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A taste of firefighting - for women

Two women in protective suits receive instruction from a firefighter whilst in standing in the cage of the Aerial Platform Ladder

Shropshire women get a taste of life as a firefighter with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service at a previous “taster” day

Women who want to find out about being firefighters are invited to a “taster day“ to see what it is all about at Oswestry Fire Station later this month.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Sat, 19/10/2013 - 12:47

TICK, TOCK, TEST

When you change your clocks back an hour this coming Sunday (October 27) don’t forget to test your smoke alarm at the same time.

The smoke alarm tests should be carried out weekly as part of regular maintenance checks to ensure they are in good working order all year round.

The nationwide “Tick, Tock, Test” message from Fire Kills, is a Government initiative to remind people to test their smoke alarm to help reduce deaths and injuries from fire.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Sat, 19/10/2013 - 12:42

Hoax call in Bridgnorth

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a hoax 999 call at 8.38pm Monday 7th October 2013 from a phone box outside the Co-Op in Lodge Lane, Bridgnorth.

The young male caller falsely reported a house was on fire in Beestons Close, Bridgnorth. Two crews from Bridgnorth and Much Wenlock and an Officer were called to the address.

Hoax calls can cost lives, whilst crews are called out to these false calls they cannot attend real emergencies and as a result fire crews have to be directed from other areas. These delays can cost lives.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Tue, 08/10/2013 - 14:04

2013 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

October 4 - 6, 2013 Memorial Will Honor Firefighters Who Died in the Line of Duty During 2012 and Previous Years.

Every October, the Foundation sponsors the official national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. Thousands attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Live Web Streaming: http://weekend.firehero.org/live/

Submitted by web-services-officer on Fri, 04/10/2013 - 17:13

Car fire near Newport being treated as arson

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended a report of a car fire at 10.04pm Sunday 22nd September 2013 at Rock Acres, Lilleshall near Newport. Two appliances from Newport and Wellington attended.

The fire involved a grey Audi A3 and is being treated as arson.

If anyone has any information about this arson attack they are asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Fri, 27/09/2013 - 14:00

Statement from Shropshire's Chief Fire Officer John Redmond

The Fire Brigades Union has notified all Fire and Rescue Authorities, across England and Wales, that a strike is to take place on September 25 between noon and 4pm.

John Redmond, Chief Fire Officer for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “We have been planning for potential strike action for some time and feel that we are fully prepared. However, I would appeal to the public to take extra care to keep themselves and their families safe and follow the ten point plan detailed in this article and the additional guidance that can be found on our website.

Submitted by Kayleigh Owen on Wed, 18/09/2013 - 10:43

Shropshire street pastors in river rescue training

Street pastors responsible for a dramatic fall in drownings in the River Severn in Shrewsbury last night (Monday, Sept 9th) received lifesaving tuition on river rescues from Shropshire firefighters.

The church going volunteers, who range from the mid-twenties to retired, and include teachers, charity and health workers, learned how to throw buoyancy aids and lines from the safety of the towpath to firefighters in the water who are members of the brigade’s Swiftwater Rescue Team.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 11/09/2013 - 11:00

Hoax call telephone kiosk Mount Pleasant Road, Shrewsbury

At 16.50pm on Wednesday 4th September Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a 999 call from a young male who said his name was Ryan and was 12 years of age reporting a property on fire in Mount Pleasant Road Shrewsbury. The call was made from the telephone kiosk in Mount Pleasant Road near the shops.

At the time of the incident the two Shrewsbury Crews were dealing with a Large Goods Vehicle Fire in Shrewsbury nr Nescliffe.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Fri, 06/09/2013 - 14:51

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