Shrewsbury Fire Station held a successful open day with eye catching demonstrations including a chip pan fire as firefighters and community fire safety officers showcased their skills to display the wide variety of work they do.
A total of...
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19th September, 2014
A unique service giving practical and emotional help to people suffering from the trauma of a house fire, flood or other serious emergency has made a "huge difference" to people's lives since it was launched in Shropshire.
The Red Cross...
15th September, 2014
Black History Month, Older People’s Day, World Mental Health Day, and Shropshire Rainbow Festival are all happening in October. To help us celebrate these events we are inviting you to visit us at Shrewsbury Fire Station Telford Central Fire...
15th September, 2014
A quarter of electric blankets were condemned as a dangerous fire safety risk in tests carried out in Shropshire last year, warned Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The brigade has again linked up with Shrewsbury’s RMW Electrical to...
11th August, 2014
The Fire Brigade’s Union will be taking a series of strikes over eight days from Saturday August 9 until Saturday August 16.
There will be two periods of strikes on each of the eight days with the first period between 12pm and 2pm and the...
16th July, 2014
A major fire safety campaign is being launched by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service to reduce injuries from accidental fires that traditionally increase during the summer.
Firefighters and community fire safety officers are...
30th June, 2014
The people of Shropshire are being asked to give their views on major cost cutting plans for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service at a series of public meetings being held across the county in July.
The public can question fire chiefs and...
24th June, 2014
Children are learning about fire safety with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service during Child Safety Week.
Fire crews from across the county are educating youngsters about the dangers from fire at a series of events.
They include...
2nd June, 2014
A total of 249 people have been rescued by Shropshire firefighters over the past year, revealed the Assistant Chief Fire Officer.
They were saved from fires, cut free from crashed vehicles and rescued from floods, said Andy Johnson at a...
13th May, 2014
Arson is a crime and should be reported to the police.
At the beginning of Arson Awareness week, the Arson Prevention Forum has issued ‘Top Ten’ messages to cut down the risk of arson.
Lee Howell, Chairman of the Arson Prevention Forum...
