Last night Fire Control received around 50 calls mainly to flooding across Shropshire.
Advice was given to many of the callers; however we did attend a number of incidents in the Minsterley, Cleobury Mortimer and Ludlow areas. We have also attended an incident in the Tenbury area working alongside Hereford and Worcester Fire Service where 2 occupants of a property have been rescued.
In total over the course of 14 hours we have rescued at least 10 people from flooding related more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Animal Rescue Definition: The removal of an animal from a place of danger to a place of safety by the most humane method. With overriding regard for the safety and welfare of ourselves and members of the public.
To support our response to this type of incident SFRS have recently purchased a Rescue Training Mannequin horse which is designed to operate in a ‘real more
We would like to invite all in the community to our open day at Shrewsbury Fire Station.
The fire station will be open to the public between 10:30am and 3pm on Saturday 21st July.
Various attractions will be taking place throughout the day including:
Visitors will also have the opportunity to see up close some of more
With holidays fast approaching and schools breaking up for the summer break later this month, the Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia is reminding motorists in Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire to be prepared for any long journeys ahead.
The Partnership is urging drivers to plan ahead and prepare their vehicle ready for the summer break. The weather may not seem like summer so far, but the school summer holidays normally mark the start of the great British getaway where more
The West Midlands is revving up and getting ready for the very first Charity Motorcycle Run. On Sunday 2nd September, bikers from all over the country will be leaving Bridgnorth Fire Station and heading for Birmingham.
The ride starts at Bridgnorth Fire Station with registration from 10am and bikers leaving at 11am. The ride takes bikers through the beautiful South Shropshire countryside and onto the Clee Hill, there the riders head for Bromsgrove taking the biker friendly more
The West Midlands is revving up and getting ready for the very first Charity Motorcycle Run. On Sunday 2nd September, bikers from all over the country will be leaving Bridgnorth Fire Station and heading for Birmingham.
The ride starts at Bridgnorth Fire Station with registration from 10am and bikers leaving at 11am. The ride takes bikers through the beautiful South Shropshire countryside and onto the Clee Hill, there the riders head for Bromsgrove taking the biker friendly more
Personnel from Prees Fire Station recently held a very successful charity bingo evening in Prees with a total of £1400 being raised, the money was divided between three Charities.
The Charities to benefit were:
Seen in the picture receiving cheques are Chief Fire Officer Paul Raymond on behalf of the Firefighters Charity along with Maria more
This event is to celebrate the diversity of cultures in the UK and in Shrewsbury. Shropshire Fire and Rescue's role in this event is to show you that we are an organisation that does not tolerate racism, that we are a good place to work, and to inform people about community fire safety.
It is a fun day out which includes a vibrant blend of music, dance workshops, food and stalls. As in previous years SFRS will be attending this event and we wanted to give you the opportunity to come more
This morning Fire Control for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a large volume of emergency calls to flooding across the South of Shropshire.
We responded by rapidly mobilizing specially trained crews to the area to support existing personnel already deployed. Twelve fire engines, four off road vehicles and two specialist rescue boats were part of the resources deployed. Fifty firefighters and officers were involved, of which twenty five have specific water rescue training more
With the recent heavy rain and localised flooding, motorists across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire are being urged to take care and exercise caution. Localised flooding has occurred which is affecting normal driving routes across the three Counties.
If driving through larger puddles or smaller areas of standing water drive slowly and steadily, allow oncoming traffic to pass and always test your brakes after leaving the water. If water has flooded across a section of road more
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