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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Control Operators Celebrated During International Control Room Week 2023

They are the calm voice at the end of the line in times of emergency and the first point of contact for people in crisis. Control Room operators are the frontline of emergency services and International Control Room Week is a chance to champion and celebrate these often-unsung heroes.

SFRS teams take part in National Breathing Apparatus Challenge

Two teams from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service took part in the National Breathing Apparatus Challenge (NBAC) on Saturday 7 October at the Fire Service College in Gloucestershire. The NBAC is an annual competition designed to test firefighters’ from around the UK on their breathing apparatus and ground crewing abilities.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service celebrates achievements and long service at annual awards night by the River Severn

Theatre Severn hosted a long service and good conduct awards ceremony last night (Monday 2 October) for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff.

Honoured on the night were 42 recipients of the Long Service and Good Conduct, presented to employees in recognition of 20, 30 or 40 years of exemplary service.

Before presenting the medals Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner JP, said:

New recruits and achievers honoured at evening of celebration

Last night (Monday 11th September) Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury hosted an evening of awards and celebration for the latest batch of on-call and control operator firefighters to join Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Friends and family were invited along to see the 23 firefighters receive their certificates, with a select few being awarded the silver axe for top student on their course.

Shropshire Area Manager Named Bright Light

The ‘Bright Light Award’ category recognises individuals who have led the way in their role in the fire service, acting as a shining example to others. This is through recruitment, retention or progression of women or enabling women to develop through access to opportunities and resources.

Janette, who joined SFRS in March 2021, was nominated in the national awards for her remarkable contributions to the Fire Service. She is also a National Fire Chiefs Council Lead for HMICFRS/Inspection.

Fire Control Open Day Saturday 1st April

Find out about the vital work of Fire Control at this special open evening for those interested in potentially becoming part of the team.

You'll have the chance to:

  • Visit the Control Room
  • Talk with a Crew Manager
  • Learn more about the role of a Fire Control operator and firefighter.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Booking is essential. 

Fire Control Open Day Sunday 2nd April

Find out about the vital work of Fire Control at this special open evening for those interested in potentially becoming part of the team.

You'll have the chance to:

  • Visit the Control Room
  • Talk with a Crew Manager
  • Learn more about the role of a Fire Control operator and firefighter.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Booking is essential. 

Fire Control Open Day Saturday 1st April

Find out about the vital work of Fire Control at this special open day for those interested in potentially becoming part of the team.

You'll have the chance to:

  • Visit the Control Room
  • Talk with a Crew Manager
  • Learn more about the role of a Fire Control operator and firefighter.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Booking is essential. 

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