Fire Service hosts Facebook live vehicle rescue

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To highlight the dangers of winter driving, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is hosting a live Facebook casualty rescue known as an ‘extrication’. Almost a third of all collisions in Shropshire (in 2019) ended in death or serious injury Long-term emotional impact of RTCs can devastate families  Facebook audience invited to submit questions live to […]

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service pledges support for Electrical Fire Safety Week 2020

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has pledged its support for Electrical Fire Safety Week – Monday, 23 to Sunday, 29 November 2020. The week will see organisations from across the UK, work together to encourage consumers to purchase and use genuine electrical products correctly and ensure they are working safely and efficiently. Throughout the […]

New Assistant Chief Fire Officers appointed

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New Assistant Chief Fire Officers appointed to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority, the body responsible for overseeing the work of the fire and rescue service, has announced the appointment of two, senior posts. From January, the Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) posts will report directly to the Chief Fire […]

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Warns of dangers ahead of Diwali

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to ‘think twice’ about hosting Diwali or ‘Festival of Light’ firework displays ahead of this weekend’s celebrations.   Jon Temple, Head of Protection and Prevention – the teams that support businesses and residents, said: “Diwali is an important festival and usually a major celebration for communities across […]