Drive safely during cold snap
The Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia is urging road users to take extra care when out on the roads during the cold snap and to follow its advice about driving through ice and snow. Temperatures are set to remain bitterly cold this week and with more snow showers forecast it is essential that drivers […]
Chilling fire safety message
A “chilling“ radio advert made for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service to get over a vital fire safety message about the dangers of cooking late at night after drinking too much alcohol has gained international recognition. The Beacon Radio advert made for the Community Fire Safety Department based at St Michaels Street, Shrewsbury, has won […]
Chemical leak training for Shropshire firefighters
Shropshire firefighters donned chemical protection suits to tackle a reported ammonia leak during a planned training exercise at a county food production plant. Uniq Desserts at Minsterley, a major county employer which has three retained firefighters on its staff, volunteered a section of their 27 acre site to create a realistic training venue for more […]
Shropshire’s firefighting footballers
Two firefighters from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have been picked for the England Fire Services Football Squad. Goalkeeper Steve Taylor and midfielder Jamie Hammonds both represented their country in a recent match against the Royal Marines held in Exeter. The two players, from Telford, who are regulars in the Shropshire firefighters football team, were […]
Operation Clean Sweep in Ketley Bank
Preparations are now almost complete ahead of a multi-agency ‘Clean Sweep’ operation that is taking place in Ketley Bank next week. The operation will run from Monday 8 November to Wednesday 10 November and police and community support officers from the North Telford Local Policing Team will be working closely with Telford & Wrekin Council, […]
Commendation for Shropshire firefighters
A “ferocious” fire poured out of a front room as Shropshire firefighters ran into a smoke filled home to save the life of a young woman trapped upstairs, revealed Shropshire’s Chief Fire Officer who praised them for their extreme bravery. Firefighter Steve Morris broke open the front door of the Shrewsbury property as colleagues Richard […]
Training swap for firefighters and college students
Firefighters and students are involved in a “training swap” as part of an agreement between Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Training and Development Centre and a Telford college. Fire officers have signed a formal partnership agreement with Telford College of Arts and Technology (TCAT) to work together. As part of the agreement, training staff support […]
Unusual Halloween Events In Malinslee
PC Marvin Choudhury, local policing officer for Malinslee, is encouraging local youngsters to join in with two unusual Halloween events that are taking place in the ward later this week. On Thursday 28 and Saturday 30 October, PC Choudhury and his team, along with representatives from the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, are organising two […]
Have fun but have respect
The Telford & Wrekin Safer Communities Partnership has this week launched its ‘Celebrate Safely’ campaign to encourage people to have fun this autumn, but to also be mindful of their own and others safety. Autumn time brings a whole host of fun and celebrations, including bonfire night, Diwalli and Halloween. But these events and festivities […]
Fire service makes extra £100,000 savings
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has made a further £100,000 savings in reduced insurance costs because of its excellent safety record and good management practices, it has been revealed. The cost of public liability and employers’ liability insurance on top of insuring fire appliances and vehicles for the Shropshire brigade’s 23 fire stations was slashed […]