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Women Firefighters - A "Taster" Day on July 19 in Shrewsbury

More women are being encouraged to become firefighters by enrolling with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

A third “taster” day just for women will be held at Shrewsbury fire HQ on July 19 after two successful previous events in Craven Arms and Oswestry.

The brigade wants to attract more women to join the county’s 300 plus “on call” fully trained firefighters who deal with around the clock emergencies.

Submitted by Elaine Adams on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 12:26

Shropshire Fire Aid to Romania

A team of volunteers from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have set off for their annual trip to Romania to donate much needed fire equipment and to provide aid to an old people’s home.

The aid convoy will travel 1,800 miles across Europe to deliver four fire engines, two 4x4 vehicles, equipment and uniforms to fire stations in Transylvania.

A total of three firefighters from Merseyside are also joining the 11 strong Shropshire expedition codenamed Operation Sabre.

Submitted by Elaine Adams on Wed, 02/07/2014 - 14:45

Shropshire Fire Budget - A Public Appeal

The people of Shropshire are being asked to give their views on major cost cutting plans for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service at a series of public meetings being held across the county in July.

The public can question fire chiefs and members of Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority about plans to move Shrewsbury’s fire control and merge it with a larger 999 control centre outside the county saving £300,000 a year.

“We want the people of Shropshire to give us feedback about what they think of the proposals,” said Assistant Chief Fire Officer Andy Johnson.

Submitted by Elaine Adams on Mon, 30/06/2014 - 12:36

Fire Safety For Shropshire Children

Children are learning about fire safety with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service during Child Safety Week.

Fire crews from across the county are educating youngsters about the dangers from fire at a series of events.

They include playgroup visits to Bridgnorth fire station, Whitchurch firefighters at a supermarket, the brigade’s Outreach education vehicle at a party in a park at Albrighton, and a visit to a nursery in Shrewsbury. Firefighters will also be at Admaston House community centre on June 28 with a fire engine to talk to families about fire safety.

Submitted by Elaine Adams on Tue, 24/06/2014 - 09:20

Sally is Firefighting Fit

A firefighter who feared she would never walk again after breaking her back in an accident will walk up The Wrekin for the final trip of a marathon 52 week challenge which has raised £1,500 for charity.

Sally Barnett will set off at 9am on Friday, June 20,  to complete a total of 52 walks up and down the Shropshire mountain over the past year wearing full firefighting kit and carrying a breathing apparatus cylinder weighing 17.5kg for a total distance of 85,280ft.

Submitted by Elaine Adams on Tue, 17/06/2014 - 16:11

Royal Invite for Fire Brigade Trio

Three members of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have been honoured with invites to the Queen's Royal Garden parties.

Wem Watch Manager Phil Smith, Shrewsbury Fire Control Watch Manager Ian Titley and Station Manager Neil Griffiths attended the prestigious Buckingham Palace events in June.

Chief Fire Officer John Redmond said: "The honour is in recognition of their dedication and good work for the county fire and rescue service.  We are very proud of them."

Submitted by Elaine Adams on Mon, 16/06/2014 - 08:30

Charity Efforts Recognised

A Shropshire firefighter who has helped to raise more than £42,000 has been recognised for his “outstanding” contribution to charity.

An “on call” firefighter at Prees and Hodnet fire stations, Alan Smith received the Telent Shield for his “tireless” fundraising from Councillor John Hurtst-Knight. (pictured below)

Over the past five years, Alan has run local bingo nights with he help of his parents John and Sue with the aim of supporting local charities and the National Fire Fighters Charity.

Submitted by Elaine Adams on Tue, 03/06/2014 - 21:27

HIGH SHERIFF’S GOOD CITIZEN’S AWARD

The UK’s longest serving firefighter from Shropshire is to be recognised for his distinguished service.

Roger Smith (69), a former mayor of Market Drayton, has been a member of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service for a record 47 years.

He has been awarded the High Sheriff’s Good Citizen’s Award for his “substantial contribution” to society and for making “a significant difference” to the safety and well being of his local community.

Submitted by Elaine Adams on Thu, 29/05/2014 - 14:32

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