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Lack of local firefighters delays campervan fire response in Staffordshire

31.05.2026 10:35 1 min 3 sources
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Lack of local firefighters delays campervan fire response in Staffordshire
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In Abbots Bromley (Staffordshire), a shortage of firefighters delayed the response to a campervan fire. The nearest crew from Uttoxeter, about 6.5 miles away, had to attend. The fire service is actively recruiting on-call firefighters in the area.

A campervan fire in the village of Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire, over the recent bank holiday weekend was met with a delayed response due to a lack of local firefighters. The nearest crew from Uttoxeter, approximately 6.5 miles (10.5 km) away, attended the scene because the local crew was understaffed and the neighbouring crew from Rugeley was already on another call.

Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Ben Adams explained that the service uses both full-time and on-call crews from multiple stations to ensure coverage. Station Manager John Kitchener stated that the fire service is actively recruiting on-call firefighters in the area to prevent the loss of the local fire engine.

The county fire service noted that the delay could have led to more serious consequences if the campervan had been closer to residential properties.

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Lack of local crew delays campervan fire response

31.05.2026 BBC News HRV

Lack of local crew delays Abbots Bromley campervan fire response

31.05.2026 bbc.com ENG

Lack of local crew delays campervan fire response in Staffordshire

30.05.2026 bbc.com ENG

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