Thermal imaging camera
AFA
Whitecroft Road
Shrewsbury
Station ground: Shrewsbury
Monday, 22 September, 2025 11:21
At 11:21 on Monday, 22 September, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as AFA in Shrewsbury.
2 fire appliances were mobilised from Shrewsbury and Telford Central. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Thermal imaging camera
This incident was a false alarm caused by system fault.
The stop message was received at Mon, 09/22/2025 - 11:52
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Hazardous Substances
Maer Lane
Market Drayton
Station ground: Market Drayton
Monday, 22 September, 2025 10:52
At 10:52 on Monday, 22 September, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Hazardous Substances in Market Drayton.
2 fire appliances were mobilised from Market Drayton and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Attending crews used the following equipment:
Incident involves lead batteries which had overheated and released gas. Crews removed batteries to safe area and gave advice.
The stop message was received at Mon, 09/22/2025 - 11:59
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
LGV Fire
A49
Ludlow
Station ground: Ludlow
Monday, 22 September, 2025 09:33
At 09:33 on Monday, 22 September, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as LGV Fire in Ludlow.
2 fire appliances were mobilised from Cleobury Mortimer and Ludlow. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Hosereel jet
- Thermal imaging camera
Also at the scene of the incident were: the Police.
One lorry fully involved in fire. Crews extinguished using 2 breathing apparatus, 2 hosereel jets and 1 thermal imaging camera.
The stop message was received at Mon, 09/22/2025 - 10:30
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Property Fire
Rhyn Park School
St Martins
Oswestry
Station ground: Oswestry
Sunday, 21 September, 2025 17:24
At 17:24 on Sunday, 21 September, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Property Fire in Oswestry.
5 fire appliances including the Aerial Ladder Platform and the Incident Command Unit were mobilised from Baschurch, Ellesmere, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Telford Central. Operations, Safety and Principal officers were in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- 9/10.5m ladder
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Hosereel jet
- Positive Pressure Ventilation
- Thermal imaging camera
Incident involving fire within school building. Crews used hose reel jets to extinguish the fire and wore breathing apparatus. Positive Pressure Ventilation fans have also been used to clear smoke and thermal imaging camera used to check for hot spots. Crews continuing to dampen down the area.
The stop message was received at Sun, 09/21/2025 - 18:59
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Tractor Fire
Frankton
Ellesmere
Station ground: Ellesmere
Sunday, 21 September, 2025 09:56
At 09:56 on Sunday, 21 September, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a Road Traffic Collision had taken place in Ellesmere.
2 fire appliances were mobilised.
Crews used the following equipment to deal with the incident:
This incident involved 1 telehandler on fire, crews used 2 hosereel jets and 2 breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire.
The stop message was received at Sun, 09/21/2025 - 10:30
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
Caterpillar
Shrewsbury
Station ground: Shrewsbury
Sunday, 21 September, 2025 01:29
At 01:29 on Sunday, 21 September, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as AFA in Shrewsbury.
2 fire appliances were mobilised from Shrewsbury.
Attending crews used the following equipment:
This incident was a false alarm due to an unknown fault.
The stop message was received at Sun, 09/21/2025 - 02:13
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
RTC Making Safe
A5 near Emstrey Island
Shrewsbury
Station ground: Shrewsbury
Saturday, 20 September, 2025 19:26
At 19:26 on Saturday, 20 September, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a Road Traffic Collision had taken place in Shrewsbury.
3 fire appliances were mobilised from Shrewsbury. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to deal with the incident:
Also at the scene of the incident were: the Highways Agency, the Land Ambulance Service and the Police.
RTC involving one vehicle which came to rest on its side. Vehicle has been made safe by crews using small gear and checked the surrounding area using a thermal imaging camera. All casualties have been assessed by ambulance crews and the incident has been left with police and highways.
The stop message was received at Sat, 09/20/2025 - 20:05
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
Viscount Bridgeman Court
Oswestry
Station ground: Oswestry
Thursday, 18 September, 2025 16:44
At 16:44 on Thursday, 18 September, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as AFA in Oswestry.
2 fire appliances were mobilised from Ellesmere and Oswestry. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Attending crews used the following equipment:
This incident was a false alarm due to a system fault. Thorough inspection carried out using a thermal imaging camera.
The stop message was received at Thu, 09/18/2025 - 17:22
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Car Fire
Moss Road
Telford
Station ground: Telford Central
Wednesday, 17 September, 2025 19:38
At 19:38 on Wednesday, 17 September, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Car Fire in Telford.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Telford Central.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Hosereel jet
- Thermal imaging camera
Also at the scene of the incident were: the Police.
One van fully involved in fire. Crews extinguished using 2 breathing apparatus, 1 hosereel jet and a thermal imaging camera.
The stop message was received at Wed, 09/17/2025 - 19:57
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
Bromfield Farm
Ludlow
Station ground: Ludlow
Wednesday, 17 September, 2025 02:31
At 02:31 on Wednesday, 17 September, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as AFA in Ludlow.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Ludlow.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Thermal imaging camera
This incident was a false alarm
The stop message was received at Wed, 09/17/2025 - 03:00
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.




