A Firefighting Life for Shropshire Women
More Shropshire women interested in becoming county firefighters attended an introductory session at Shrewsbury fire HQ. A total of 19 turned out for the third “taster” session over the weekend following on from similar events in Craven Arms and Oswestry earlier this year. They learned how they could join the county’s 300 plus “on call” […]
Launch of Shropshire Summer Fire Safety Campaign
A major fire safety campaign is being launched by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service to reduce injuries from accidental fires that traditionally increase during the summer. Firefighters and community fire safety officers are giving advice on fire prevention over the next few weeks at county markets, shows, carnivals and festivals in July and August. […]
Women Firefighters – A “Taster” Day on July 19 in Shrewsbury
More women are being encouraged to become firefighters by enrolling with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. A third “taster” day just for women will be held at Shrewsbury fire HQ on July 19 after two successful previous events in Craven Arms and Oswestry. The brigade wants to attract more women to join the county’s 300 plus “on […]
Car Dealership Donate Scrap Car for Firefighter Training
A Shropshire car dealership has donated a scrap car to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service to help firefighters practice rescue techniques. The left hand drive Peugeot silver estate was delivered to Shrewsbury fire HQ by Rybrook Shrewsbury and will be used as part of regular training exercises to keep firefighters fully prepared to deal with […]
Shropshire Fire Aid to Romania
A team of volunteers from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have set off for their annual trip to Romania to donate much needed fire equipment and to provide aid to an old people’s home. The aid convoy will travel 1,800 miles across Europe to deliver four fire engines, two 4×4 vehicles, equipment and uniforms to […]
Shropshire Fire Budget – A Public Appeal
The people of Shropshire are being asked to give their views on major cost cutting plans for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service at a series of public meetings being held across the county in July. The public can question fire chiefs and members of Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority about plans to move Shrewsbury’s fire […]
Telford Central Fire Station Open Day – CANCELLED
A new period of industrial action will unfortunately fall on the same day as the planned Open Day at Telford Central Fire Station. Because of this unforeseen circumstance we have cancelled the event. Sincere apologies to everyone who was planning to attend. Telford Central Fire Station will be hosting an Open Day on Saturday, […]
Fire Safety For Shropshire Children
Children are learning about fire safety with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service during Child Safety Week. Fire crews from across the county are educating youngsters about the dangers from fire at a series of events. They include playgroup visits to Bridgnorth fire station, Whitchurch firefighters at a supermarket, the brigade’s Outreach education vehicle at a […]
Sally is Firefighting Fit
A firefighter who feared she would never walk again after breaking her back in an accident will walk up The Wrekin for the final trip of a marathon 52 week challenge which has raised £1,500 for charity. Sally Barnett will set off at 9am on Friday, June 20, to complete a total of 52 walks […]
Royal Invite for Fire Brigade Trio
Three members of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have been honoured with invites to the Queen’s Royal Garden parties. Wem Watch Manager Phil Smith, Shrewsbury Fire Control Watch Manager Ian Titley and Station Manager Neil Griffiths attended the prestigious Buckingham Palace events in June. Chief Fire Officer John Redmond said: “The honour is in recognition […]