresbury house fire
Portable toilet set alight
Smoke detector wakes woman
Portishead shop fire
Woman treated for smoke inhalation after chip pan fire
Unattended cooking sparks fire
Woman cut from car after RTC
Club house destroyed by fire
Horse rescued after falling into badger set
Woman given oxygen after chimney fire
Press Release - Firefighters come to the DIY rescue of Lawrence Weston youth group
Bad weather sees woman rescued from RTC
Firefighters tackle workshop blaze
Unattended cooking sparks fire
Woman rescued from RTC
Press Release - British Sign Language Users get the fire safety message
Christmas dinner catches fire
Press release - Fire chiefs serve up Christmas safety message
Press Release - Avon Fire & Rescue Service celebrates latest Audit Commission report
Backwell chalet destroyed in fire
Woman treated for smoke inhalation following kitchen fire
Crews called to two M4 RTCs
Press Release - Firefighters aim high in charity ladder climb
Press release - Chief Fire Officer commends members of the public and staff for heroic actions
Fusebox fault sparks fire
Swift Water Rescue Team pull two men from water
Hydraulic platform called in for injured man
Curling tongs to blame for bedroom fire
Car and HGV collide in RTC
Man rescued from smoke filled flat
Woman hurt in four-car RTC
Acid spill leads to call out
Crews involved in search after RTC
Labour intensive rescue after car collides with crash barrier
Man rescued from roof following flat fire
Press Release - Lawrence Weston youngsters show off their new FireSkills
Press Release - Bristol firefighters raise £2,500 after 9/11 charity event
Fallen pylon sparks clubhouse fire
Electrical fault results in bedroom fire
Female cut from car following collision
Cigarette sparks bedroom fire
Bristol flat fire investigated
Five escape fire that destroys Weston-super-Mare kitchen
Press Release - Chairwoman of South Gloucestershire Senior Citizens Forum gets a visit from local firefighters
Press Release - Firefighters help pupils re-enact The Great Fire of London
Chickens perish in blaze
Horse rescued from ditch
Two injured as car crashes into shop
Diwali celebrations end in disaster
Van fire spreads to caravan and house
Car workshop gutted in blaze
Man cut out of car following RTC
Man suffers smoke inhalation in kitchen fire
Woman helped to safety following flat fire
Crews called after firework is thrown through window
Press Release - Pupils get dramatic lesson in firework safety
Warehouse fire contained by crews
Neighbours' quick thinking averts disaster
Smoke alarm wakes household after dog's kitchen caper
Scrap yard fire generates numerous 999 calls
Press Release - Fire Chief says “We are ready” as Urban Search and Rescue Station is opened
Builder rescued from seven-storey development
Press Release - Local firefighter joins Indonesian earthquake relief effort
Press Release - Partnership aims to improve tenants’ fire safety in North Somerset
Press Release - Students urged to 'watch what you heat' as the new term begins
Press Release - Fire service appeals to drivers to think before they park
Press Release - Firefighters wash cars to help Yate playgroup
Motorcyclist cut free from railings
Woman rescued from boat
Woman dies in RTC
Man rescued after RTC
Crews tackle bus fire
Unattended cooking sparks fire
Woman rescued from smoke-filled flat
Man rescued from roof
House made safe after RTC
Crews tackle tower block fire
Man rescued from muddy ditch
Tealight left burning sparks fire
Press Release - Crews grab buckets and sponges to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity
Student union building hit by fire
Fire destroys Chew Stoke barn
Climber rescued after gorge fall
Closed door stops bedroom fire from spreading
Horse rescued from rhyne
Family escape house fire
Fire breaks out in take-away restaurant
Solicitors evacuated after chemical incident
Two die and three seriously injured following horrific crash
Service responds to criticism over suspect powder incident
Man suffers burns in airing cupboard fire
Empty house set alight
Trapped kitten rescued by firefighters
Grilled cooking leads to kitchen fire
Firefighters tackle 70 bales of straw well alight
Press Release - Bristol firefighters New York bound for 9/11 charity event
Woman rescued after RTC
Crews called to fire in animal feed machine
Rubbish fire affects school
Smoke issuing from building leads to 999 call
Cow rescued from gate
Fire breaks out at Kingswood demolition site
Pet alerts owners to house fire
Parked cars delay firefighters attending Bath fire
Crews called to three weekend RTCs
Lorry driver trapped after M5 collision
Press release - Fire service gives young people a taste of life as a firefighter
Man suffers burns from bonfire
Four people trapped following RTC
Lounge badly damaged by fire
Woman rescued from RTC
Dog rescued from window ledge
Woman rescued from underneath gates
Toaster sparks fire
Iron left on leads to fire
Cow rescued from slurry pit
Man hurt in RTC
Eight people evacuated from pub fire
Firefighters tackle blaze in high-rise flats
Unattended pan of oil sparks fire
Press release - Firefighters lather up for charity
Press release - Mini week of action comes to Kingswood
Fire safety visit pays off for resident
Office properties set alight
