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Much of the meeting was held in private, but not before it was revealed that due to lack of direct investment, the physical condition of Isle of Wight fire stations are considerably below the standard of those on the mainland
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The new Combined Fire Authority comes into force next year and brings with it an increase of £6.88 per annum for Band D council tax payers - in order to meet the same amount being paid by Hampshire residents
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After the Fire Service were called to the second fire on the esplanade this week, the local councillor shares a plea for people to not start fires
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After the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a bonfire in the woods at Fort Victoria, they share this message, "The advice is very simple.... don’t start fires in the open!"
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The action of one person could have cost untold damage and ruined lives, say the Friends of Freshwater Fire Station
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After the home the family had lived in for over 35 year went up in flames, the housing association stepped in to provide alternative accommodation within three days
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For a second night in a row Fire Fighters were called to reports of hay bales set alight at Compton
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Friends of Freshwater Fire Station say this kind of action during a national crisis puts the community, the environment and the Fire Fighters and their families at risk
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Fire, Police, Coastguard and Ambulance service are all in attendance of the landslide where several people have been rescued
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Residents are being urged to find other ways to show their support for the NHS
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Safety Plan covers the two fire services who're preparing to come together under a Combined Fire Authority in 2021
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With everyone spending far more time at home than they normally would, the senior fire officer for the Isle of Wight reminds Islanders of the need to keep 'fire safe'
