Small gear

Chimney Fire

Railway Terrace Ellesmere

Station ground: Ellesmere

Saturday, 17 January, 2026 20:57


At 20:57 on Saturday, 17 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Chimney Fire in Ellesmere.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Ellesmere.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Chimney rods
  • Short extension ladder
  • Small gear
  • Thermal imaging camera

Chimney fire which crews extinguished using chimney rods and small gear. Crews used a thermal imaging camera to check for hot spots.

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

Ellesmere Road
Whittington

Station ground: Ellesmere

Saturday, 17 January, 2026 16:09


At 16:09 on Saturday, 17 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a Road Traffic Collision had taken place in Whittington.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Ellesmere.

Crews used the following equipment to deal with the incident:

RTC involving one vehicle in collision with a tree, no persons trapped, crew made vehicle electrically safe.

The stop message was received at Sat, 01/17/2026 - 16:33

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 Persons Trapped

Merrington Road
Bomere Heath
Shrewsbury

Station ground: Baschurch

Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 14:15


At 14:15 on Tuesday, 13 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a Road Traffic Collision had taken place in Shrewsbury.

2 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.

Road traffic collision involving two cars. The casualty trapped within the vehicle was able to self extricate. Crews made the vehicles electrically safe using small gear and assisted in clearing some debris from the road using an environmental grab pack. Both police and ambulance were in attendance and Highways was requested to clear oil and fuel from the carriageway.

The stop message was received at Tue, 01/13/2026 - 15:00

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

RTC Making Safe

Hadley Park Road Telford

Station ground: Wellington

Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 09:25


At 09:25 on Tuesday, 13 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a Road Traffic Collision had taken place in Telford.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Wellington.

Crews used the following equipment to deal with the incident:

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Highways Agency and the Police.

Road traffic collision involving two vehicles with no persons trapped. Both vehicles made electrically safe by crews using small gear. Road blocked in one direction due to oil and debris which is being cleared by highways. Police are in attendance.

The stop message was received at Tue, 01/13/2026 - 09:50

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

SSC Urgent

Telford Central Fire Station
Telford

Station ground: Telford Central

Monday, 12 January, 2026 16:25


At 16:25 on Monday, 12 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as SSC Urgent in Telford.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Telford Central.

Attending crews used the following equipment:

One person self presented at Fire Station for ring removal. One ring removed from right hand using ring cutting equipment.

The stop message was received at Mon, 01/12/2026 - 16:53

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

Shrewsbury Road
Newport

Station ground: Newport

Monday, 12 January, 2026 16:08


At 16:08 on Monday, 12 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a Road Traffic Collision had taken place in Newport.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Newport.

Crews used the following equipment to deal with the incident:

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Police.

Road traffic collision involving 2 vehicles. No persons trapped. Crews gave advice and assisted with casualty care.

The stop message was received at Mon, 01/12/2026 - 17:13

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

Shotatton Crossroads
Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Monday, 12 January, 2026 15:31


At 15:31 on Monday, 12 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a Road Traffic Collision had taken place in Shrewsbury.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Shrewsbury.

Crews used the following equipment to deal with the incident:

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Land Ambulance Service and the Police.

Road traffic collision involving 2 vehicles. No persons trapped. Crews made vehicles electrically safe.

The stop message was received at Mon, 01/12/2026 - 16:00

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Chimney Fire

Dorricott Drive
Baschurch

Station ground: Baschurch

Thursday, 8 January, 2026 13:28


At 13:28 on Thursday, 8 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Chimney Fire in Baschurch.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Baschurch.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Small gear
  • Thermal imaging camera

Reports of possible chimney fire, crews investigated using thermal imaging camera and small tools.

The stop message was received at Thu, 01/08/2026 - 14:15

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

B4176 Stableford, Bridgnorth

Station ground: Albrighton

Wednesday, 7 January, 2026 07:46


At 07:46 on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting that a Road Traffic Collision had taken place in Stableford, Bridgnorth.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Albrighton.

Crews used the following equipment to deal with the incident:

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Police.

Road traffic collision involving two vehicles, both vehicles have been made safe by Fire Service Personnel.

The stop message was received at Wed, 01/07/2026 - 08:30

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Smell Of Burning

St Michaels Street
Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Tuesday, 6 January, 2026 00:11


At 00:11 on Tuesday, 6 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Smell Of Burning in Shrewsbury.

1 fire appliance was mobilised.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Small gear

On arrival of crews they found hot spots with the thermal imaging camera which was found to be smouldering wires. Crews used small gear.

The stop message was received at Tue, 01/06/2026 - 01:25

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

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