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Oxygen Masks for Animals Campaign

 

Animals which struggle to survive after breathing in smoke in Shropshire house fires now have a much better chance of survival after a successful campaign to stock all county fire engines with pet sized oxygen masks.

Two Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service employees who helped to support a fundraising campaign backed by the public have been praised for their efforts.

Submitted by Elaine.Adams on Fri, 02/02/2018 - 09:47

Apprentices on the Career Ladder

 

School leavers are well on the career ladder almost three years after joining the first apprentice scheme at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

From fire safety inspector to Technical Support Officer, web and graphic designer to IT technician and an apprentice who gives fire safety talks to children– all five are now in a broad range of careers offering a bright jobs outlook.

They have passed exams, learned new skills and gained qualifications to add to their achievements along the way.

Submitted by Elaine.Adams on Mon, 29/01/2018 - 11:38

"Chance" Horse Rescue

 

An elderly horse called Chance who fell into a ditch was fortunate to be rescued by firefighters from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s highly trained animal rescue team based in Wellington.

It took the strength of more than 15 firefighters to pull the animal out of the mud filled ditch in a 90 minute rescue operation.

Submitted by Elaine.Adams on Wed, 24/01/2018 - 17:32

Firefighter awards and images

 

A selection of images of the latest on call firefighter recruits from across Shropshire at the event to celebrate their success in "passing out."

Ryan Talbot (Telford), Dan Cowan (Shrewsbury), Jon Hirst (Ludlow) and Nick Lewis (Ludlow) all won the Top Student awards.

Gemma Higgins (Wem), Chris Birch (Ellesmere) and Jack Parry (Minsterley) all won the Instructor's Award.

 

 

Submitted by Elaine.Adams on Tue, 23/01/2018 - 12:08

Celebration of Success

 

What does a Shropshire beekeeper, rose breeder, professional golfer and survival instructor have in common ?

They are among the latest firefighter recruits to “pass out” after successfully completing the first part of their on going training.

A total of 24 men and women from all walks of life, who joined the service in 2016 and 2017, attended a Celebration of Success event at Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, tonight.

Submitted by Elaine.Adams on Mon, 22/01/2018 - 23:33

Images from the Festival of Carols

 

Children from Bicton School Choir joined honoured guests and firefighter families to sing their hearts out at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service's Festival of Carols held at Barnabas Community Church, Shrewsbury. Funds were raised for both the Firefighters' Charity and the Shrewsbury Food Bank which has helped thousands in need of help.

Submitted by Elaine.Adams on Thu, 14/12/2017 - 17:02

Firefighters' Festival of Carols Beats The Big Freeze

Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service's annual Festival of Carols will go ahead as planned tomorrow evening (Wednesday, 13 Dec) and the fire service says anyone is welcome.

The carol service at the Barnabas Community Church in Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury, will begin at 7pm and the fire service has extended a special invitation to anyone who missed their own carol service because of the bad weather.

Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Andy Johnson, said: "We aren't going to let the wintry weather beat us and all are welcome."

Submitted by Deryn Jones on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 11:55

Xmas Fire Safety Messages

 

A vivid and chilling film of a Christmas tree rapidly burning with fierce flames enveloping a room in less than a minute is a stark fire safety warning, says Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

But it’s not the only danger, with blazes often starting in the kitchen and being the most likely start of a house fire, reveals Shropshire Fire Safety Officer Alison Teece.

Submitted by Elaine.Adams on Thu, 07/12/2017 - 14:05

Don't Drink and Drown Campaign

 

Young people who drink too much alcohol and walk home alongside the River Severn are being made aware of the dangers with the launch of a Don’t Drink and Drown and “Respect the Water” campaign in Shropshire.

Shrewsbury publicans and club owners are joining firefighters, police and councils to get the lifesaving message home to mainly young revellers out celebrating in the run up to Christmas and the New Year.

Submitted by Elaine.Adams on Fri, 01/12/2017 - 10:08

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