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West Mercia Local Resilience Forum response to national disorder

Local agencies are working together to ensure we remain vigilant and prepared after large-scale disorder elsewhere in the country. 

The criminal behaviour has not been imitated across Herefordshire, Shropshire or Worcestershire, and there is no confirmed intelligence of any planned unlawful activity over the coming days, but we remain vigilant, prepared and confident in our ability to respond. 

Submitted by Yvonne Homer on Fri, 09/08/2024 - 14:33

Appointment of two temporary Assistant Chief Fire Officers.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service can now announce that after a thorough recruitment process the Service will be appointing two temporary Assistant Chief Fire Officers.

Karen Gowreesunker will be joining SFRS from West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) as Head of Corporate Services and Jason Kirby from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) will join as Head of Service Delivery. 

Karen comes to us with a wealth of experience in both the private and public sector and was appointed to the role of temporary Assistant Chief Fire Officer of WMFS in January 2023.

Submitted by Yvonne Homer on Fri, 26/07/2024 - 11:01

Wellington Fire Station Open Day

Wellington Fire Station welcome all to their open day! There will be lots to see and do on the day:

  • Community fire safety advice
  • Road and water safety guidance
  • RTC demonstration
  • Interactive outreach vehicle
  • Animal rescue demonstration
  • Games and activities
  • Light refreshments
  • Station and appliance tours

All money raised going to The Fire Fighters Charity.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Fri, 12/07/2024 - 14:21

Ludlow Fire Station Fun Day

There will be lots to see and do at Ludlow Fire Station's fun day!

  • Bouncy castle
  • hook-a-duck
  • Raffle
  • Refreshments
  • Meet the crew
  • ..and much more!

All proceeds raised will go to The Fire Fighters Charity and other local causes.

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Fri, 12/07/2024 - 14:18

Shrewsbury Fire Station Open Day

What's on?

Join us for a celebration at Shrewsbury Fire Station's Open Day.

Please note: 10am - 11am will be a dedicated hour for special educational needs and disability (SEND) visitors, with the general public welcome from 11am to 3pm

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 Wed, 03/07/2024 - 11:10

We say farewell to Firefighting Legend after Four decades

Trevor Willams or ‘Trev the Egg’, as he is endearingly known by those that have served with him, has dedicated 40 years of his life to being an On-Call Firefighter and Watch Manager at Clun Fire Station.

He has spent four decades ‘juggling’ his firefighting career with his role as a partner in a family poultry farm business along with his homelife, what a massive achievement! 

Trevor has enjoyed being a firefighter, he said:

Submitted by Yvonne Homer on Mon, 01/07/2024 - 14:54

We say farewell to Firefighting Legend after Four decades

Trevor Willams or ‘Trev the Egg’, as he is endearingly known by those that have served with him, has dedicated 40 years of his life to being an On-Call Firefighter and Watch Manager at Clun Fire Station.

He has spent four decades ‘juggling’ his firefighting career with his role as a partner in a family poultry farm business along with his homelife, what a massive achievement! 

Trevor has enjoyed being a firefighter, he said:

Submitted by Yvonne Homer on Mon, 01/07/2024 - 14:54

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service bid farewell to Adrian Bowen

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service wish to say a fond farewell to one of its finest On-Call Firefighters, Adrian Bowen.

Adrian is retiring after serving 32 years as Firefighter and Watch Manager at Oswestry Fire Station.

His firefighting career began when a Royal Mail work colleague encouraged him to sign up. As he had always admired the local firefighters, he knew that it was something he had to do.  

Submitted by Yvonne Homer on Wed, 19/06/2024 - 14:35

Evening of celebration for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service at Theatre Severn

Theatre Severn hosted a long service and good conduct awards ceremony on Monday 17 June for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff.

Honoured on the night were 16 recipients of the Long Service and Good Conduct award, presented to employees in recognition of 20, 30 or 40 years of exemplary service; including former SFRS Chief Fire Officer Rod Hammerton.

High Sheriff Brian Welti and Rod Hammerton

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Wed, 19/06/2024 - 10:41

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