The Lord Lieutenant presents Long Service and Good Conduct Medals for 20 years service
A total of 12 firefighters received their medals to recognise 20 years of Long Service and Good Conduct including Kevin Williams from Oswestry Fire Station, Ludlow’s Jason Norgrove and Albrighton’s Lee Morris.
Charity Efforts Recognised
A Shropshire firefighter who has helped to raise more than £42,000 has been recognised for his “outstanding” contribution to charity. An “on call” firefighter at Prees and Hodnet fire stations, Alan Smith received the Telent Shield for his “tireless” fundraising from Councillor John Hurtst-Knight. (pictured below) Over the past five years, Alan has run local […]
249 PEOPLE RESCUED BY SHROPSHIRE FIREFIGHTERS
HIGH SHERIFF’S GOOD CITIZEN’S AWARD
The UK’s longest serving firefighter from Shropshire is to be recognised for his distinguished service. Roger Smith (69), a former mayor of Market Drayton, has been a member of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service for a record 47 years. He has been awarded the High Sheriff’s Good Citizen’s Award for his “substantial contribution” to society […]
CHARITY CAR WASH SUCCESS
Shropshire firefighters joined churchgoers and a family support group in a united car cleaning effort which raised more than £600 for their three charities. Armed with buckets and sponges, they washed more than 50 cars on Harry Tuffin’s car park in Ludlow backed with free refreshments from the nearby Squirrel pub. Also helping were youngsters […]
Burns Extrication Project
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have been working on a partnership with West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) and the University Hospital Birmingham (UHB). The aim of the project is to enhance our patient care and to improve survivability of casualties following burns trauma sustained at an incident. West Midlands Fire Service and the UHB have […]
THE FUTURE FOR FIRE AND RESCUE IN SHROPSHIRE
The people of Shropshire are being asked to give their views to help shape the future of a trimmed down Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service hit by £4m in budget cuts. Senior fire officers are giving the public an opportunity to have their say on a major new cost cutting plan in the […]
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service fly rainbow flag to support IDAHO
Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service have raised a rainbow flag over their Shrewsbury Headquarters and Telford Training Centre to demonstrate their support for the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO). The week long display of the rainbow flag marks their commitment to challenge homophobia, to provide a supportive and accepting workplace for LGBT employees; and to celebrate […]
Shrewsbury Fire Station Open Day CANCELLED
Cancelled A new period of industrial action will unfortunately fall on the same day as the planned Open Day at Shrewsbury Fire Station. Because of this unforeseen circumstance we have cancelled the event. Sincere apologies to everyone who was planning to attend. Shrewsbury Retained are hosting an open day at Shrewsbury again this year […]
Strike action
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) have announced the following strike action and periods of action short of a strike: Strike action (England and Wales excluding Control members) Commencing 2 May 2014 from noon until 5.00pm Commencing 3 May 2014 from 2.00pm until 2.00am on 4 May Commencing 4 May 2014 from 10.00am until 3.00pm Action […]