On-call taster session
On-call firefighter taster day Black, Asian and minority ethnic and open to all sessions Recruiting for firefighters at Ellesmere, Hodnet, Market Drayton, Prees, Wem, Whitchurch and other on-call stations across Shropshire. Booking is essential: E-mail EDI@shropshirefire.gov.uk What is an on-call firefighter? On-call firefighters are professional firefighters, on the front line, saving lives. They have everyday lives and […]
A taste of firefighting for women
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are offering women the opportunity to experience what it takes to start an exciting career with them as an on-call firefighter with a taster session being held at Ellesmere Fire Station on Saturday 22 May. Visitors will be shown around fire appliances, equipment such as breathing apparatus and watch a […]
On-Call Firefighter Taster Session
On-call firefighter taster day Women’s session and open to all session Recruiting for firefighters at Ellesmere, Hodnet, Market Drayton, Prees, Wem, Whitchurch and other on-call stations across Shropshire. Booking is essential: E-mail EDI@shropshirefire.gov.uk What is an on-call firefighter? On-call firefighters are professional firefighters, on the front line, saving lives. They have everyday lives and jobs, until […]
Smallest inland fire service administers 10,000 COVID-19 Vaccinations
Firefighters from one of the country’s smallest fire and rescue services have now administered 10,000 vaccinations into the arms of Shropshire residents since mid-February. Around 60 Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service staff – both operational and support – have worked with NHS partners to train and be redeployed at three centres across the county […]
Deputy Chief embarks on retirement
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS), Deputy Chief Fire Officer, has now retired after a total of 22 years’ service. David Myers has been instrumental in helping transform the organisation into a sustainable service, fit for the future and in championing better working lives for staff. Mr Myers said: “It has been a pleasure working in […]
New Assistant Chief Fire Officers appointed
New Assistant Chief Fire Officers appointed to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority, the body responsible for overseeing the work of the fire and rescue service, has announced the appointment of two, senior posts. From January, the Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) posts will report directly to the Chief Fire […]
Open to All – Taster Sessions
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has overcome challenging COVID-19 regulations and announced the latest round of dates for its firefighter taster sessions next month. Rigorous safety measures have been put in place allowing the sessions to continue despite a change in restrictions and will now happen on Wednesday, 7 and Wednesday, 14 October. The taster […]
Thousands saved through new promotion process
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has taken advantage of technological advancements and revolutionised its promotion process, saving £34,000. Supported by VCA Ltd – an emergency services recruitment specialist – SFRS is one of only a handful of services across the UK to move its career progression gateway (CPG) process online and implement the […]
Wholetime firefighter taster day – BAME/Women/LGBT+
Be part of our future Ever wondered what it takes to become a wholetime firefighter? In preparation for recruitment later this year, come along to one of our taster days for: Recruitment information Career information A chance to use firefighting equipment A try-out of the physical tests The opportunity to talk to some of our firefighters […]
Wholetime firefighter taster day – Black, Asian and Minority ethnic groups
Be part of our future Ever wondered what it takes to become a wholetime firefighter? In preparation for recruitment later this year, come along to one of our taster days for: Recruitment information Career information A chance to use firefighting equipment A try-out of the physical tests The opportunity to talk to some of our firefighters […]