One of the newly branded appliances featuring the NHS burns treatment information from Highgate Station is now on the run in ...
A previously unused area at Sheldon Fire Station has been transformed into a new biodiversity and wellbeing garden, creating a welcoming green space for staff to enjoy during their time at the station ...
Investigations into two fires that rapidly escalated into a major incident in Stourbridge have found that both started accidentally, in fields where agricultural machinery was being used at the time.
Thank you to everyone who has contacted us about returning residents to their homes. To ensure your safety in returning home, the meeting point will close at 2200 Sunday 16 August, and reopen 0800 ...
Following continued efforts since Thursday afternoon, West Midlands Fire Service and partner agencies are now in a position to update all residents whose homes have been affected in the cordon. We are ...
At 1.30pm on Thursday 13 August, West Midlands Fire Service was alerted to a significant grass fire at Stourbridge Golf Course. At the height of this multi-agency response, more than 100 firefighters, ...
West Midlands Fire Service’s Chief Fire Officer, Simon Tuhill, spoke to the media on Thursday 13 August 2026 regarding a significant incident in Stourbridge. Below is the statement he gave to the ...
This page is now closed for ‘operational updates’ as the incident moves beyond the firefighting response phase, and into recovery. However, our commitment to the Stourbridge community remains, and we ...
Shortly before 3.30pm on Tuesday 11 August, we responded to multiple reports of smoke and fire in and around Lindon Drive, Clayhanger Common, Chandlers Keep and Clayhanger Lane. Fire engines from ...
Three firefighters and a member of the public required medical treatment for heat exposure at the scene of a significant outdoor fire believed to have been started deliberately. Two of the ...
A Year 5 pupil in Solihull has been recognised with a rare joint Chief Fire Officer’s Meritorious Action Award after using fire safety knowledge learned at West Midlands Fire Service’s (WMFS) Safeside ...
Shortly after 10.35pm on Monday 3 August, we responded to Bridgefield Walk, Rowley Regis. Eight fire engines, crewed by around 40 firefighters from Oldbury, Smethwick, Dudley, Tipton, Highgate, West ...