News releases - 2008

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10 October 2008 Parachute jump for air ambulance
10 October 2008 Firefighters reach £500 charity target
8 October 2008 Flood awareness events underway
8 October 2008 Flood safety role for doll's house
8 October 2008 Man escapes injury in house fire
8 October 2008 Firefighters in Africa - first update
5 October 2008 76 take part in Stowe cross-country
3 October 2008 Firefighters travel to Africa to train colleagues
2 October 2008 Grandparents' Day 2008 - 5 October
1 October 2008 Firefighters walking for charity this Sunday

25 September 2008 Fire safety plea to students
25 September 2008 Fire Authority meeting - note to journalists
25 September 2008 Electric blanket safety checks - Milton Keynes
24 September 2008 Great Holm open day raises over £1,300
19 September 2008 Deliberate car fires - update (+ pictures)
18 September 2008 Warning over car fires (+ picture)
16 September 2008 Fire engine donated to Croatia
15 September 2008 Firefighters rescue two people trapped by fire
15 September 2008 Check your smoke alarms once a week!
15 September 2008 Charity car washes raise over £4,000
15 September 2008 Open day at Great Holm this Saturday
11 September 2008 Flats evacuated after kitchen fire
11 September 2008 Come and see us at Waddesdon Manor
8 September 2008 Open day raises over £2,000!
4 September 2008 Be prepared - more rain on the way
3 September 2008 Car Wash Day - eight stations taking part!
1 September 2008 National Car Wash Day - Saturday 13 September
1 September 2008 Flood safety warning to motorists
1 September 2008 Crews called away from road safety demo to crash
1 September 2008 Fun and safety day at Bletchley - Saturday

29 August 2008 Firefighter to take part in Ironman UK
28 August 2008 Collision near Piddington (+ pictures)
26 August 2008 Annual charity tribute to popular firefighter
26 August 2008 Scratch team competes in rescue challenge
22 August 2008 Firefighters at scene of freight train fire
21 August 2008 Working smoke alarm alerts occupants to dishwasher fire
19 August 2008 Thanks for making our appeal a success!
19 August 2008 Alcohol safety message for summer
19 August 2008 Team to take part in rescue challenge
18 August 2008 Biker Drop-In session on 24 August
14 August 2008 Wanted - doll's house for safety events!
14 August 2008 Chimney fire at Prestwood (+ pictures)
12 August 2008 800 thatch owners are sent safety letter
12 August 2008 Statement following the sentencing of arsonists
12 August 2008 Firefighters prevent fire from destroying house
6 August 2008 Fire at student accommodation block
6 August 2008 Stowe Cross Country - entries invited
5 August 2008 Bus and lorry collide (+ pictures)
4 August 2008 Open day raises £2,500 in three hours

31 July 2008 Young people learn about being a firefighter
24 July 2008 Please let us through - someone needs help
23 July 2008 Report summarises a year of progress
23 July 2008 Countdown to Broughton's open day
23 July 2008 Try out our new home safety quiz!
21 July 2008 Staying safe in the great outdoors!
21 July 2008 Fire Authority line-up now complete
18 July 2008 Hitting back at health and safety myths
16 July 2008 Meet Ember, our new fire investigation dog
16 July 2008 Fire investigation update - Old Amersham
16 July 2008 Smoke alarm helps prevent tragedy at flat fire
15 July 2008 'Unwanted fire signals' are down again
14 July 2008 Fire in industrial units - Downley
14 July 2008 Swift action prevents fire from spreading
11 July 2008 Cows loose on M1 after collision
11 July 2008 Second Biker Drop-In takes place on 20 July
9 July 2008 Collision involving bus and van (+ picture)
8 July 2008 Safety display at Ludgershall Bike Night
6 July 2008 Fireman Sam at child safety event
3 July 2008 Child safety event in Milton Keynes
2 July 2008 Fire station open days in Milton Keynes

