Incident Command Unit

Water Rescue

Swan Hill Oteley

Ellesmere

Station ground: Ellesmere

Wednesday, 22 October, 2025 03:00

At 03:00 on Wednesday, 22 October, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Water Rescue in Ellesmere.

3 fire appliances including the Incident Command Unit and the Rescue Tender were mobilised from Baschurch, Ellesmere and Shrewsbury. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Land Ambulance Service .

One male suffering medical episode on embankment, crews used the boat to bring casualty to safety.

The stop message was received at Wed, 10/22/2025 - 04:07

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Property Fire

The Oxon Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Monday, 6 October, 2025 20:52

At 20:52 on Monday, 6 October, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Property Fire in Shrewsbury.

6 fire appliances including the Aerial Ladder Platform, the Incident Command Unit and the Welfare Unit were mobilised from Baschurch, Church Stretton, Minsterley, Shrewsbury and Telford Central. Operations, Safety and Principal officers were in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Breathing Apparatus (BA)
• Hosereel jet
• Main jet
• Thermal imaging camera

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Highways Agency, the Land Ambulance Service and the Police.

Fire in roof space which has spread to further parts of the building

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Property Fire

Barley Mow Inn

High Street

Newport

Station ground: Newport

Tuesday, 30 September, 2025 20:29

At 20:29 on Tuesday, 30 September, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Property Fire in Newport.

6 fire appliances including the Incident Command Unit were mobilised from Albrighton, Newport, Telford, Tweedale and Wellington. Operations and Safety officers were in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Breathing Apparatus (BA)
• Hosereel jet
• Positive Pressure Ventilation

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Police.

Fire involving ground floor kitchen of public house. Six breathing apparatus, two main jets, three hose reel jets and two positive pressure ventilation fans in use.

The stop message was received at Wed, 10/01/2025 - 00:47

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Property Fire

Rhyn Park School

St Martins

Oswestry

Station ground: Oswestry

Sunday, 21 September, 2025 17:24

At 17:24 on Sunday, 21 September, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Property Fire in Oswestry.

5 fire appliances including the Aerial Ladder Platform and the Incident Command Unit were mobilised from Baschurch, Ellesmere, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Telford Central. Operations, Safety and Principal officers were in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• 9/10.5m ladder
• Breathing Apparatus (BA)
• Hosereel jet
• Positive Pressure Ventilation
• Thermal imaging camera

Incident involving fire within school building. Crews used hose reel jets to extinguish the fire and wore breathing apparatus. Positive Pressure Ventilation fans have also been used to clear smoke and thermal imaging camera used to check for hot spots. Crews continuing to dampen down the area.

The stop message was received at Sun, 09/21/2025 - 18:59

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Fire In Open

Haughmond Hill

Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Sunday, 24 August, 2025 19:53

At 19:53 on Sunday, 24 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Shrewsbury.

7 fire appliances including the Incident Command Unit, the Incident Support Unit and the Water Carrier were mobilised from Bridgnorth, Newport, Prees, Shrewsbury, Tweedale and Wellington. Operations, Safety and Principal officers were in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Breathing Apparatus (BA)
• Hosereel jet
• Main jet

Fire involving approximately 250m x 50m of trees and undergrowth. Crews used 2 main jets, 2 45mm jets, 2 breathing apparatus' and fogging unit from Incident Support Unit. Drone has also been launched to look for hot spots. Water carrier from Bridgnorth utilised to ferry water to incident.

The stop message was received at Mon, 08/25/2025 - 01:25

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Fire In Open

Broom Hill

Pulverbatch

Station ground: Minsterley

Sunday, 24 August, 2025 13:26

At 13:26 on Sunday, 24 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Pulverbatch.

12 fire appliances including the Incident Command Unit and the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Baschurch, Bishops Castle, Bridgnorth, Church Stretton, Craven Arms, Minsterley, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Telford Central, Tweedale and Wellington. Operations, Fire Investigation, Safety and Principal officers were in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Beaters
• Hosereel jet

20 Hectares of field alight. Beaters and hose reel jets used to extinguish. Drone utilised to check for further fire spread. Assistance given from neighboring brigade Mid and West Wales.

The stop message was received at Mon, 08/25/2025 - 16:58

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Field Of Straw

Long Common

Claverley

Station ground: Bridgnorth

Thursday, 14 August, 2025 09:30

At 09:30 on Thursday, 14 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Field Of Straw in Claverley.

13 fire appliances including the Incident Command Unit, the Incident Support Unit, the Light Pumping Unit and the Water Carrier were mobilised from Bridgnorth, Craven Arms, Market Drayton, Newport, Shrewsbury, Telford Central and Tweedale. Operations, Safety, Principal and Specialist Advisor officers were in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Beaters
• Hosereel jet
• Shovels/Forks/Brooms

Also at the scene of the incident were: the Police.

Incident involves approximately 2 hectares of grass. Crews have extinguished fire and utilised use of the drone to check area for hot spots and fire spread. Assistance given by Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service and Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service.

The stop message was received at Thu, 08/14/2025 - 13:24

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Fire In Open

The Wrekin

Telford

Station ground: Wellington

Saturday, 9 August, 2025 21:16

At 21:16 on Saturday, 9 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Telford.

2 fire appliances including the Incident Command Unit, the Incident Support Unit and the Water Carrier were mobilised from Baschurch, Bridgnorth, Newport, Telford Central and Tweedale. Operations, Principal and Specialist Advisor officers were in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Hosereel jet
• Main jet

Also at the scene of the incident were: Telford and Wrekin Council.

Fire involving an area of trees and undergrowth on the Wrekin measuring approximately 20 meters by 15 meters. Crews have extinguished the fire using hose reel jets and main jets supplied by water from the water bowser. Assistance provided by local farmer and landowners. Fire service drone used to assess affected areas and thermal imaging cameras used to monitor temperatures. West Midlands Search and Rescue team alongside Telford & Wrekin Council have been in attendance to alert the public to hazards.

The stop message was received at Sun, 08/10/2025 - 12:07

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Barn Fire

Bridges

Ratlinghope

Near Shrewsbury

Station ground: Craven Arms

Thursday, 7 August, 2025 15:51

At 15:51 on Thursday, 7 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Barn Fire in Near Shrewsbury.

6 fire appliances including the Incident Command Unit, the Light Pumping Unit and the Water Carrier were mobilised from Bishops Castle, Bridgnorth, Church Stretton, Clun, Craven Arms, Minsterley and Shrewsbury. Operations and Safety officers were in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Breathing Apparatus (BA)
• Covering jet
• Hosereel jet

Two agricultural buildings alight. Crews wearing breathing apparatus have been using hose reel jets to extinguish the fire, and prevent fire spread to adjacent buildings.

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Fire In Open

Knapp

Pennerley

Station ground: Minsterley

Wednesday, 6 August, 2025 16:22

At 16:22 on Wednesday, 6 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Pennerley.

4 fire appliances including the Incident Command Unit were mobilised from Bishops Castle, Church Stretton, Minsterley and Shrewsbury.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Beaters
• Hosereel jet

This incident was approximately 80m x 50m of grass and hedgerow on fire, crews used hosereel jets and beaters to extinguish the fire.

The stop message was received at Wed, 08/06/2025 - 17:59

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.