Ground monitor
Property Fire
Salwey Arms
Woofferton, Ludlow
Station ground: Ludlow
Thursday, 28 August, 2025 16:06
At 16:06 on Thursday, 28 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Property Fire in Woofferton, Ludlow.
3 fire appliances were mobilised from Ludlow. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Ground monitor
- Positive Pressure Ventilation
This incident involved an electrical fault involving cooler in cellar. Fire extinguished and crews used positive pressure ventilation fan to clear smoke from property. Assistance provided by Hereford and Worcester Fire Service.
The stop message was received at Thu, 08/28/2025 - 16:50
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Car Fire
Oak Street
Oswestry
Station ground: Oswestry
Friday, 25 July, 2025 09:56
At 09:56 on Friday, 25 July, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Car Fire in Oswestry.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Ellesmere.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Ground monitor
- Hosereel jet
- Thermal imaging camera
Also at the scene of the incident were: the Police.
One campervan fully involved and destroyed by fire including one propane cylinder. One car also affected by fire with superficial burning due to heat from campervan. Crews used two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire and cool the propane cylinder. Crews also used a ground monitor to prevent re-ignition and a thermal imaging camera in use to check temperatures.
The stop message was received at Fri, 07/25/2025 - 12:02
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
Mercia Drive
Telford
Station ground: Wellington
Saturday, 6 January, 2024 19:19
At 19:19 on Saturday, 6 January, 2024, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as AFA in Telford.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Wellington.
Attending crews used the following equipment:
Also at the scene of the incident were: a utility company.
Carbon Monoxide Detector activating. Crews carried out inspection of property using gas monitor. Advice given to occupier and gas board attending. Gas and boiler isolated by fire crews.
The stop message was received at Sat, 01/06/2024 - 19:45
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Barn Fire
Caynham
Ludlow
Station ground: Ludlow
Monday, 1 May, 2023 10:51
At 10:51 on Monday, 1 May, 2023, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Barn Fire in Ludlow.
2 fire appliances including the Light Pumping Unit and the Water Carrier were mobilised from Bridgnorth, Cleobury Mortimer and Ludlow. Operations and Fire Investigation officers were in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Covering jet
- Ground monitor
- Hosereel jet
- Main jet
- Rakes, shovels, mathooks
- Small gear
- Thermal imaging camera
Also at the scene of the incident were: the Police.
Accidental fire in outbuilding involving propane cylinders. Crews removed and cooled cylinders. Fire extinguished using hosereel jets, covering jets and main jet and all electrics have been isolated by fire service personnel.
The stop message was received at Mon, 05/01/2023 - 11:47
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Barn Fire
May House Farm
Alveley
Station ground: Bridgnorth
Saturday, 24 April, 2021 17:17
At 17:17 on Saturday, 24 April, 2021, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Barn Fire in Alveley.
4 fire appliances were mobilised from Bridgnorth and Cleobury Mortimer. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Ground monitor
This incident was a barn fire. Crews have extinguished the fire and are damping down.
The stop message was received at Sat, 04/24/2021 - 18:30
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
Hanwood Road
Shrewsbury
Station ground: Shrewsbury
Thursday, 8 October, 2020 17:36
At 17:36 on Thursday, 8 October, 2020, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Property Fire in Shrewsbury.
6 fire appliances including the Incident Command Unit and the Incident Support Unit were mobilised from Baschurch, Hodnet, Minsterley, Shrewsbury and Telford Central. Operations, Hazmat and Safety officers were in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Covering jet
- Ground monitor
- Main jet
- Thermal imaging camera
Also at the scene of the incident were: the Land Ambulance Service and the Police.
Fire involving a mechanics workshop and contents.
The stop message was received at Thu, 10/08/2020 - 20:22
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
Morda Road
Oswestry
Station ground: Oswestry
Sunday, 20 October, 2019 21:28
At 21:28 on Sunday, 20 October, 2019, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Property Fire.
3 fire appliances including the Aerial Ladder Platform were mobilised from Oswestry and Shrewsbury. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- 9/10.5m ladder
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Covering jet
- Ground monitor
- Hosereel jet
- Main jet
Also at the scene of the incident were: the British Red Cross Fire and Emergency Support Service (FESS) , the Police and a utility company.
Fire involving a log store which is 100% involved in fire. Fire has spread to domestic property, including the roof. Assistance from North Wales Fire Service.
The stop message was received at Mon, 10/21/2019 - 01:03
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Shed Fire
Vauxhall Terrace, Longford Road, Newport
Station ground: Newport
Saturday, 17 November, 2018 16:52
At 16:52 on Saturday, 17 November, 2018, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Shed Fire.
2 fire appliances were mobilised from Newport, Telford and Wellington. Operations and Fire Investigation officers were in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Ground monitor
- Hosereel jet
Fire involving one wooden shed 5 metres x 6 metres. Crews used four breathing apparatus and four hose reel jets to extinguish.
The stop message was received at Sat, 11/17/2018 - 20:03
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Barn Fire
Rushton
Wellington
Station ground: Wellington
Sunday, 15 July, 2018 20:08
At 20:08 on Sunday, 15 July, 2018, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Barn Fire in Wellington.
8 fire appliances including the Light Pumping Unit and the Water Carrier were mobilised from Bridgnorth, Church Stretton, Hodnet, Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury, Telford and Wellington. Operations and Safety officers were in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Ground monitor
- Hosereel jet
Fire involving a large number of small hay bales within a barn.
The stop message was received at Mon, 07/16/2018 - 01:02
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Shed Fire
Weston Rhyn near Oswestry
Station ground: Oswestry
Wednesday, 1 June, 2016 19:09
At 19:09 on Wednesday, 1 June, 2016, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Shed Fire in Weston Rhyn near Oswestry .
2 fire appliances were mobilised from Oswestry. A Fire Investigation officer was in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Ground monitor
- Hosereel jet
Fire involving domestic shed and hedge, one propane cylinder also involved, crews now have the fire under control using a ground monitor to cool the cylinder and one hose reel jet, damping down and turning over in progress. Fire investigation is now taking place
The stop message was received at Wed, 06/01/2016 - 20:41
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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