Defibrillators for public now at fire stations
Community-accessible defibrillators have been installed at all of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s (MFRS) stations.
First ever fire safety week to be held
Merseyside Fire and Rescue service will be visiting communities across the region in order to raise awareness of fire safety.
Police and fire services to team up
Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue are set to join forces by setting up a joint Police and Fire Control Centre.
Fire crews given defibrillators
Every Merseyside Fire and Rescue crew will now be equipped with life-saving defibrillators.
Woman cut free after four-car smash
A woman had to be cut free from her car after a four-vehicle crash just outside LJMU’s Redmonds Building.
Blaze hits Hard Day’s Night Hotel
A fire in the penthouse area of the Hard Day’s Night Hotel caused havoc in Liverpool city centre.
Roads switch to 20mph speed limit
Residential areas in Liverpool have changed to 20mph speed limits to reduce the toll of casualties in collisions.
£6m Birkenhead youth zone created
A £6m Wirral Youth Zone project will be built on the site of the now-demolished Birkenhead Fire Station.
Fans see red over smoke bombs
Local football fans have been warned about their use of dangerous explosives inside football grounds.
Joint HQ for 999 services agreed
A £7.6m project for a joint Merseyside police and fire and rescue control centre has been agreed.
Fire service protests against cuts
A Merseyside delegation has met with the Government’s fire minister in a last-ditch attempt to lobby against cuts to front-line fire services.