Incident Support Unit

Fire In Open

near Telford Langley School, Duce Drive, Dawley

Station ground: Telford Central

Saturday, 22 April, 2017 16:18


At 16:18 on Saturday, 22 April, 2017, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open.

2 fire appliances including the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Telford Central and Tweedale.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Beaters
  • Buckets of water
  • Knapsacks

Approximately 50SQM of grass and undergrowth alight.

The stop message was received at Sat, 04/22/2017 - 16:57

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

Chimney Fire

Treflach Oswestry

Station ground: Oswestry

Thursday, 13 April, 2017 19:13


At 19:13 on Thursday, 13 April, 2017, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Chimney Fire in Oswestry.

3 fire appliances including the Aerial Ladder Platform and the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Oswestry and Shrewsbury.

Chimney Fire - ALP used to gain access.

The stop message was received at Thu, 04/13/2017 - 22:38

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

Caravan Fire

Knowle Sands
Bridgnorth

Station ground: Bridgnorth

Tuesday, 11 April, 2017 19:52


At 19:52 on Tuesday, 11 April, 2017, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Caravan Fire in Bridgnorth.

3 fire appliances including the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Much Wenlock and Telford Central. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Hosereel jet

Fire involving 2 derelict caravans

The stop message was received at Tue, 04/11/2017 - 21:07

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

Animal Rescue

Black Park Road
Whitchurch

Station ground: Whitchurch

Sunday, 9 April, 2017 15:20


At 15:20 on Sunday, 9 April, 2017, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Animal Rescue in Whitchurch.

2 fire appliances including the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Whitchurch.

One sheep released from fencing prior to arrival of Fire Service.

The stop message was received at Sun, 04/09/2017 - 15:36

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

Tractor Fire

A41 Tern Hill
Market Drayton

Station ground: Market Drayton

Tuesday, 4 April, 2017 12:28


At 12:28 on Tuesday, 4 April, 2017, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Tractor Fire in Market Drayton.

3 fire appliances including the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Hodnet and Market Drayton. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Breathing Apparatus (BA)
  • Hosereel jet

Tractor destroyed by fire

The stop message was received at Tue, 04/04/2017 - 13:02

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

House Fire Persons Reported

Julian Road
Ludlow

Station ground: Ludlow

Saturday, 25 February, 2017 05:28


At 05:28 on Saturday, 25 February, 2017, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as House Fire Persons Reported in Ludlow.

4 fire appliances including the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Cleobury Mortimer, Craven Arms and Ludlow. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

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

Fire involving living room of domestic property, all persons accounted for, one person suffering smoke inhalation and flash burns, four breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, one covering jet and positive pressure ventilation used.

The stop message was received at Sat, 02/25/2017 - 06:12

Smoke alarms cost as little as £5 and are available at most DIY stores. It is recommended that smoke alarms should be fitted on the ceiling one per floor and they should be 30cm away from walls or light fittings (Usually top and bottom of stairs). Smoke alarms should be tested weekly by pressing the button to briefly activate the alarm. Change the battery once a year (unless it's a ten year alarm) and gently vacuum the alarm twice a year to remove dust from the sensors.

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

House Fire Persons Reported

Chestnut Meadow
Bucknell

Station ground: Clun

Friday, 24 February, 2017 05:31


At 05:31 on Friday, 24 February, 2017, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as House Fire Persons Reported in Bucknell.

5 fire appliances including the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Clun, Craven Arms and Ludlow. Operations and Fire Investigation officers were in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

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

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

Fire involving two domestic semi detached bungalows, one property fully involved in fire, second property 50% involved in fire, ten breathing apparatus, two main jets, two hose reel jets, one covering jet with water supplemented from hydrant *All press enquires to be made through the Police*

The stop message was received at Fri, 02/24/2017 - 13:05

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 Croft
Bridgnorth

Station ground: Bridgnorth

Tuesday, 21 February, 2017 18:38


At 18:38 on Tuesday, 21 February, 2017, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Property Fire in Bridgnorth .

2 fire appliances including the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Bridgnorth and Telford. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Small gear
  • Thermal imaging camera

A faulty oven caused it to overheat and glow red - oven isolated and removed from kitchen. Inspection carried out using thermal imaging camera.

The stop message was received at Tue, 02/21/2017 - 19:00

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

Higher Heath,
Whitchurch

Station ground: Whitchurch

Saturday, 18 February, 2017 13:20


At 13:20 on Saturday, 18 February, 2017, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire in Whitchurch.

3 fire appliances including the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Prees and Whitchurch.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Hosereel jet
  • Thermal imaging camera

Field fire involving grass, measuring approximately 10 x 20 metres. One hose reel jet and thermal image camera in use

The stop message was received at Sat, 02/18/2017 - 13:42

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

Chimney Fire

Hanmer Road Eglwys Cross
Whitchurch

Station ground: Whitchurch

Wednesday, 15 February, 2017 21:08


At 21:08 on Wednesday, 15 February, 2017, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Chimney Fire in Whitchurch.

2 fire appliances including the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Whitchurch.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

  • Hosereel jet
  • Positive Pressure Ventilation

Chimney fire involving wood burning stove and beam involved in fire, one hose reel jet, make up for positive pressure ventilation

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

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