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Latest incidents

In 2011, (1 Jan to 31 Dec), we attended

17,736 incidents

This month's incidents of note:

• 17/05/2012 Shop fire in Ashford
• 17/05/2012 Sturry shop fire
• 16/05/2012 Chemical incident in Ashford
• 16/05/2012 Fire in wall cavity in Tunbridge Wells
• 16/05/2012 Fire at Southborough workshop UPDATE 14:44

News

• 17 May 2012 Woman suffers minor burns after extractor fan fire
• 17 May 2012 Working smoke alarm alerts Gravesend family to fire
• 16 May 2012 Safety warnings follow flat fire
• 10 May 2012 Crews rescue five trapped in flat blaze
• 10 May 2012 Neighbour raises the alarm to unattended cooking fire

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Support for victims of domestic abuse

London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

• Find out how we are preparing for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee

• Get information about The Queen's Diamond Jubilee and find out about Jubilee Beacons

Proposed new fire stations for Kent and Medway

New Ash Green public drop ins: 24 May and 8 June.

• Find out about events and proposals for New Ash Green fire station.

Towards 2020: An integrated risk management plan for Kent and Medway

The Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority agreed the integrated risk management plan for Kent and Medway at a meeting on 15 February 2012. You can still  see a copy of the report and background data .

Did you know one in three fire deaths are drink related? And that most domestic fires start in the kitchen? Watch our Stand By Your Pan video

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Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority Committee Dates 2012

To access forthcoming meetings please click on the link below. 

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If you would like to attend and observe any of these meetings, please read our guide on attending Authority and Committee meetings .

Values: As an organisation we will always put people first

• Find out more about our aim, objectives and values

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