Road safety

Shrewsbury Fire Station Open Day

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Join us for a celebration at Shrewsbury Fire Station's Open Day, as we commemorate the remarkable 75th anniversary of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service!

Get ready for a day filled with excitement, education, and entertainment for the whole family! Here's what you can expect:

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Thu, 03/08/2023 - 15:43

Biker Down

If you were the first on the scene of a collision involving a biker, would you know what to do?

Would you know who is most at risk, how to protect the area or whether you should remove the helmet of a downed rider?

Actions taken in the first few moments after a collision can be crucial in minimising injuries and can make a real difference to the lives of those involved. But there can be some uncertainty about what to do in these situations.

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Wed, 05/07/2023 - 12:06

Biker Down

If you were the first on the scene of a collision involving a biker, would you know what to do?

Would you know who is most at risk, how to protect the area or whether you should remove the helmet of a downed rider?

Actions taken in the first few moments after a collision can be crucial in minimising injuries and can make a real difference to the lives of those involved. But there can be some uncertainty about what to do in these situations.

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Wed, 05/07/2023 - 12:01

Local University to be home of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s 4x4 driver training

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) and Harper Adams University have reached an agreement that will see the Service’s 4x4 driver training take place on the University’s facility. This will provide SFRS staff with a safe environment to maintain their essential driving skills.

Station Manager James Bainbridge said,

“The location we used previously for the training was no longer accessible, so we really jumped at the chance to work with another local organisation.

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Thu, 27/04/2023 - 09:39

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are supporting Think Bike Week

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and Fire and Rescue Services across the country will be working in partnership with more than 40 other agencies to spearhead a motorcycle safety campaign this spring.

Think Bike Week is aimed at motorcyclists nationally and will highlight key safety messages, including the importance of bike maintenance and the wearing of proper riding kit. Riders will also be encouraged to ‘brush up’ their riding skills at a time when many will be returning to riding after a significant break. The campaign will run from 23rd April – 3rd May.

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Tue, 20/04/2021 - 15:17

Driver thanks on-call crews for rescue from near fatal crash

Young adult, survives near-fatal injuries after accident on *one of the most dangerous roads in the UK.

  • 22-year-old male driver allegedly lost control of vehicle due to mud on the A53 between Loggerheads and Market Drayton

  • The driver faced 14 hours of surgery and walked out of hospital on his 22nd birthday, just 10 days after the accident

  • Driver was a well-known member of the community to the on-call crew that rescued him

Submitted by Maria Bagnall on Wed, 09/12/2020 - 15:39

Fire Service hosts Facebook live vehicle rescue

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 fire crew
Submitted by Maria Bagnall on Tue, 08/12/2020 - 14:12

Ready Willing and Able to go extra mile to support their communities

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is taking part in the National Fire Chiefs Council’s  (NFCC) "Ready Willing and Able" campaign which launches today (April 15 l) which will show how fire and rescue services in the UK are going the extra mile to protect and support their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Firefighters and support staff across Shropshire will be sharing stories on social media about how they’re using their wide range of skills to provide community reassurance and help, in response to the national crisis.

Submitted by Maria Bagnall on Wed, 15/04/2020 - 14:12

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