2012 news

The professionalism of school staff is commended by the fire service

Report shows how community initiatives help make Jersey a safer place

Awareness campaign warns of the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning

Islanders are invited to a free safety test for electric blankets between 17 and 18 October at the Western Fire Station.

An established area of furze was reported as alight in the La Rue Baal area of La Moye, St Brelade yesterday (17 September 2012). In total two fire engines and one water carrier attended the scene.

A road traffic accident involving two cars on a slippery road left one person trapped in a vehicle. Hydraulic rescue equipment was used to release the driver from his vehicle.

Jersey Fire and Rescue Service and Jersey Coastguard warn about the dangers of tombstoning around Jersey's waters.

Firefighters attend a fire at La Collette

Jersey Customs and Immigration Service is investigating whether Jersey residents were involved in recent attempts to use Jersey as a 'back door' to the UK.

A scheme which gives people the right to check the background of someone who has contact with children will come into force next year

Jersey Fire and Rescue Service warn of the need to keep gas appliances maintained.

The newly formed Jersey Fire Service is in their fourth week of specialist training.

Value of smoke detectors illustrated following bedroom fire

On 3 September 2012 the cost of an adult passport will be cut by £5 and a child’s passport by £3

Fire Service warns that cigarettes should always be properly extinguished and smoke detectors installed

Firefighters praise prompt action of residents

The Jersey Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice on the use of dry powder extinguishers following a grill pan fire in a flat

The States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service has carried out an investigation into the cause and development of the fire involving the gas holder at the Jersey Gas Company.

Fire service reminds Islanders not to leave items on cooker hobs.

Police appeal to drivers to slow down in wet weather after overnight collisions

Jersey reviews border security during Olympics.

Firefighters attend 2-car collision with police and paramedics.

Firefighters rescued a fisherman on Sunday afternoon after he became stranded on rocks at La Hocq.

The fire service have extinguished a fire at Grainville football pitch, where a van and a car had burst into flames.

Jersey Fire and Rescue ask Islanders to take care during the dry summer months.

Fire crew congratulate staff on their emergency procedures.

Jersey Fire and Rescue conducts a 2-hour search for a missing dog believed to have fallen down a cliff.

A man has died and a woman is seriously injured after falling from a path in St Aubin.

2011 was one of the safest years on record for the Fire and Rescue Service - the total number of incidents responded to was 22.5% lower than in 2010.

Home Affairs Minister, Senator Ian Le Marquand, welcomes dramatic reduction in the number of cases presented to the Youth Court.

A fire involving a barbecue gas cylinder at a property in Trinity has prompted a warning from Jersey Fire and Rescue with regard to gas appliances.

Jersey Fire and Rescue tackle car fire in residential area of St Helier

The discovery of a youth clinging to rocks at La Pulente has prompted words of caution from the Fire and Rescue Service.

The Customs and Immigration Service is advising Islanders to check their passport and renew now if necessary before the seasonal rush.

The Fire and Rescue Service is looking to recruit new volunteers to help in its liaison and support work with the local community.

Passengers exceeding cigarette allowances and not declaring excess.

Further damage prevented by the closure of the kitchen door.

Firefighters use hydraulic cutting gear to free animal.

Working alarms prevent more serious incidents.

The discovery of asbestos at a fire-damaged site in Cheapside has led to a clean-up operation in the immediate vicinity.

Fire destroys roofs of 2 properties

Busy Saturday morning for fire crew

Statement from the Minister for Home Affairs in relation to the financial management of the Historical Child Abuse Enquiry