Personal Development and Training

All core training activity for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service operational staff takes place at various training facilities across the county. The largest of these venues is the Training and Development Centre in Telford, where we also deliver many other courses, such as management development. In addition to core training, there is a need to provide specialist training to specific individuals and teams. The majority of training is provided by dedicated instructors, assisted by a team of Associate Trainers.

Associate Trainers Collaborative Working Core Training Management Development Regional Working Specialist Training Training Facilities

All training activity is co-ordinated and administered by Administration staff based at the Training and Development Centre, with Fire Control staff playing a key role in the whole process. Also based at the Centre, is the Services' Development Team who are responsible for supporting newly qualified firefighters through their development phase and to ensure the ongoing maintenance of competence of operational staff.

Wherever possible, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service explore the possibilities of collaborative working with other agencies to enhance the effectiveness of and provide a realistic approach to training and development.