Bridgnorth Fire Station Open Day
What’s on? Join us for a celebration at Bridgnorth Fire Station’s Open Day, as we commemorate the remarkable 75th anniversary of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service! Here’s what you can expect on the day: Fire engine displays: Witness the impressive fleet of fire engines up close and personal. Marvel at the state-of-the-art equipment and learn about the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Glittering night of achievement for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Theatre Severn hosted a long service and good conduct awards ceremony last night for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff. Honoured on the night were 10 recipients of the Long Service and Good Conduct, presented to employees in recognition of 20 years of exemplary service. Before presenting the medals Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs […]
New on-call firefighters honoured at evening of celebration
Last night (Monday 25 July) Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury hosted an evening of awards and celebration for the latest batch of on-call firefighter recruits to join Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Friends and family were invited along to see the 26 firefighters receive their certificates, with a select few being awarded the silver axe for […]
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service staff member named on The Queen’s New Year’s Honours List
Prevention Manager, Rabinder Dhami, joined SFRS in 1995 and has spent his career working in the Prevention department which oversees the fire safety of vulnerable people in their own homes. The medal, which is a British and Commonwealth award for civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown, will be presented to him […]
Fire Service’s Chaplain honoured with the British Empire Medal
The medal is awarded for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown. He has been highlighted for his services to the people of Shropshire as a result of his career and community work in the region. Keith, who lives in Telford, said: “I’m really quite overwhelmed. I could not have achieved […]
Long-serving Fire Service staff celebrated with awards night
Theatre Severn hosted a long service and good conduct awards ceremony last night for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff who have achieved 20 or 30 years service. Miniature medals for family members of serving firefighters were also presented by Councillor Eric Carter, Chair of Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority. Area Manager and host […]