Water Rescue Unit

Water Rescue

Telford Way

Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Friday, 19 July, 2024 08:57

At 08:57 on Friday, 19 July, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Water Rescue in Shrewsbury.

3 fire appliances including the Water Rescue Unit were mobilised from Baschurch, Shrewsbury and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.

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

False alarm raised with good intent.

The stop message was received at Fri, 07/19/2024 - 09:34

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

Water Rescue

Spout Pool

St Quentin Gate

Telford

Station ground: Telford Central

Tuesday, 2 July, 2024 01:14

At 01:14 on Tuesday, 2 July, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Water Rescue in Telford.

2 fire appliances including the Water Rescue Unit were mobilised from Albrighton, Shrewsbury and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Request from Ambulance to assist with possible water rescue. Person located and in the care of Police and Ambulance.

The stop message was received at Tue, 07/02/2024 - 02:34

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

Mountwood Park

Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Thursday, 20 June, 2024 11:14

At 11:14 on Thursday, 20 June, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Animal Rescue in Shrewsbury.

7 fire appliances including the Rescue Tender and the Water Rescue Unit were mobilised from Baschurch, Church Stretton, Shrewsbury and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Calf in River Severn, escorted to river bank by boat and animal rescue team.

The stop message was received at Thu, 06/20/2024 - 13:01

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

Water Rescue

Porthill Bridge

New Street Frankwell

Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Tuesday, 7 May, 2024 17:50

At 17:50 on Tuesday, 7 May, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Water Rescue in Shrewsbury.

3 fire appliances including the Water Rescue Unit were mobilised from Shrewsbury, Telford and Wem. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Incident involved potential water rescue. Fire crews liaised with police and Fire Service were no longer required

The stop message was received at Tue, 05/07/2024 - 18:24

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

Water Rescue

Kingland Bridge

Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Wednesday, 10 April, 2024 12:54

At 12:54 on Wednesday, 10 April, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Water Rescue.

5 fire appliances including the Water Rescue Unit were mobilised from Shrewsbury, Telford Central and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.

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

Reports of a lady on the bridge threatening to jump.1 casualty was left in the care of ambulance and police no fire service action was required. Casualty did not enter the water.

The stop message was received at Wed, 04/10/2024 - 13:03

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

Water Rescue

Kingsland Bridge Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Monday, 11 March, 2024 13:23

At 13:23 on Monday, 11 March, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Water Rescue in Shrewsbury.

3 fire appliances including the Incident Command Unit and the Water Rescue Unit were mobilised from Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.

Crews were called to reports of 2 males seen entering the river. Full visual search of river carried out by Fire Service Personnel. Further information received confirming that the 2 males self rescued themselves before the arrival of the Fire Service.

The stop message was received at Mon, 03/11/2024 - 14:05

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

Water Rescue

Greyfriars Bridge Longden Coleham

Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Thursday, 7 March, 2024 00:43

At 00:43 on Thursday, 7 March, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Water Rescue in Shrewsbury .

3 fire appliances including the Water Rescue Unit were mobilised from Baschurch and Shrewsbury. An Operations officer was in attendance.

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

This incident was a false alarm. Incident left with West Mercia Police.

The stop message was received at Thu, 03/07/2024 - 01:07

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

Water Rescue

Randlay Pool

Randlay

Telford

Station ground: Telford Central

Wednesday, 6 March, 2024 00:39

At 00:39 on Wednesday, 6 March, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Water Rescue in Telford.

3 fire appliances including the Incident Command Unit and the Water Rescue Unit were mobilised from Shrewsbury, Telford Central and Tweedale. An Operations officer was in attendance.

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

Crews assisted West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance, after receiving reports of a person in the water. After a thorough search, all persons were accounted for.

The stop message was received at Wed, 03/06/2024 - 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.

Animal Rescue

Telford Way

Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Friday, 1 March, 2024 10:21

At 10:21 on Friday, 1 March, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Animal Rescue in Shrewsbury .

2 fire appliances including the Rescue Tender and the Water Rescue Unit were mobilised from Shrewsbury and Wellington. An Operations officer was in attendance.

One sheep rescued from river using powered boat. Animal now in care of owner.

The stop message was received at Fri, 03/01/2024 - 12:11

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

Water Rescue

The Iron Bridge

Telford

Station ground: Tweedale

Monday, 26 February, 2024 17:08

At 17:08 on Monday, 26 February, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Water Rescue in Telford.

3 fire appliances including the Incident Command Unit and the Water Rescue Unit were mobilised from Shrewsbury, Telford Central and Tweedale. An Operations officer was in attendance.

This incident was a false alarm. No persons in river.

The stop message was received at Mon, 02/26/2024 - 17:45

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