Meet Watch Manager Katie, who has been in the fire service for twenty years.
Katie joined in 2004, leaving behind her role in the ambulance service for a different kind of challenge. She went on to become a firefighter serving in both Wellington and Shrewsbury Fire Stations.
She said: “I always had the desire to work for the fire service. I enjoy working with my local community and wanted to continue.
Helping people has always been important to me and gives more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has launched its Wholetime Firefighter recruitment campaign for 2024.
The Service will be opening applications at midday on Monday 22nd January and encourage everyone to consider the fire service as a career for you.
If you want to get out from behind the desk, the fire service could be for you.
Being a firefighter is an exciting and varied job with no two days the same. The successful candidates will not only attend operational more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is issuing a plea to the public to take care on the roads after firefighters attended four fatal collisions in one week.
The Service has attended three fatal crashes since Friday 24th November in Sandford, Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth and our thoughts are with the loved ones of those involved at this difficult time. Crews have been called to more than 40 collisions throughout this month (November) sparking a fresh plea from the Service to more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is launching a campaign aimed at raising awareness of carbon monoxide poisoning from Monday 20th November.
Laura Kavanagh-Jones from SFRS’s Prevention team said:
“Carbon Monoxide is a deadly gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. Too many people are dying or suffering needlessly from carbon monoxide poisoning. That’s why I am urging every resident in Shropshire to make sure they and their loved ones are protected by more
Neil Evans, General Secretary of the Shrewsbury and District Darts League, chose the Charity as the league’s summer season beneficiary after its work was highlighted by another member of the committee.
Neil said:
“We raise money for different charities each year and when we heard about The Fire Fighters Charity, we felt it was a really good way to give back to the emergency services.
“Although a big chunk of the money was raised through the entry fee to play more
They are the calm voice at the end of the line in times of emergency and the first point of contact for people in crisis. Control Room operators are the frontline of emergency services and International Control Room Week is a chance to champion and celebrate these often-unsung heroes.
Throughout 23 – 29 October, emergency services around the country have been highlighting the incredible work that happens in the control room. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s operators are no more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating Black History Month by signing a charter aimed at combating racism In the public sector.
UNISON’s Anti-Racism Charter commits the Service and its leaders to a range of pledges designed to prevent racial bias.
It includes championing a racially diverse workforce, having a clear programme of anti-racist initiatives and providing equality training for all staff.
Chief Fire Officer Simon Hardiman said: “We’re very more
This year our annual Festival of Carols will take place on Friday 8 December from 6:30pm. Shrewsbury Fire Station’s appliance bay will open its doors at 6pm for refreshments, followed by carols, a raffle and a guest appearance from the man in red himself!
All donations and raffle proceeds will go to our chosen charities The Fire Fighters Charity and Severn Hospice. more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to avoid flood water following heavy rainfall today (Friday 20th October).
The MET Office have release a Yellow Weather Warning for continued heavy rain throughout today and the Service is asking the public to follow the following guidance:
Two teams from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service took part in the National Breathing Apparatus Challenge (NBAC) on Saturday 7 October at the Fire Service College in Gloucestershire. The NBAC is an annual competition designed to test firefighters’ from around the UK on their breathing apparatus and ground crewing abilities.
Our teams for 2023 were made up of firefighters from both wholetime and on-call stations who had worked really hard to prepare for this event, with lots of help more
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