Fire authority agrees 5p per week increase in Council Tax
Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority has voted for a 5p per week rise in council tax after demands from the public not to cut front line services. Five fire stations were in danger of closing with the Fire Authority forced to cut £4 million from its £21 million annual budget over the next four years. […]
National Chip Week
We will be holding a launch event on Wednesday 22nd February from 10.00-16.00 at Oceans Fish and Chips, Sutton Hill, Telford this will be supported by the Outreach Vehicle and red watch will be attending with the Fire engine in the afternoon. We will be supporting National chip week 20-26th February 2012 with a poster […]
Motorists urged to take on winter weather warning advice
Despite warnings last week of the onset of snow and ice causing challenging road conditions in places, West Mercia Police have still seen a number of road traffic collisions over the weekend that have been attributed to the bad weather. With freezing fog, heavy frosts and icy conditions still forecast over the coming week, the […]
“Gas cloud” training for Shropshire firefighters
In a major training exercise Shropshire firefighters dealt with a “gas cloud” over Shrewsbury caused by a supposed chemical spillage at an oil depot. Morris Lubricants volunteered their works site so that county fire crews could gain knowledge and practice their skills in dealing with a potential major incident involving hazardous materials. The fictitious exercise […]
Take a few minutes to pack an ‘Emergency Kit’
With temperatures due to plummet even further and snow forecast over the weekend, it is even more important for motorists to be prepared to deal with the challenges of travelling in bad weather conditions. The Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia is advising motorists to take a few moments to pack an ‘Emergency Kit’ in […]
Police investigate arson attack fire in Sutton Hill
Police in Telford are investigating following a suspicious house fire in Sutton Hill. The incident occurred sometime between 12pm and 1pm on Tuesday 31st January 2012, at an address on Spring Meadow, Sutton Hill, Telford. The house was unoccupied at the time of the fire, which was discovered by a neighbour who smelt smoke. Fire […]
Another smoke alarm saves pensioner
An 85-year-old Shropshire woman was saved from a house fire when neighbours heard a smoke alarm during an evening phone call. They immediately called round to see the neighbour in Maesbury at just after 8pm last night (Thursday) and got her out of the house to safety after seeing the kitchen on fire. Retained firefighters […]
Free electric blanket tests
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is working with RMW Electrical of Shrewsbury to test electric blankets for free in the Shrewsbury and Oswestry areas. If the pilot scheme is successful, it is hoped to offer more sessions later this year across the county. Community fire safety officers will be at the Lantern Centre, Meadow Farm […]
Casualties rescued at chemical incident training exercise
Shropshire firefighters recently took part in a chemical incident training exercise organised at Bridgnorth Aluminium’s processing plant. Crews from Ludlow and Much Wenlock were mobilised to the incident and were told on arrival that there had been a chemical spill inside one of the buildings and that two workers were missing. Firefighters in breathing apparatus […]
Smoke alarm saves woman in house fire
A smoke alarm saved a young woman’s life in a house fire in Shrewsbury late last night (Tues) Shrewsbury firefighters wearing breathing apparatus forced their way into the house in York Road, Harlescott, at 10.30pm when next door neighbours heard the sound of the smoke detector. They rescued her from an upstairs bedroom where she […]