Flooding in the Bridgnorth area

Due to heavy rain in the Bridgnorth area a number of properties and roads have been affected by localised flooding.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service resources have been deployed into the Bridgnorth area – these currently include both SFRS boats as well as a number of SRT (Swift Water Rescue) trained personnel, along with water first responders.

Rescues have included a 90 year old male from his car, as well as 2 females and a dog from other vehicles.

Further heavy rain is forecast for this afternoon so resources will remain in the area for the rest of the day.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Thu, 28/06/2012 - 11:09

Serious property fire in Telford

At 2:34am on the 27^th June 2012 Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were mobilised to a person reported property fire at Newstart supported housing scheme, 18 – 24 Revlow Court, Brunel Road, Telford TF4 2DS.

Three fire appliances from Telford Central, Tweedale and Wellington were sent to the incident. On arrival the crew were faced with a severe fire in a first floor bedroom.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 27/06/2012 - 15:49

Fire in Newport treated as arson

Police are appealing for witnesses after a community building in Newport was set alight, causing extensive damage.

The Parish Rooms in New Street was discovered on fire at around 2.30am on Sunday (24 June) by a security guard working in the town.

He flagged down a passing police patrol who called Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Mon, 25/06/2012 - 14:46

Fire safety visits for over 75’s

A pilot partnership project between Shropshire Council and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service aims to improve the safety of council tenants by carrying out home visits for the over 75's in the Bridgnorth area.

The project is the first of its kind involving Shropshire Council homes and if successful could be rolled out to tenants of other Registered Social Landlords in the county.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Thu, 21/06/2012 - 11:21

Child Safety Week in Oswestry

Firefighters were in towns across the county this week as part of a campaign by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service to support Child safety week.

The brigade’s Outreach Vehicle was in Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Telford to give safety advice.

The Child Accident Prevention Trust this year is promoting the message of Small steps to safety, all about making little changes at home to make a safer environment for your children and family.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Thu, 21/06/2012 - 10:05

Bikers: Don’t miss out this weekend!

Bikers across Shropshire and beyond are reminded that this Sunday (24th June) is Shropshire BikeFest, an exciting new biking event being held at the Meole Brace Park and Ride, Shrewsbury – which is totally free to attend! The Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia has joined up with West Mercia Police, the Institute of Advanced Motorcyclists, RoSPA, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and Shropshire Council to organise the event which will kick off at 10.00am this Sunday.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Tue, 19/06/2012 - 15:44

Chemical incident training for Shropshire firefighters

Shropshire fire fighters some dressed in specialist chemical protection suits dealt with leaking chemicals from drums dumped in Craven Arms recently – but it was just a regular training exercise for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Fire crews from across the county were called to Craven Arms in a reconstruction carried out to test Shropshire Fire and Rescue Services procedures for dealing with an incident involving a leak of chemicals.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Mon, 18/06/2012 - 16:50

Brave Emma wins fire award

A quick thinking Telford schoolgirl has received a bravery award from senior fire officers for her actions in helping to evacuate her home in a house fire - and potentially saving lives.

Emma Whitehouse (8) remembered the fire safety awareness training she received from Shropshire firefighters during lessons at Windmill Primary School, Brookside, in November last year.

So when a blaze did break out in the kitchen of her home in Teal Close, Madeley, in February this year, she knew exactly what to do, said senior fire officer Phil Clarke.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Mon, 18/06/2012 - 10:35

Child Safety Week 18-24 June 2012

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting Child Safety Week from June 18 to 24.

The brigade’s education Outreach vehicle will be at Meole Brace in Shrewsbury on June 19 and at the Asda supermarket in Donnington, Telford, on June 20.

Officers from the Community Fire Safety team will be on hand to give tips on home fire safety and how to reduce the risk of an accident in the home.

Some easy and simple steps to making your home safer include:

Submitted by web-services-officer on Tue, 12/06/2012 - 16:51

Student’s ‘Emergency Stretcher’ invention could prove a lifesaver

A portable rescue stretcher to allow firefighters to more easily haul unconscious or injured people out of danger has been designed by a University of Derby student – with input from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The Rapid Evacuation Stretcher (RES) device was created by Craig Ball as a final year project for his BA (Hons) Product Design degree course, and is on display alongside fellow students’ products as part of the University’s 2012 Degree Shows.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Mon, 11/06/2012 - 10:36

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