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Floodfighters
Firefighters at Carrow are being trained on Welsh rapids: “it’s as fierce water as you can get in the UK, dealing with currents, tides and eddies.”
Once training is complete, a brand new rescue boat will be on hand to respond to major flooding emergencies. Read More…
Fire station fails fire inspection
Bethel Street Fire Station, which closed last month after 80 years, has failed to pass fire safety regulations.
Tenants, who were due to move in last week, have been told they can’t move in until it’s safe.
Firefighters trained for floods, as new station opens
After over 80 years at Bethel Street, the fire service is moving to Martineau Lane.
The shift to the brand new station will take place in 2 weeks time.
With it, a new era for Fire and Rescue, including a swift water rescue boat to respond to flooding emergencies. Read More…
Warning as city fire cover drops
From Friday, the number of fire engines covering Norwich reduces from 5 to 4, as Bethel Street loses one appliance.
5 fire engines have covered emergencies in the city since 2005.
Concerns have been raised about the impact this will have. Read More…
Praise for Bethel St firefighters
A woman whose life was saved by the bravery of firefighters from Green Watch is to present them with an award.
Layla Skalli was 19 when a fire broke out in her bedsit. She was given a 1% chance of survival due to the extent of her burns.
Bethel Street is due to close in the spring. Read More…
Smoke is no cause for alarm
St John’s on Earlham Road has become one of the first “eco-cathedrals” but its new heating system is causing to residents to dial 999. Read More…
Firefighters: cuts will delay response times
Photo: Rhodri Coleman
50 firefighters tackled a blaze at a Tombland restaurant this lunchtime. At it’s height, the fire at Zizzi’s – which used to be Pizza One, Pancakes Two – needed 10 fire crews to put it out. The smoke could be seen across the city.
A spokesperson for the fire service, Martin Barsby said: “The manager of the restaurant deserves praise. He did exactly the right thing, getting his staff out as quickly as he could.”
The fire comes a day after cuts to the service were approved by councillors, which the Fire Brigade’s Union (FBU) claim will delay response times in the future. Read More…
Company to practice emergency drill
Residents are being warned in advance about an emergency exercise being held tomorrow. Read More…
Why fire cuts will endanger lives
On 7th September, councilors will be asked to pass seven recommendations which will form the basis of the next Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service Safety Plan. Euphemistically known as an improvement plan, these proposals include the removal of a fire engine from Norwich when crews move in to the new Carrow fire station. As a result of similar ‘improvements’ across the country, the rate of deaths and injuries per fire, the rate of injuries to firefighters and the cost of fire to the economy has increased. Read More…
