West Mercia Local Resilience Forum response to national disorder
Local agencies are working together to ensure we remain vigilant and prepared after large-scale disorder elsewhere in the country. The criminal behaviour has not been imitated across Herefordshire, Shropshire or Worcestershire, and there is no confirmed intelligence of any planned unlawful activity over the coming days, but we remain vigilant, prepared and confident in our […]
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service completes independent review into culture
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has commissioned and concluded an independent review into the culture of the organisation. In November 2023, the Service implemented the review, after the HMICFRS Spotlight Report into behaviour, values and culture within the Fire Service was released on the 31st March 2023. To address the serious concerns raised […]
On-call Firefighter Taster Session set to be held at Tweedale Fire Station
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is opening its doors at Tweedale Fire Station to show the public what it takes to be an on-call firefighter. The taster day will take place on Saturday 24th February. The event is open to everyone and is a great opportunity to get a tase of what life as an […]
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 […]
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 […]
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service launches new four-year action plan
The Service’s Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) 2021-25, which assesses community risks in Shropshire, has been produced following an extensive twelve-week consultation period last year. Consultation on the draft CRMP began on 6 July 2020 and ran until 30 September 2020. The document, entitled Making Shropshire Safer, is required by Government and includes information about […]
Mental Health Support for Fire Service staff
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is using a national campaign to ensure all its employees understand how supportive the organisation is about their mental health. Time to Talk Day is a day when people across the UK are encouraged to have a conversation about mental health. The theme this year is the ‘power of small’ and about finding a small thing people can do to make […]
‘Supportive Employee’ title for Service at Dyslexia Awards
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has scooped another award after a thorough evaluation at the 2020 Dyslexia Awards, held virtually on Friday, 27 November. The Service won the the ‘Supportive Employer’ title for the second time – previously awarded in 2017 – with judge and Founder Elizabeth Wilkinson saying: “It is most definitely an exceptionally […]