Dramatic rescue on River Severn

Specialist rescue crews from Shrewsbury, Telford and Wellington carried out a dramatic rescue on the River Severn last week in Coalport.

A couple had gotten into difficulty in their hire canoe after it hit a rock and capsized. The incident happened about 400m downstream from the Woodbridge Public House.

The alarm was raised when people at the nearby caravan park heard cries for help.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Thu, 08/08/2013 - 14:44

Obituary Announcement – David (‘Chalky’) White

Fire service colleagues (past and present) will no doubt be sad to learn that retired firefighter David (‘Chalky’) White passed away at the Princess Royal Hospital on Monday 22^nd July following a recent illness.

Chalky transferred from Derbyshire Fire Service in 1972 and served at Tweedale Fire Station (day-crewed) for many years prior to retiring at Telford Central Fire Station in 1992.

His funeral service will be held at Telford Crematorium on Tuesday 30^th July at 10:00hrs.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family at this time.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Fri, 26/07/2013 - 11:14

Be a firefighter in Bishops Castle

A female firefighter is pictured in protective kit in front of a wall of flames

Be a firefighter in Bishops Castle – that is the message for would be recruits from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

A recruitment evening will be held from 7pm to 8.30pm on Thursday (July 25th) when anyone interested can walk into Bishops Castle fire station in Church Lane and talk to men and women firefighters.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Tue, 23/07/2013 - 17:10

Help for Shropshire people affected by house fires

Photo of mainly white van on the station yard

Shropshire’s new Fire and Emergency Support Service vehicle

A unique service to offer practical and emotional support to people affected by house fires and other emergencies has been launched by the British Red Cross in conjunction with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Thu, 18/07/2013 - 15:32

Shrewsbury Fire Station charity open day

Three men and a young girl pictured in front of a fire appliance with a Firefighters Charity banner

Shrewsbury restaurant owner John Mustafa makes a charity donation to Watch Manager Mel Kapitanec, firefighter Keith Woodville and daughter Amelia after the fire station's annual open day

Shropshire firefighters showcased their skills to the public at a charity open day at Shrewsbury Fire Station which raised £500.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Mon, 15/07/2013 - 11:32

Think before you swim

After the tragic death of a young man in Bridgnorth today, we are reminded of the dangers of swimming in open water.

The UK has been fortunate enough in seeing temperatures rise to 30 degrees in the last few days. With this weather set to continue, fire officers are warning members of the public not to swim in rivers and lakes. The water may appear calm on the surface and warm to the touch, however, this can be misleading as there are many dangers below. Such as strong currents, lower temperatures and unseen debris.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Fri, 12/07/2013 - 15:48

Appeal for vigilance during heatwave

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service asks the Public to remain vigilant during the hot weather.

The recent fire at Grinshill provides an example of just how severe such fires can become in a short space of time. The pictures taken at the scene were shocking and looked more like an Australian or Californian fire than an incident in Shropshire.

The weather is extremely hot and the ground has dried out this significantly increases the risk of fires. You should avoid bonfires and be extremely careful with barbecues and discarded cigarettes.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Fri, 12/07/2013 - 14:02

Launch of British Red Cross and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service partnership

The official launch of a British Red Cross and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service partnership was sealed with a handshake on the 1st July 2013.

The Fire Emergency Support Service or FESS takes the form of a vehicle crewed by volunteers who, when mobilised by the Fire service attend incidents and offer emotional support to victims of emergencies such as house fires and road traffic collisions.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 10/07/2013 - 16:47

Summer fire safety campaign

A massive summer fire safety campaign is being launched in Shropshire to reduce the number of accidental fires which traditionally increase during the school holidays.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Safety in the Home team is spearheading a public awareness campaign so that people know how to prevent fires from starting.

The kitchen has been identified as the most dangerous room in the home with 146 cooking fires reported in county homes in one year from April 2012 to 2013.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 10/07/2013 - 16:40

Car destroyed in arson attack following Shropshire burglary

Burglars who sneaked into a Shropshire home and stole a car from the drive, set fire to the vehicle a short time later.

The blue VW Passat, registration number S4BAB, was taken from a house in Brownlow Crescent, Ellesmere after thieves entered through a back door and stole the keys.
An Acer Aspire lap top and two watches were also stolen from the premises in the early hours of Saturday.

The car was abandoned and set on fire at round 2.15am Saturday 6^th July 2013 in a lane near Penybryn Crescent, Whittington.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 10/07/2013 - 10:24

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