Dog freed from railings
Man rescued after house fire
Office area damaged by fire
Embankment rescue for trapped man
Woman rescued from flat fire
Smoke alarm alerts Bath residents to fire
Cattle rescued following M4 RTC
RTC a stones throw from city fire station
Press Release - Avon Fire & Rescue Service launches Internet TV site and takes community safety to new heights
Fire destroys garage
Press Release - Firefighters prepare for £10,000 D-Day charity challenge
Youth rescued from mud
Press Release - Fire Control Operator's swift actions save woman's life
Ferrets rescued following fire
Young lad saves the day during paper round
Kitchen badly damaged following chip pan fire
Man cut free after RTC
Two hurt in RTC
Press Release - Students use realistic display to demonstrate firework safety
Man suffers burns in fire
Dog rescued from ditch
Man rescued from silo
Man cut free during RTC
Smoke alarm proves vital in saving a life
Pub badly damaged in fire
One man and his dog rescued
AF&RS joins forces with Coastguard and RLNI in search for missing men
Man suffers burns after BBQ
Flooded basements pumped out
Man rescued after loft fall
Double parking hinders crews
Press Release - Bristol firefighter’s North Pole challenge
Press Release - Phoenix project rises to success
Two people hurt in RTC
Kitchen fire sparks rescue
First aid needed after fire
Faulty electrics spark fire
Overloaded sockets cause fire
Man freed from machinery
Cars on fire damage community centre
Two rescued from Hallen Road Traffic Collision
Potential hazards cause concern at large fire
Rope rescue team called to The Matthew
House fire in Bristol claims life
Smoke alarm proves its worth
Six rescued from fire
Smoking materials spark fire
Firefighters tackle roof fire
Arson suspected
Man rescued after fall
RTC injures two men
Press release - Children champion fire safety thanks to FireTV
Youth Centre targeted by arsonists
Firefighter's help means Boyzone gig can go on
Homes flooded as main bursts
Press release - Firefighters carry out exercise in Bristol city centre
Press Release - Avon residents targeted in new initiative to reduce arson
Two people escape serious fire
Press Release - Young offenders take fire safety message on the road
Service's boat rescues pony
Press Release - Party DVD brings fire safety message to people with learning difficulties
Tea towels spark kitchen fire
Hydraulic Platform to the rescue
W-s-M hotel hit by fire
Blaze hits scrap metal yard
Two jump to safety from blaze
Smoke alarm alerts neighbours
Man impaled on roof rack
Build up of grease starts fire
Arsonists target house
Hay fire prevented from spreading
Press Release - DVD aimed at combating anti-social behaviour launched
Press Release - Service celebrates extended cover at Yate Fire Station
Press Release - Ditch the cigarettes today and help cut house fires
Lengthy operation to extinguish fire
Press Release - What's your New Year's Resolution?
Man rescued from forecourt
Army cadets hut hit by fire
Youths caught on camera lighting fire
Press Release - Firefighters climb high for conservation project
Press Release - AF&RS and Frampton Cotterell youngsters join forces to warn of the dangers of smoking
Man rescued from submerged car
Press Release - Horfield houses play host to Urban Search and Rescue
Press Release - Service praised for helping women to succeed
Elderly couple rescued from home
Press Release - Chief Fire Officers pledge to improve road safety
Firework factory lights up the sky
Candle fire guts Weston flat
Tumble drier sparks fire
Man helped after RTC
Cigarette sparks fire
Students evacuated after candle fire
Press Release - Avon joins Gloucester in flood relief effort
Candle fire guts bedroom
Youth club store hit by fire
Avon Fire & Rescue Service gains top website accessibility award
Roof fire damages home
Tree fire spreads to sheds and fencing
Press Release - Emergency Text Service launched across the South West
Press release - Firefighters raise £4,000 in charity climb
Grease ignites grill pan
Blaze damages three homes
Press Release - Avon Fire Authority raises RCC concern with Minister
New smoke alarm and chip pan
Four have lucky escape from garage fire
Lorry driver hurt on motorway
Woman rescued after RTC
Fire badly damages bedroom
Press Release - Students given hard-hitting lesson in road safety
Smoke alarm alerts couple
Family have lucky escape
Firefighters tackle blaze at former hotel
Press Release - New members join Fire Service Control
Man rescued after fall in loft
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Fire damages Bristol cinema
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Press Release - Stay ship shape this Boat Safety Week
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Woman cut free after RTC
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Crews prevent fire spreading to house
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Weather brings busy time for fire service
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Unattended cooking sparks fire
Press Release - MP visits Chew Magna Fire Station to see new appliance
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Long Ashton house fire
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