A Shropshire firefighter who has helped to raise more than £42,000 has been recognised for his “outstanding” contribution to charity.
An “on call” firefighter at Prees and Hodnet fire stations, Alan Smith received the Telent Shield for his...
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2nd June, 2014
A total of 249 people have been rescued by Shropshire firefighters over the past year, revealed the Assistant Chief Fire Officer.
They were saved from fires, cut free from crashed vehicles and rescued from floods, said Andy Johnson at a...
29th May, 2014
The UK’s longest serving firefighter from Shropshire is to be recognised for his distinguished service.
Roger Smith (69), a former mayor of Market Drayton, has been a member of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service for a record 47 years....
27th May, 2014
Shropshire firefighters joined churchgoers and a family support group in a united car cleaning effort which raised more than £600 for their three charities.
Armed with buckets and sponges, they washed more than 50 cars on Harry Tuffin’s...
20th May, 2014
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have been working on a partnership with West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) and the University Hospital Birmingham (UHB).
The aim of the project is to enhance our patient care and to improve survivability...
14th May, 2014
The people of Shropshire are being asked to give their views to help shape the future of a trimmed down Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service hit by £4m in budget cuts.
Senior fire officers are giving the public an...
14th May, 2014
Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service have raised a rainbow flag over their Shrewsbury Headquarters and Telford Training Centre to demonstrate their support for the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO).
The week long display of the...
13th May, 2014
Arson is a crime and should be reported to the police.
At the beginning of Arson Awareness week, the Arson Prevention Forum has issued ‘Top Ten’ messages to cut down the risk of arson.
Lee Howell, Chairman of the Arson Prevention Forum...
28th April, 2014
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) have announced the following strike action and periods of action short of a strike:
Strike action (England and Wales excluding Control members) Commencing 2 May 2014 from noon until 5.00pm Commencing 3 May 2014... 22nd April, 2014
An appeal has gone out for more “on call” firefighters across Shropshire including the Minsterley and Bishops Castle areas. “Giving something back to the community” is what inspires most firefighters, said Bishops Castle Watch Manager Tracey...
