A team of volunteers from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have set off for their annual trip to Romania to donate much needed fire equipment and to provide aid to an old people’s home.

The aid convoy will travel 1,800 miles across Europe to deliver four fire engines, two 4x4 vehicles, equipment and uniforms to fire stations in Transylvania.

A total of three firefighters from Merseyside are also joining the 11 strong Shropshire expedition codenamed Operation Sabre.

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 playgroup visits to Bridgnorth fire station, Whitchurch firefighters at a supermarket, the brigade’s Outreach education vehicle at a party in a park at Albrighton, and a visit to a nursery in Shrewsbury. Firefighters will also be at Admaston House community centre on June 28 with a fire engine to talk to families about fire safety.

Three members of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have been honoured with invites to the Queen's Royal Garden parties.

Wem Watch Manager Phil Smith, Shrewsbury Fire Control Watch Manager Ian Titley and Station Manager Neil Griffiths attended the prestigious Buckingham Palace events in June.

Chief Fire Officer John Redmond said: "The honour is in recognition of their dedication and good work for the county fire and rescue service.  We are very proud of them."

A Shropshire firefighter who has helped to raise more than £42,000 has been recognised for his “outstanding” contribution to charity.

An “on call” firefighter at Prees and Hodnet fire stations, Alan Smith received the Telent Shield for his “tireless” fundraising from Councillor John Hurtst-Knight. (pictured below)

Over the past five years, Alan has run local bingo nights with he help of his parents John and Sue with the aim of supporting local charities and the National Fire Fighters Charity.

The UK’s longest serving firefighter from Shropshire is to be recognised for his distinguished service.

Roger Smith (69), a former mayor of Market Drayton, has been a member of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service for a record 47 years.

He has been awarded the High Sheriff’s Good Citizen’s Award for his “substantial contribution” to society and for making “a significant difference” to the safety and well being of his local community.