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Suffolk firefighters responding faster to serious fires than a year ago, but still slower than a decade ago
New data shows that Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has cut its average response time to primary fires by 33 seconds over the past year. However, response times remain slower than a decade ago.News
Community awaits police update following rescue operation at Ipswich waterfront
Residents are waiting for news after emergency services conducted a lengthy rescue operation at the town's waterfront on Wednesday.News
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service honours local heroes at annual awards
Firefighters, staff, and volunteers celebrated for their service and bravery at Trinity Park Showground ceremony.News
Firefighters tackle early morning house blaze on Moore Road, Ipswich
Crews from three fire stations responded to a house fire on Moore Road in the early hours of Monday, with no injuries reported.News
Drama continues in Chantry as man climbs onto building exterior
Emergency services are responding to an incident in Chantry where a man has climbed onto the exterior of a building and is refusing to come down.News
Local firefighters aim for world records in Ipswich Half Marathon charity challenge
Four Suffolk firefighters are set to attempt three world records at the Ipswich Half Marathon on September 22nd, raising money for charity while running in full firefighting gear.News
Large fire breaks out at Bolton Bros recycling centre in Great Blakenham
A major blaze erupted at Bolton Bros recycling facility near Ipswich early Tuesday morning, with firefighters battling the flames throughout the night.News
The Beeches Primary School closed after overnight fire, expected to reopen tomorrow
The Beeches Community Primary School in Ipswich has closed today following a fire that broke out on Tuesday night.News
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service loses quarter of workforce since 2010
New figures reveal that Suffolk's fire service has seen a 24% reduction in staff over the past 14 years.News
Fire safety notices in Suffolk decrease amid national rise
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service issued fewer fire safety notices last year, bucking the national trend of increased enforcement.News
Firefighters and council join forces to raise fire safety awareness
Ipswich Borough Council and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are joining forces for a fire safety awareness event on the Cornhill tomorrow. The event aims to educate residents about common causes of house fires and promote smoke alarm installation.News
Car blaze closes Nacton Road in Ipswich
A car fire closed part of Nacton Road in Ipswich earlier today, with firefighters quickly tackling the blaze.News
Felixstowe man arrested as six escape Ipswich house fire in suspected arson attack
Six people fled a house fire in Ipswich early Tuesday morning in what police believe was a targeted arson attack. Two residents were hospitalised after jumping from an upstairs window to escape the blaze.News
Five fire crews have been deployed to Elmsett following reports of an incident with a light aircraft
Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service received a call today at 14:22 about an incident involving a light aircraft.News
Discarded battery likely cause of major Ipswich scrapyard fire, investigators say
A fire investigation has concluded that a discarded battery was the probable cause of the significant blaze at Sackers recycling centre in Great Blakenham, near Ipswich, on Thursday, August 8.News
Firefighters tackling large blaze at Sackers in Great Blakenham
Fifteen fire crews are on the scene of a massive blaze at Sackers Recycling Centre in Great Blakenham, Ipswich as all mainline train services are suspended.News
Ipswich firefighters aim for world records in charity half-marathon
Four local firefighters will attempt to break three world records at the Ipswich Half Marathon next month while raising money for charity.News