30 June 2008 All six teams complete mountain challenge
26 June 2008 Decision on shift system is deferred
24 June 2008 First three teams complete Three Peaks Challenge
24 June 2008 30 firefighters at Bledlow Ridge house fire
23 June 2008 Come and see us at High Wycombe!
23 June 2008 'Car crash' marks end of young offenders' course
23 June 2008 50 'drop in' to biker event
23 June 2008 Ten top tips for a safe barbecue
18 June 2008 Drop-in session for motorcyclists - Winslow
16 June 2008 Fire in terrace of shops - Old Amersham
13 June 2008 More than 40 staff rise to mountain challenge
13 June 2008 Employers urged to act on fire safety
13 June 2008 Top kickboxing award for Milton Keynes firefighter
13 June 2008 Community safety showcase in town centre
12 June 2008 Fire safety advice - Child Safety Week
12 June 2008 How you can help support Child Safety Week
12 June 2008 Firefighter cycling to Brighton for charity
10 June 2008 Firefighters issue water safety reminder
4 June 2008 Sale of fire engines raises over £14,000
4 June 2008 Firefighters stop fire spreading to thatch
4 June 2008 Recruitment evening - Marlow Fire Station
4 June 2008 Meet your local firefighters at fete
4 June 2008 Invite us to your fetes and displays!
4 June 2008 Bus fire this morning in Lane End
3 June 2008 Flooded roads - take extra care

30 May 2008 Dog rescued after 20ft fall down shaft
29 May 2008 Booklet to help people after a fire or flood
27 May 2008 £956 raised in four hours!
23 May 2008 Firefighters release lorry stuck under bridge
22 May 2008 Firefighters at three chemical spillage incidents
22 May 2008 Safety ideas put to the "Dragon's Den"
22 May 2008 Fire station visit for special Red Cross vehicle
21 May 2008 Charity cheque presented to firefighters
19 May 2008 Emergency scenario staged at Taplow
16 May 2008 Boat Safety Week - 24 to 31 May 2008
13 May 2008 Firefighters rescue man from flat
13 May 2008 Reminder - charity car wash, Broughton Fire Station
12 May 2008 Safety warning after barbecue injuries
9 May 2008 Concern over safety at M40 crash scene
9 May 2008 Firefighter cycles for charity
8 May 2008 Firefighters wanted - Marlow
8 May 2008 Firefighters wanted - Stokenchurch
7 May 2008 Could you be a part-time firefighter - Amersham
6 May 2008 Bus carrying 10 passengers catches fire
2 May 2008 Make your home safer this Bank Holiday weekend

30 April 2008 Kitchen fire sparks reminder about cooking safely
25 April 2008 Deaf Awareness Week - 5 to 11 May
24 April 2008 Man injured as paraglider crash-lands
22 April 2008 Commercial false alarms down by a quarter
22 April 2008 Arson involving rubbish - Aylesbury Vale
22 April 2008 Arson involving rubbish - Wycombe, South Bucks and Chiltern
22 April 2008 Arson involving rubbish - Milton Keynes
22 April 2008 Be careful and thoughtful with bonfires
18 April 2008 Paul celebrates 40 years in the front line
16 April 2008 Man dies after being trapped in trench
16 April 2008 Ladder run raises £200
16 April 2008 First year of false alarm scheme hailed a success
15 April 2008 Firefighters to cycle 181 miles for charity
10 April 2008 Charity car wash - Broughton, 24 May
9 April 2008 Firefighter to run marathon in rhino suit
7 April 2008 Charity car wash raises more than £1,000
4 April 2008 Fire engines for sale by sealed-bid tender
2 April 2008 David new chairman of Regional Management Board

