Keeping Shropshire safe from fire, road traffic collisions and other threats to people's safety - that is the "ultimate goal" of the new Outreach Vehicle said Deputy Chief Fire Officer Paul Raymond at the launch of the £55,000 addition to the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service's fleet.
The eight metre wide 3.5 tonnes truck opens up into a 15 metre square display centre complete with an audio visual area containing a plasma screen TV and poster hoardings.
It will be used to more
Wellington fire station is looking to recruit more retained firefighters.
Men and women are wanted to support their communities by taking on the role of a firefighter working the Retained Duty System, said Retained Support Officer Tony Talbot.
"Being a firefighter is not like any other job. It can be unpredictable, exciting and very rewarding coupled with the satisfaction and the respect that comes with providing a crucial service to the community. You will also learn new more
Shropshire firefighters prevented a potential gas explosion at a Bridgnorth home occupied by a mother and her two young children.
Bridgnorth firefighters Chris Welding and Jez Coward were carrying out a routine home fire safety visit at the house in Birchlands when they raised the alarm.
"There was a very strong smell of gas as soon as the lady opened the door. We immediately turned the gas supply off, opened all the windows and the householder called the gas company which more
The first regional heat of this year's fire quiz organised by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has been won by pupils from Oldbury Wells School with Bishops Castle Community College taking the runners up spot.
Year 7 youngsters from nine schools took part in the quiz held at Church Stretton School on Tuesday, March 20th. Teams taking part also included schools from Church Stretton, Bridgnorth Endowed, William Brookes, Adcote, Ellesmere College, Wrekin College and Oswestry School. more
The second regional heat of this year's fire quiz organised by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has been won by pupils from the Wakeman School with the Lakelands School in Ellesmere taking the runners up spot.
Year 7 youngsters from nine schools took part in the quiz held at the Priory School on March 22nd. Teams taking part also included schools from The Grange, Wakeman, Sundorne, Belvidere, Meole Brace, Mary Webb, Lakelands, and Corbet School.
All the county's 11-year-olds more
A regional heat of this year's county fire quiz organised by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has been won by pupils from the Marches School in Oswestry with Newport Girls High School taking the runners up spot.
Year 7 youngsters from eight schools took part in the quiz held at Thomas Adams School, Wem, with pupils from the Marches, Sir John Talbot, The Grove, Burton Borough, Adams Grammar, Newport Girls High and Rhyn Park.
All the county's 11-year-olds have been brushing up more
Firefighters and their families have been praised for helping to make Shropshire one of the best performing fire services in the UK.
Fire authority chairman Nigel Hartin thanked wives and family members for their support which contributed towards firefighters doing "such a wonderful job."
He was speaking at the brigade's annual ceremony to present Long Service and Good Conduct Medals to 24 firefighters and their wives and partners at the Shrewsbury fire HQ and attended by the more
Telford people are to be asked their views on the biggest change in sex equality legislation in 30 years which is due to come into force in April.
The changes aim to help men, women, boys and girls to be free from discrimination and to receive services that meet their needs better.
"In the past, it has been up to individuals to challenge organisations when they felt they were being treated unfairly because of their sex. In future it will be up to public bodies to make sure they more
This year's fire quiz organised by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is hotting up with four regional heats due to take place at 36 schools across Shropshire.
The county's 11-year-olds are brushing up their knowledge ready to answer a series of questions on a wide range of safety issues including how to stay safe with fire, water, on the roads and railways, how to deal with school bullies, facts on alcohol and tobacco, and what to do in an emergency.
Pupils have all been more
An investigation has been launched by local Police and Fire Officers in Shrewsbury after a serious garage fire occurred during the early hours of Saturday morning.
Two fire appliances and an Incident Commander from Shrewsbury fought for two hours at the scene in Salters Lane, Coleham where they were faced with a blaze involving three single storey terraced garages and four vehicles, two of which were destroyed.
The origin of the fire was doubtful and Police and Fire more
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