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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

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

Interim Assistant Chief Fire Officer appointed at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Sam Burton, currently an Area Manager at West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS), will be joining Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) as interim Assistant Chief Fire Officer at the end of this month.

She has been appointed to add senior capacity into the leadership team, working alongside service managers.

Sam is an experienced officer and has recently returned to WMFS from a secondment to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, where she undertook the role of Assistant Chief Fire Officer responsible for People and Business Transformation.

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Wed, 08/05/2024 - 17:15

Shropshire Fire Crews Attend Property Fire in Shrewsbury Town Centre

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 Mercia Police were also in attendance.

The fire which is believed to have started in the kitchen was put out by crews wearing breathing apparatus using hose reel jets.

Group Manager Scott Bishop, who attended the incident, said:

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Thu, 14/03/2024 - 11:39

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