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Summer fire safety campaign

A massive summer fire safety campaign is being launched in Shropshire to reduce the number of accidental fires which traditionally increase during the school holidays.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Safety in the Home team is spearheading a public awareness campaign so that people know how to prevent fires from starting.

The kitchen has been identified as the most dangerous room in the home with 146 cooking fires reported in county homes in one year from April 2012 to 2013.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 10/07/2013 - 16:40

Car destroyed in arson attack following Shropshire burglary

Burglars who sneaked into a Shropshire home and stole a car from the drive, set fire to the vehicle a short time later.

The blue VW Passat, registration number S4BAB, was taken from a house in Brownlow Crescent, Ellesmere after thieves entered through a back door and stole the keys.
An Acer Aspire lap top and two watches were also stolen from the premises in the early hours of Saturday.

The car was abandoned and set on fire at round 2.15am Saturday 6th July 2013 in a lane near Penybryn Crescent, Whittington.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 10/07/2013 - 10:24

Card collection to wow Shropshire children

A new fire safety initiative which gives Shropshire schoolchildren the chance to collect an exclusive series of "fire cards" is being launched by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service this summer.

Depicting an exciting range of fire fighting vehicles and equipment, the eye catching cards also carry important fire safety messages for boys and girls across Shropshire.
Community fire safety officers are hoping the cards will become collectors' items among the county's schoolchildren.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Mon, 08/07/2013 - 17:15

Horse rescue training pays off

Fire Control received a call at 8am from a passerby who came across a horse that was stuck in the Strine Brook near Newport. Crews were sent from Newport, Telford and specially trained large animal rescue personnel from Wellington.

After an assessment of the situation a vet was requested to attend to assist with sedation of the horse so that firefighters could perform the rescue safely and with minimal distress to the horse.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 16:22

Shrewsbury and North Shropshire firefighters in awards ceremony

The Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire has praised Shropshire firefighters – including those from fire stations in Shrewsbury and north Shropshire - for “all that you do” for the people of the county.

“We are hugely grateful for what you do. You are never thanked enough. It is only in an emergency when people are affected,” said Algernon Heber-Percy at a special awards ceremony held at the Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Fri, 14/06/2013 - 11:45

Oswestry and Ellesmere firefighters praised in awards ceremony

The Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire has praised Shropshire firefighters – including those from Oswestry and Ellesmere fire stations - for “all that you do” for the people of Shropshire.

“We are hugely grateful for what you do. You are never thanked enough. It is only in an emergency when people are affected,” said Algernon Heber-Percy at a special awards ceremony held at the Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Fri, 14/06/2013 - 09:25

Dying motorist saved by police heroes

Two Shropshire police officers who pulled a semi-conscious motorist to safety seconds before his car was engulfed in flames after a road crash have been praised for their bravery.

Alex Saxton and Tim Blackham received the Chief Fire Officer’s Commendation for conspicuous bravery while saving life from fire.

Making the award, Paul Raymond said: This is a very rare award. There have only been two previous recipients since I have been Chief Fire Officer. When I heard the details of this rescue I knew I had to make this commendation to two very special and brave officers.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 12/06/2013 - 10:25

Fire Service Awards

The Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire has praised Shropshire firefighters for “all that you do” for the people of Shropshire.

“We are hugely grateful for what you do. You are never thanked enough. It is only in an emergency when people are affected,” said Algernon Heber-Percy at a special awards ceremony held at the Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury.

He also praised Chief Fire Officer Paul Raymond, who is due to retire next month, for his skill in “keeping Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service together” after implementing severe budget cutbacks.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 12/06/2013 - 10:18

Shropshire firefighters in Romania

Shropshire firefighters carried out a training session yesterday - in Romania.

They were familiarising Romanian firefighters in how to use equipment on board two UK fire engines transported to their country in a 1,800 mile aid trip destined to save lives in Romania's rural villages.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Mon, 10/06/2013 - 10:50

Romania fire aid leave Germany

Volunteers from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service left Germany yesterday (Tuesday, June 4th) after being welcomed by the Deputy Mayor of Siegburg on their way to deliver fire trucks to Romania as part of a week long charity aid trip.

Nine volunteers from Shropshire were hosted by Chief Fire Officer Tomas Glatz and his family and colleagues from Siegburg Fire Station.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Thu, 06/06/2013 - 10:10

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