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Pandemic response work of Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service highlighted in report
A report highlighting the work of Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service over the last year will go to Norfolk County Council’s cabinet for approval next month. The annual statement of assurance gives details of finance, governance and operational issues, covers…
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Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service boosts communication reliability in rural areas
Norfolk is one of the largest counties in the UK by area, while also being one of the least dense by population. This makes it even more important for emergency-service workers to be able to respond to incidents quickly and…
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Business fires in Norfolk caused by portable heaters as venues utilise outside space
Business owners across Norfolk are being asked to check their fire risk assessments following incidents since pubs and restaurants reopened for outdoor dining in the county. Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service has attended two fires involving the use of outdoor…
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Norfolk Fire invest in drones to gain vital advantage on blazes and rescues
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service has invested in drone technology to give a bird’s eye view of incidents, which will help firefighters and officers when tackling large blazes and performing rescue missions. The drones can also be used to assist…
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Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service deploys ESN-ready mobile communications solution
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is set to be an early adopter of the new Emergency Services Network (ESN) with the deployment of a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) solution across its fleet of 66 vehicles using Panasonic TOUGHBOOK devices and…
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Safety first for firefighters
All six fire services across the East of England have signed up to a new agreement designed to keep emergency crews and the public safe near high-voltage electrical equipment. Electricity firm UK Power Networks created a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
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Fire safety warning following two Christmas house fires

Residents across Norfolk are being reminded to take extra care to keep their families safe at home this Christmas. Two house fires this week, attended by Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service, have involved Christmas decorations, highlighting the dangers of leaving…

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Norfolk Fire awards longstanding partner Radiocoms with Entel digital upgrade

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service have awarded their long standing partners Entel and Radiocoms Systems Ltd with a contract to deploy a digital radio upgrade across their forty two stations. Steve Mulka, Entel, Global Product Manager commented, “Working closely with…

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New kit and additional vehicles for Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service

Firefighters across Norfolk have received £1.44m of new kit as part of an investment by Norfolk County Council in technology and equipment. In addition, five new multi-purpose tactical response vehicles (TRV) are due to be put into service this month,…

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Online Crucial Crew- safety project launches for Norfolk children

A free children’s safety project which offers tips about fire, water, electrical, online and beach safety, as well as first aid and other skills, has been launched online by Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service with support from partner agencies. Staff…