Four injured after West Midlands Fire Service Vehicle crashes onto roof in Wolverhampton crash

Over the last week our Fire Control has received 854 emergency calls. The team taking those calls are #ReadyWIllingAble to ensure crews respond as quickly as possible, to keep you safe. Here’s Sarah with a bit of insight into their work Staffordshire Fire and Rescue | West Midlands Fire Service

Update from the officer in charge of our response to the severe fire at a hotel near Walsall: | West Midlands Fire Service

‪Our investigators have tonight confirmed they are satisfied that the fire at the Holiday Inn near Walsall started accidentally, in a sauna. (Drone footage: Hazardous Area Response Team, West Midlands Ambulance Service) | West Midlands Fire Service

⚠️ West Midlands Fire Service, alongside other emergency services, are dealing with incidents in the Erdington and Perry Barr area. We would ask the public to keep clear of any emergency service workers or vehicles. | West Midlands Fire Service

WATCH 👀 and follow our latest trainee firefighters on week 4/5 of their firefighter training course. This week, it’s over to Jamie and Becky, to tell you about their Breathing Apparatus (BA) training! The trainees are put through their paces, over 2 weeks, at our purpose built fire house in Oldbury using real smoke and fire training scenarios. Trainees cover start up test out procedure, hose management, tactical ventilation and entry control procedures. | West Midlands Fire Service