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"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

Dyslexia Honours for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

 

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has been honoured for its “trailblazing” work to support staff with dyslexia.

They were hailed as “super champions” for being proactive and supportive employers at the Dyslexia Awards 2017.

Winner of the Supportive Employer Award for more than 50 employees, they were praised by judges for having a positive impact on their staff and changing perceptions of dyslexics and dyslexia across Shropshire.

Submitted by Elaine.Adams on Fri, 01/12/2017 - 09:18

Firefighter Strikes Gold with Safety Campaign

 

A Shropshire firefighter’s campaign to make fire safety fun for children has proved rock solid with lifesaving messages painted onto stones and distributed around the area.

Mark Smith, Watch Manager at Market Drayton Fire Station, inscribed brightly coloured messages such as “Get Out, Stay Out, Call 999” and “Big or Small, Fire Safety is For All.” The Shropshire Fire and Rescue logo was also added to a total of eight rocks which he then hid in local play parks, car parks and at the library.

Submitted by Elaine.Adams on Wed, 22/11/2017 - 16:18

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