Shropshire women get a taste of life as a firefighter with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service at a previous “taster” day
Women who want to find out about being firefighters are invited to a “taster day“ to see what more
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When you change your clocks back an hour this coming Sunday (October 27) don’t forget to test your smoke alarm at the same time.
The smoke alarm tests should be carried out weekly as part of regular maintenance checks to ensure they are in good working order all year round.
The nationwide “Tick, Tock, Test” message from Fire Kills, is a Government initiative to remind people to test their smoke alarm to help reduce deaths and injuries from fire.
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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a hoax 999 call at 8.38pm Monday 7th October 2013 from a phone box outside the Co-Op in Lodge Lane, Bridgnorth.
The young male caller falsely reported a house was on fire in Beestons Close, Bridgnorth. Two crews from Bridgnorth and Much Wenlock and an Officer were called to the address.
Hoax calls can cost lives, whilst crews are called out to these false calls they cannot attend real emergencies and as a result fire crews more
October 4 - 6, 2013 Memorial Will Honor Firefighters Who Died in the Line of Duty During 2012 and Previous Years.
Every October, the Foundation sponsors the official national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. Thousands attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Live Web Streaming: http://weekend.firehero.org/live/
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Firefighters do NOT need to be large, burly, macho, super-strong - or male!
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service actively encourages and supports women to join us as part-time paid firefighters.
It’s good pay, lots of public recognition, and close to home.
Come along to our Taster Day and find out more – talk to women firefighters, try out some equipment, see if you like the idea.
For more information contact Laura on 01743 260 189 or Jonathan on more
Ludlow firefighter Steve Perks practising for this week’s gruelling charity challenge at the recent Lake Vyrnwy half marathon.
Two firefighters from Ludlow fire station are taking part in a seven day more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended a report of a car fire at 10.04pm Sunday 22nd September 2013 at Rock Acres, Lilleshall near Newport. Two appliances from Newport and Wellington attended.
The fire involved a grey Audi A3 and is being treated as arson.
If anyone has any information about this arson attack they are asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Is your motor in need of a clean but you never get around to doing it? Well here is your chance to have your car washed by the best!
The event is free but voluntary donations will be VERY welcome and gratefully received, so please come along, get your car cleaned, and support a just and worthy cause. …….. Oh, and don’t forget to tell friends and family to come and get their cars washed and help to support the Fire Fighters Charity.
National Car Wash for the Fire fighters more
Is your motor in need of a clean but you never get around to doing it? Well here is your chance to have your car washed by the best!
The event is free but voluntary donations will be VERY welcome and gratefully received, so please come along, get your car cleaned, and support a just and worthy cause. …….. Oh, and don’t forget to tell friends and family to come and get their cars washed and help to support the Fire Fighters Charity.
National Car Wash for the Fire fighters more
The Fire Brigades Union has notified all Fire and Rescue Authorities, across England and Wales, that a strike is to take place on September 25 between noon and 4pm.
John Redmond, Chief Fire Officer for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “We have been planning for potential strike action for some time and feel that we are fully prepared. However, I would appeal to the public to take extra care to keep themselves and their families safe and follow the ten point plan detailed more
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