But one thing Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and the national Fire Kills campaign are urging the public to put fire safety at the top of your list this Christmas.
Whilst fire safety is vital throughout the year, the extra distractions of Christmas make it especially important to be vigilant. This is why SFRS is asking people to take extra care over the festive season to more
Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin Fire Authority and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are proud to announce that Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) Simon Hardiman will be taking over as Chief Fire Officer (CFO).
Following the announcement that current CFO Rod Hammerton would be retiring at the end of this year; a robust interview process was undertaken, and Simon Hardiman was the successful candidate to be recommended to the Authority.
On Friday 18 November the Authority more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at 3.35am to reports of a fire in a care home in Oswestry.
Crews from Ellesmere, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Tweedale attended and found the fire was in the roof space of the building. All residents and staff were safe an accounted for and firefighters began tackling the blaze and safely evacuating the premises.
Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used hose reel jets, a main jet, covering jet and dry powder extinguisher to tackle more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is highlighting the need to take extra care with electricals as part of the National Fire Chief Council’s Electrical Fire Safety Week starting Monday 14 November.
The misuse of electricals/appliances and faulty appliances or leads caused a shocking 57.5 per cent of the accidental dwelling fires Shropshire crews attended between April 2020 and March 2021.
These types of fires are preventable if you follow our safety advice.
Make sure this Halloween, you and your loved ones don’t end up remembering it for the wrong reasons.
Emergency Services Day, also known as 999 Day, takes place on 9th September each year, however, as Her Majesty The Queen passed away on 8th September, the date for 2022 was rescheduled out of respect for the King and national mourning.
999 Day will now take place tomorrow, Wednesday 19 October 2022.
Emergency Services Day is a Government backed national day and is an opportunity for the country to shows its appreciation for those who work and volunteer in the NHS, police, fire more
We've brought together ideas and resources which may help you to do so. Not only could these save you a few pennies, they are fire safe, meaning you can avoid a costly fire in your home.
Only heat the rooms you use If you’re able to switch individual radiators off in your home, save money by only keeping radiators switched on in the more
6 volunteers from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service will be undertaking a trip from the UK to Poland in a bid to deliver 2 fire engines and 250 pieces of kit for fellow firefighters in Ukraine.
Departing from Shrewsbury Fire Station on Thursday 6 October, the journey will see the crew pass through 4 countries, covering a distance of around 1500 miles.
Chief Fire Officer Rod Hammerton oversaw some of their preparations this week and said:
“After recent more
On Monday 17 October, Shropshire Fire and Rescue along with West Mercia Police and Telford & Wrekin Council, will be hosting a road safety event at Southwater in Telford as part of a week of action for Project EDWARD.
Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) highlights good road safety practice in the UK and promotes an evidence-led, ‘safe system’ approach – the long-term objective of which is a road traffic system free from death and serious injury. Each year, more
Theatre Severn hosted a long service and good conduct awards ceremony last night for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff.
Honoured on the night were 10 recipients of the Long Service and Good Conduct, presented to employees in recognition of 20 years of exemplary service.
Before presenting the medals Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner JP, said:
“It’s always an honour and a privilege to meet people like more
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