Spells of cold weather can put vulnerable people at risk. This includes the elderly, those with underlying health conditions, and young children at risk more
A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighter was reunited with a Poodle last night after a Boxing Day rescue.
Known as ‘Boris’, the bouncy dog was suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation when firefighter Paul Scott of Minsterley Fire Station first encountered him after a tumble dryer caught fire in the kitchen where he was being kept.
Mr Scott is an on-call firefighter with Minsterley Station which means that in additional to a full-time job, he is also on-call and more
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Whirlpool is recalling certain models of Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines made between 2014 and 2018.
The machines are being recalled owing to a fault with the door lock, which poses a fire risk. Owners of washing machines from Indesit and Hotpoint purchased since 2014 are urged to contact Whirlpool immediately to check if their washing machine is one of the affected models.
If you think you might have a washing machine more
Firefighters from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a house fire in Dawley today just after 2pm (Tuesday, 17 December) where two dogs were rescued unharmed.
The call was raised by a neighbour who heard the smoke alarm and called 999.
Upon arrival, crews found that there had been a small fire, the cause stated as “unattended cooking.”
Officer in charge, watch manager Adam Tempest said: “Today could have been a very different story if it wasn’t for the more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is inviting the public to an evening of carolling with emergency service partners from 7pm on Wednesday, 18 December at St. Chad’s Church in Shrewsbury.
Classic carols such as ‘Come all ye faithful’ ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ and ‘Away in a Manger’ will be sung at the annual service and pupils from Bicton Church of England Primary School choir will also sing some festive favourites.
Leading the service will be The Reverend Mother more
Plans to update Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) facilities at Stafford Park in Telford have taken a major step forward this week with concept designs being agreed.
Telford Central station, built in the 1980s, needs significant modernisation to support a diverse workforce and advances in technology.
Chief Fire Officer Rod Hammerton said: “The new building will be a welcoming place for the community and ensure staff can deliver a first-class service through improved more
Crews from Shropshire Fire and Rescue have been delivering surprise Christmas presents to residents in Burford, Brookside today, highlighting the importance of having a working smoke alarm.
Chief Fire Officer, Rod Hammerton said: “Smoke alarms save lives, but only if they are tested regularly and work properly. Simply having a smoke alarm isn’t enough.
“Our fire crews have been to almost 60 houses today helping people check their alarms and fitting houses without them more
The hills surrounding Ironbridge were packed with visitors this morning as the iconic cooling towers were demolished at 11am.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were on hand to support the demolition across the 350-acre site which according to the Harworth Group Plc went exactly as planned.
Crews were in place to support the demolition and on-scene fire commander, group manager Scott Hurford said: “We are delighted with the way the demolition went, we had plans in place more
We know that many people want to watch the demolition of the Ironbridge Power Station cooling towers on Friday (6 December 2019) and we more
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Service Headquarters
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Shropshire
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