Shropshire Fire and Rescue to be broadcast on BBC Real Rescues
The dramatic story of how Shropshire firefighters ran into a burning home to rescue a young woman trapped upstairs will be re-told on TV’s popular BBC Real Rescues programme. Laura Smith (20) would not have survived if it was not for the bravery of two firefighters who battled to put out flames ahead of them […]
Arson attack in Shrewsbury
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended an arson attack at 3:51am on Monday 23rd May at Briery Lane, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury. It is believed flammable material had been pushed though the letter box of a property, igniting the doorframe. A male occupant was woken by the sound of the letter box opening, and raised the […]
Child Safety Week
Teach children about fire safety – that is the vital message from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Children and young people need to know exactly what to do if fire breaks out in their home, said Community Fire Safety officer Charlie Cartwright. They must also know how to take sensible precautions to prevent a blaze, […]
Brookside Safety Roadshow
Residents of a Telford estate are being urged to attend a safety roadshow run by the emergency services and The Wrekin Housing Trust on Thursday. Fire safety, anti-social behaviour and benefits system changes will be outlined to visitors to Brookside Community Centre on May 12 from 10am to 4pm. Free home fire safety checks in […]
Oswestry house fire – police investigating
Police are investigating a deliberate attempt to set an Oswestry home on fire while four people were inside. A senior detective appealed for information to help identify the arsonists following the incident at a house in Maple Court shortly after 1am today. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service notified the police at 1.18am they were attending […]
Business fire safety advice
Shropshire company bosses are being urged to attend an open day at their local fire station to get important information about their legal obligations for fire safety at business premises. A series of two hour workshops are being held across the county in May by fire safety officers at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. The […]
Appeal for information following a spate of car fires in Oswestry
West Mercia Police have launched an investigation into arson attacks on seven cars during the early hours of today (27th April). Three further incidents of criminal damage to vehicles and a burglary are also being linked. The first incident happened at around 3.15am on 27th April when Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to […]
Fire Service Awards
Volunteers from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have won a major award for their charity efforts in aid of Bulgarian orphans. The ten strong group of firefighters, councillors and a control room operator raised more than £3,000 for three orphanages with a number of fund raising activities including the Oswestry Santa Run, a bucket collection […]
Appeal for vigilance following arson attacks
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are asking residents to be vigilant in the Sutton Hill area of Telford following several fires involving wheelie bins, recycling bins and bushes. The first incident was reported at 9:46pm on Sunday 10th April 2011 in the Southgate area. On arrival the Crew from Tweedale found a fire involving a […]
Firefighters receive awards for rescue of elderly in serious fire
Firefighters who were “tested to the limit” when they rescued elderly residents in a serious fire at a Shropshire care home were praised for their efforts which led to everyone getting out alive. Deputy Chief Fire Officer John Redmond also paid tribute to staff at the Extra Care home in Madeley, Telford, for their professionalism […]