An article in today's edition of the Shropshire Star has highlighted the success of efficiency measures at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Substantial cost savings have been realised through Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority's Integrated Risk Management Planning (IRMP) action plans over the past four years.
This success has translated into a 16 per cent reduction in house fires and reduced numbers of injuries over the past two years.
The Star also reports that more
Firefighters will show how they cut free motorists trapped in the wreckage of their cars at an open day being held at Craven Arms Fire Station on the 20 September 2008 (10.00 am to 3.00 pm) in an aim to reduce road crashes in south Shropshire.
A wide range of safety information will be available at the event as part of a public education drive launched by South Shropshire Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP), the Community Council of Shropshire's Preventative Services Team more
On Saturday 30 August 2008 Prees Fire Station held an Open Day/Recruitment Campaign which also included the re-dedication of the station by Mr Bill Ashley, a former Officer in Charge, following its refurbishment.
Appliances and equipment on show were:
Water ladder Prees
High volume pumping unit set up and operating from the brook at the rear of the station
Re-robe unit, shower tent set up
Rescue pump Whitchurch
Bedford Green Goddess pumping appliance more
Hitman supports largest UK National Car Wash
Boxer Ricky Hatton is getting all in a lather for The UK's largest charity car wash! Ricky is endorsing the event which takes place on Saturday 13th September, in which drivers across the UK have the chance to brush up on their knowledge of home fire safety, whilst receiving a gleaming polish for their cars from local fire fighters.
Sponsored by Autoglym, the fundraising event will see thousands of fire fighters more
Baschurch has got its very own new fire engine – and the village's firefighting force is proud of it.
With less than an hour before last night's (wed) ceremony to officially hand over the coveted new appliance, Baschurch firefighters were called to their first incident in Shrewsbury to act as a back up for the town's crews attending a river rescue.
But they were back in time for the 7pm ceremony with minutes to spare to give the new XL cab its second polish of the day ready more
Firefighters will show how they cut free motorists trapped in the wreckage of their cars at two open days being held over the next few weeks in a bid to reduce road crashes in south Shropshire.
A wide range of safety information will be available at the events as part of a public education drive launched by South Shropshire Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP), the Community Council of Shropshire's Preventative Services Team and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Become a firefighter in Prees – that is the call to men and women in the area from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The brigade is asking company bosses to encourage staff to become firefighters – and allow new recruits a small amount of time off to respond to emergency calls.
Retained firefighters from the village fire station attended just 17 incidents during the normal five day working week over the past year. They also attended calls out of hours.
"Many more
Press release by Safer Roads Partnership
The Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia is today launching a new campaign, aimed at cyclists and pedestrians, to help reduce casualties and deaths on Shropshire's roads.
Over the past three years (2005-2007) 8% of all recorded collisions within West Mercia (Shropshire, Worcestershire & Herefordshire) involved pedal cycles, whilst 12% involved pedestrians. A third of all pedal cycle and more
Press release by the Safer Roads Partnership
A road safety campaign aimed at 17-24 year olds has been launched today by the Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia. The campaign highlights the potential consequences of drink or drug driving to young motorists across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
The campaign, called 'The End', uses a story board approach to show how choosing to drive having consumed alcohol or drugs could bring ' more
On 26th June 2008, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were hosts to a news crew from Central News (ITV), the purpose of their visit was to look at the Retained Recruitment process and how Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are actively encouraging applications from under represented groups in Shropshire to become Firefighters.
News reporter Joanne Malin spent the morning at Telford Central Fire Station, she was very keen to take an active part in the firefighter selection tests, and more
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