Car destroyed in arson attack following Shropshire burglary
Burglars who sneaked into a Shropshire home and stole a car from the drive, set fire to the vehicle a short time later. The blue VW Passat, registration number S4BAB, was taken from a house in Brownlow Crescent, Ellesmere after thieves entered through a back door and stole the keys. An Acer Aspire lap top […]
Card collection to wow Shropshire children
A new fire safety initiative which gives Shropshire schoolchildren the chance to collect an exclusive series of “fire cards” is being launched by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service this summer. Depicting an exciting range of fire fighting vehicles and equipment, the eye catching cards also carry important fire safety messages for boys and girls across […]
Horse rescue training pays off
Fire Control received a call at 8am from a passerby who came across a horse that was stuck in the Strine Brook near Newport. Crews were sent from Newport, Telford and specially trained large animal rescue personnel from Wellington. After an assessment of the situation a vet was requested to attend to assist with sedation […]
Shrewsbury and North Shropshire firefighters in awards ceremony
The Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire has praised Shropshire firefighters – including those from fire stations in Shrewsbury and north Shropshire – for “all that you do” for the people of the county. “We are hugely grateful for what you do. You are never thanked enough. It is only in an emergency when people are affected,” […]
Oswestry and Ellesmere firefighters praised in awards ceremony
The Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire has praised Shropshire firefighters – including those from Oswestry and Ellesmere fire stations – for “all that you do” for the people of Shropshire. “We are hugely grateful for what you do. You are never thanked enough. It is only in an emergency when people are affected,” said Algernon Heber-Percy […]
Dying motorist saved by police heroes
Two Shropshire police officers who pulled a semi-conscious motorist to safety seconds before his car was engulfed in flames after a road crash have been praised for their bravery. Alex Saxton and Tim Blackham received the Chief Fire Officer’s Commendation for conspicuous bravery while saving life from fire. Making the award, Paul Raymond said: This […]
Fire Service Awards
The Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire has praised Shropshire firefighters for “all that you do” for the people of Shropshire. “We are hugely grateful for what you do. You are never thanked enough. It is only in an emergency when people are affected,” said Algernon Heber-Percy at a special awards ceremony held at the Theatre Severn […]
Shropshire firefighters in Romania
Shropshire firefighters carried out a training session yesterday – in Romania. They were familiarising Romanian firefighters in how to use equipment on board two UK fire engines transported to their country in a 1,800 mile aid trip destined to save lives in Romania’s rural villages. A Land Rover and 500 pieces of protective firefighting uniform […]
Romania fire aid leave Germany
Volunteers from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service left Germany yesterday (Tuesday, June 4th) after being welcomed by the Deputy Mayor of Siegburg on their way to deliver fire trucks to Romania as part of a week long charity aid trip. Nine volunteers from Shropshire were hosted by Chief Fire Officer Tomas Glatz and his family […]
Cow rescued from tree
A call was received by our fire control room at 12:22pm to an incident involving a cow with its head trapped in a hole in a tree. An appliance from Shrewsbury was mobilised, with the rescue tender and another supporting appliance from Wellington also mobilised. The rescue tender is now carrying recently acquired specialist large […]