Fire crew training saves choking victim
Oswestry firefighters Tim Davidson (left) and Adrian Bowen Firefighter training helped save a choking man collapsed on the ground at a Shropshire show, it was revealed today. Three fire crew members from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, trained in resuscitation and first aid, were called to use their lifesaving skills on a man aged in […]
Dramatic rescue on River Severn
Specialist rescue crews from Shrewsbury, Telford and Wellington carried out a dramatic rescue on the River Severn last week in Coalport. A couple had gotten into difficulty in their hire canoe after it hit a rock and capsized. The incident happened about 400m downstream from the Woodbridge Public House. The alarm was raised when people […]
Obituary Announcement – David (‘Chalky’) White
Fire service colleagues (past and present) will no doubt be sad to learn that retired firefighter David (‘Chalky’) White passed away at the Princess Royal Hospital on Monday 22nd July following a recent illness. Chalky transferred from Derbyshire Fire Service in 1972 and served at Tweedale Fire Station (day-crewed) for many years prior to retiring […]
Be a firefighter in Bishops Castle
Be a firefighter in Bishops Castle – that is the message for would be recruits from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. A recruitment evening will be held from 7pm to 8.30pm on Thursday (July 25th) when anyone interested can walk into Bishops Castle fire station in Church Lane and talk to men and women firefighters. […]
Help for Shropshire people affected by house fires
Shropshire’s new Fire and Emergency Support Service vehicle A unique service to offer practical and emotional support to people affected by house fires and other emergencies has been launched by the British Red Cross in conjunction with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Called out by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, Red Cross volunteers will arrive […]
Shrewsbury Fire Station charity open day
Shrewsbury restaurant owner John Mustafa makes a charity donation to Watch Manager Mel Kapitanec, firefighter Keith Woodville and daughter Amelia after the fire station’s annual open day Shropshire firefighters showcased their skills to the public at a charity open day at Shrewsbury Fire Station which raised £500. Hundreds of visitors got a “unique insight” into […]
Think before you swim
After the tragic death of a young man in Bridgnorth today, we are reminded of the dangers of swimming in open water. The UK has been fortunate enough in seeing temperatures rise to 30 degrees in the last few days. With this weather set to continue, fire officers are warning members of the public not […]
Appeal for vigilance during heatwave
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service asks the Public to remain vigilant during the hot weather. The recent fire at Grinshill provides an example of just how severe such fires can become in a short space of time. The pictures taken at the scene were shocking and looked more like an Australian or Californian fire than […]
Launch of British Red Cross and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service partnership
The official launch of a British Red Cross and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service partnership was sealed with a handshake on the 1st July 2013. The Fire Emergency Support Service or FESS takes the form of a vehicle crewed by volunteers who, when mobilised by the Fire service attend incidents and offer emotional support to […]
Summer fire safety campaign
A massive summer fire safety campaign is being launched in Shropshire to reduce the number of accidental fires which traditionally increase during the school holidays. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Safety in the Home team is spearheading a public awareness campaign so that people know how to prevent fires from starting. The kitchen has been […]