News

14th March, 2024

We were alerted to a property fire at 8:20pm on Wednesday 13th March. 

5 fire appliances including the Incident Support Unit were mobilised to The Curry House on Mardol from Shrewsbury, Telford Central and Wem. 3 fire officers and West...

11th March, 2024

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has commissioned and concluded an independent review into the culture of the organisation. 

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8th February, 2024

But whether they’re lending a hand or simply seeking a snack, it’s important to make sure that they know the hazards of a hot hob.

As part of the Fire Kills campaign, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is encouraging parents and...

8th February, 2024

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is opening its doors at Tweedale Fire Station to show the public what it takes to be an on-call firefighter.

The taster day will take place on Saturday 24th February. The event is open to everyone and is...

7th February, 2024

Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority is proposing an increase of 2.99 per cent to the portion of council tax which goes to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. This equates to just over £3.30 per year, or 6p per week and we want to hear what you...

31st January, 2024

Meet Lee, who has been a firefighter here in Shropshire Fire and Resce Service for more than twenty years. 

He joined in 2001 after being rejected on his first attempt to apply a few years prior. He said he began to research the role and...

31st January, 2024

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are reminding the public to extra care with cigarettes following a serious fire in Oswestry.

Crews were called to Queen Elixabeth Close at around 5.20pm on Tuesday 30th January to reports of smoke coming...

22nd January, 2024

Our wholetime recruitment applications are opening today (Monday 22 January) and we're hosting drop in sessions for anyone who would like to speak to us face to face for more information.

We're holding sessions across the county and all...

17th January, 2024

Meet Paul  

Paul has been in the Fire Service for more than thirty years and is still enjoying his career with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). 

In 1991 Paul was working a chef and felt stuck in a rut, in need of a new...

17th January, 2024

Meet Watch Manager Katie, who has been in the fire service for twenty years. 

Katie joined in 2004, leaving behind her role in the ambulance service for a different kind of challenge. She went on to become a firefighter serving in both...

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