Welfare Unit
Barn Fire
Woodbatch Farm
Bishops Castle
Station ground: Bishops Castle
Thursday, 22 July, 2021 15:42
At 15:42 on Thursday, 22 July, 2021, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Barn Fire in Bishops Castle.
6 fire appliances including the Light Pumping Unit, the Water Carrier and the Welfare Unit were mobilised from Bishops Castle, Bridgnorth, Clun, Craven Arms, Shrewsbury and Telford Central. Operations, Safety and Principal officers were in attendance.
Also at the scene of the incident were: the Police.
Bales of hay in barn on fire. Two hose reel jets, two main jets used to extinguish fire and thermal imaging camera also in use.
The stop message was received at Fri, 07/23/2021 - 15:42
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Property Fire
High Street
Market Drayton
Station ground: Market Drayton
Wednesday, 23 June, 2021 18:33
At 18:33 on Wednesday, 23 June, 2021, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Property Fire in Market Drayton .
6 fire appliances including the Aerial Ladder Platform, the Incident Command Unit, the Incident Support Unit and the Welfare Unit were mobilised from Hodnet, Market Drayton, Newport, Prees and Whitchurch. Operations and Safety officers were in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- 13.5m ladder
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Electric Saws/Cutters
- Hosereel jet
- Main jet
- Small gear
- Thermal imaging camera
Also at the scene of the incident were: the Land Ambulance Service and the Police.
Crews in attendance at a building fire. 6 appliances plus the aerial ladder platform and command support unit in attendance Fire now extinguished, cutting away complete
The stop message was received at Thu, 06/24/2021 - 00:28
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
Hatton
Market Drayton
Station ground: Market Drayton
Thursday, 8 April, 2021 16:51
At 16:51 on Thursday, 8 April, 2021, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Barn Fire in Market Drayton.
6 fire appliances including the Incident Command Unit, the Rescue Tender, the Water Carrier and the Welfare Unit were mobilised from Hodnet, Market Drayton, Newport, Telford and Wellington. Operations and Safety officers were in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Hosereel jet
- Main jet
Barn fire involving straw and manitou machine. Fire crew used 3 hose reel jets, 6 breathing apparatus, 3 x 45mm jets and 3 improvised monitors.
The stop message was received at Thu, 04/08/2021 - 22:08
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Factory Fire
Pork Farms
Maer Lane
Market Drayton
Station ground: Market Drayton
Thursday, 18 March, 2021 23:33
At 23:33 on Thursday, 18 March, 2021, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Factory Fire.
6 fire appliances including the Aerial Ladder Platform, the Incident Command Unit, the Incident Support Unit and the Welfare Unit were mobilised from Hodnet, Market Drayton, Shrewsbury and Telford Central. Operations, Fire Investigation and Safety officers were in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Covering jet
- Hosereel jet
Fire in large storage unit, 4 Breathing Apparatus, 2 Hose Reel Jets, 1 Covering jet, Aerial Ladder Platform, and six pumps in attendance, including two pumps from adjoining brigades.
The stop message was received at Fri, 03/19/2021 - 05:54
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 Commercial
Granville Recycling Plant, Grange Lane, Redhill, Telford
Thursday, 17 September, 2020 04:42
At 04:42 on Thursday, 17 September, 2020, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire Commercial in Granville Recycling Plant, Grange Lane, Redhill, Telford.
8 fire appliances including the Light Pumping Unit and the Welfare Unit were mobilised from Albrighton, Bridgnorth, Newport, Shrewsbury, Telford Central, Tweedale and Wellington. Operations, Fire Investigation and Safety officers were in attendance.
Large fire affecting the whole of the recycling site, approximately 100 metres x 100 metres, being dealt with by a number of fire crews.
The stop message was received at Fri, 09/18/2020 - 11:04
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
Shropshire Skips
Halesfield 14
Telford
Station ground: Telford Central
Monday, 27 April, 2020 19:44
At 19:44 on Monday, 27 April, 2020, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Property Fire in Telford.
8 fire appliances including the Incident Command Unit, the Light Pumping Unit and the Welfare Unit were mobilised from Telford Central, Tweedale and Wellington. Operations and Safety officers were in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Main jet
This incident involved a quantity of recycling alight within the compound. Crews extinguished using main jets.
The stop message was received at Mon, 04/27/2020 - 21:35
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
Leaton
Bomere Heath
Station ground: Shrewsbury
Sunday, 15 September, 2019 14:48
At 14:48 on Sunday, 15 September, 2019, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open.
8 fire appliances including the Incident Support Unit, the Light Pumping Unit and the Welfare Unit were mobilised from Bridgnorth, Hodnet, Minsterley, Newport, Prees, Shrewsbury, Telford Central, Wem and Whitchurch. Operations, Hazmat and Safety officers were in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Hosereel jet
- Main jet
Fire involving approximately 100 tonnes of hay, together with brick built farm 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.
Barn Fire
Kynaston
Kinnerley
Oswestry
Station ground: Baschurch
Tuesday, 10 September, 2019 19:36
At 19:36 on Tuesday, 10 September, 2019, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Barn Fire.
4 fire appliances including the Water Carrier and the Welfare Unit were mobilised from Baschurch, Newport, Oswestry and Shrewsbury. An Operations officer was 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 Police.
Fire involving one agricultural building measuring approximately 75 metres x 60 metres. Building contains 150 tonnes of hay and 25 tonnes loose grass. Crews using 2 breathing apparatus, 2 hose reel jets, and 2 main jets to extinguish the fire.
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
Cleobury North, Bridgnorth
Station ground: Bridgnorth
Monday, 29 July, 2019 07:39
At 07:39 on Monday, 29 July, 2019, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as House Fire in Cleobury North, Bridgnorth .
4 fire appliances including the Aerial Ladder Platform, the Incident Command Unit, the Water Carrier and the Welfare Unit were mobilised from Bridgnorth, Cleobury Mortimer, Ludlow, Much Wenlock and Telford Central. Operations, Fire Investigation, Safety and Principal officers were in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- 13.5m ladder
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Covering jet
- Hosereel jet
- Small gear
Also at the scene of the incident were: the British Red Cross Fire and Emergency Support Service (FESS) and the Police.
One domestic property involved in fire.
The stop message was received at Mon, 07/29/2019 - 10:22
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
Lamledge Lane
Shifnal
Station ground: Telford Central
Friday, 19 April, 2019 04:41
At 04:41 on Friday, 19 April, 2019, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Property Fire in Shifnal.
5 fire appliances including the Aerial Ladder Platform, the Incident Command Unit, the Incident Support Unit, the Light Pumping Unit, the Water Carrier and the Welfare Unit were mobilised from Albrighton, Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Telford, Telford Central, Tweedale and Wellington. Operations, Hazmat, Fire Investigation, Safety, Principal and Specialist Advisor officers were in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Covering jet
- Hosereel jet
Also at the scene of the incident were: the Police.
Fire involving one industrial unit measuring 30 metres x 30 metres. Crews using four breathing apparatus, 2 hose reel jets and two main jets. Partial collapse of the building structure.
The stop message was received at Fri, 04/19/2019 - 07:50
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.




