Hundreds of students will watch a car crash “victim” released from the wreckage of a vehicle by firefighters at a road safety education event tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov 15)
The stark demonstration in front of students aged 18 to 25 will be staged at Harper Adams University at 6.30pm by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
A Shropshire sportsman is all fired up ready to play rugby for England and hoping his team will return home with a win against Wales later this month after two previous defeats.
Ludlow firefighter George Jacks (26) has been picked for the third consecutive year to play for the England fire service’s national squad.
A flanker for Ludlow Rugby Club, George will wear the number six shirt when he represents his country on November 25 at the Newport ground in Wales more
More women are wanted to train as on-call firefighters by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service which is holding another “taster day” just for women at Albrighton Fire Station on Saturday, November 12.
Women who live within five minutes of one of Shropshire’s 23 fire stations are invited to attend the session at Albrighton Fire Station from 9.30am to midday to see what life is like as a firefighter.
There are just 23 women out of a total of 484 firefighters in the county more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has been nominated for an award for its trailblazing work with employees with dyslexia.
The county fire service has been shortlisted for the Best Supportive Employer in the 2016 Dyslexia Awards – the first ceremony of its kind organised by a county dyslexic trainer to raise awareness about dyslexia.
About 70 staff out of more than 500 employees across the county’s 23 fire stations have been given support over the past nine years. more
A Shropshire led campaign to deliver much needed fire and humanitarian aid to Romania has been praised for its “commitment and dedication.”
Fire engines from Devon, driven across Europe by members of Operation Sabre, culminated in a handover ceremony this week attended by dignitaries from the Romanian and British governments and fire chiefs.
A flag waving street parade and march by from Romanian firefighters added to the pomp and ceremony of the occasion attended by a team of more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has backed a call for sprinkler systems to be fitted in all care homes and other buildings occupied or used by vulnerable people.
Speaking in advance of a "sprinklers seminar" to be held at Shrewsbury Town FC's Sovereign Suite on Tuesday (Nov 1st), Andy Blizard, the fire service's Protection Manager, said that Shropshire FRS "fully supported" a national campaign aimed at promoting the fitting of sprinkler systems.
"A sprinkler system is like more
Bonfire and Firework Safety
Take a look at these short video clips that feature advice on how to keep your family safe on Bonfire Night, work out bedtime routines and a fire escape plan.
http://www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/safety-home/fire-safety-advice
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service would like to encourage people to attend an organised bonfire if possible.
If more
The recent conviction of a man who flouted fire safety and licensing laws and staged an illegal rave in a “deathtrap” basement should send a clear message to anyone thinking of organizing an event: “seek advice first.”
Rave organizer, Crispin Wrigley, was handed suspended jail sentences totaling 18 months by a judge at Shrewsbury Crown Court last week. At an earlier more
A team of volunteers have set off from Shropshire on another 1,800 mile road trip to donate much needed fire equipment and help vulnerable children and the elderly in rural parts of Romania.
Operation Sabre embarked from Shrewsbury on the five day journey to Mures County, Transylvania, taking vital humanitarian and firefighting aid to countryside regions where fire stations are far apart and ill equipped.
A team of eight, including serving and retired members of the more
A special award went to Shrewsbury’s Blue Watch whose firefighters host a day of fun and laughter for children from Chernobyl when they visit Shrewsbury Fire Station each year as part of a county wide charity event.
It was presented at a Celebration of Success event held at Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn to mark “the passing out” of newly trained firefighters.
Paul Gray, Richard Meadows, Andy Davies and Graham Carless received their award from Chief Fire Officer Rod Hammerton ( more
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