31 March 2008 Milly's marathon effort to support hospice
28 March 2008 Lights Out MK - candle safety reminder
26 March 2008 Working smoke alarm alerts occupants to fire
26 March 2008 Scheme puts people in touch with vital services
25 March 2008 Investigation into fire at shop
19 March 2008 Don't create a DIY disaster area!
17 March 2008 Blocked drain floods road in Milton Keynes (+ pictures)
17 March 2008 Safety teams draws attention to dishwasher alert
17 March 2008 Thank you for Sport Relief sponsorship
14 March 2008 Clear-up day in Chesham, 15 March
14 March 2008 Annual action plan under the spotlight
14 March 2008 Safety message following suspected arson attack on shop
13 March 2008 TV health experiment results revealed
13 March 2008 Chlorine fume incident at school pool
12 March 2008 Firefighters take part in Sport Relief Mile
10 March 2008 Calling all retired firefighters!
10 March 2008 Car wash raises £435
10 March 2008 Car wash raises £420
10 March 2008 Crews on flood standby
7 March 2008 No Smoking Day 2008 - 12 March
7 March 2008 Garage fire caused by tumble dryer
6 March 2008 Firefighter in TV health experiment - further update
4 March 2008 Chemical leak from lorry on M40
4 March 2008 Exclusion zone set up after fire
4 March 2008 Five potential recruits at open day
3 March 2008 Charity car wash - Marlow, 8 March
3 March 2008 Fire investigation after woman's body is found
3 March 2008 Mother and children saved by working smoke alarm
3 March 2008 Firefighter in TV health experiment - update

29 February 2008 Charity car wash - Great Missenden, 5 April
29 February 2008 Farewell to Station Commander after 30 years
27 February 2008 Crash scene staged at conference (+ picture)
26 February 2008 Arson play tours local schools
26 February 2008 Eight MK schools to see play about arson
26 February 2008 Smoke alarm alerts man and woman to fire
25 February 2008 Great Missenden car wash postponed
25 February 2008 Charity car wash - Great Holm, 8 March
22 February 2008 Village station needs more firefighters
22 February 2008 Safety appeal to oxygen users
21 February 2008 We don't sell advertising space in wallplanners!
20 February 2008 Man freed from car after collision with house
20 February 2008 Chimney fire spreads to thatched roof
20 February 2008 Hairdresser runs for fire charity
18 February 2008 Young people sample life as a firefighter
15 February 2008 Church hall roof damaged by fire
15 February 2008 Authority agrees council tax rise
12 February 2008 Funding approved for search dog
11 February 2008 Pupils see hard-hitting crash demo (+ picture)
11 February 2008 Attack on fire crews - media statement
8 February 2008 Road safety message for young Valentines
8 February 2008 Fire and rescue council tax rise recommended
7 February 2008 Humanitarian trip to Ghana
7 February 2008 Fuse box fire filmed for consumer watchdog programme
5 February 2008 Bus fire in Whitchurch
5 February 2008 Take extra care in the kitchen
4 February 2008 Company set up to run regional control centre

31 January 2008 Auditors say 'well done' to us again
31 January 2008 Children interview firefighter for TV station
29 January 2008 Independent members sought for committee
25 January 2008 Firefighters resuscitate piglets at farm fire
24 January 2008 Body found in flat
23 January 2008 Warning over vehicle fires in Milton Keynes
23 January 2008 Beaconsfield's new fire engine
22 January 2008 Crew rescues woman from flood water
21 January 2008 Trainee mechanics given road safety lesson
18 January 2008 Two new fire engines for Milton Keynes
16 January 2008 Firefighters called to 15 flooding incidents
15 January 2008 Be prepared in the event of a flood
15 January 2008 Flood safety advice for motorists
15 January 2008 Smoke alarms - pull your finger out
15 January 2008 Fire safety in the home - new leaflet
14 January 2008 Rehydrate with free water outside Xscape
11 January 2008 Warning after cannabis factory fire
10 January 2008 Landlord fined for fire safety breaches
9 January 2008 Six chimney fires so far in 2008
4 January 2008 Chemical spill at junction 14 of M1
2 January 2008 Firefighters help empty wishing pool