Chemical leak training for Shropshire firefighters

Shropshire firefighters donned chemical protection suits to tackle a reported ammonia leak during a planned training exercise at a county food production plant.

Uniq Desserts at Minsterley, a major county employer which has three retained firefighters on its staff, volunteered a section of their 27 acre site to create a realistic training venue for more than 30 firefighters during the night time exercise.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Tue, 16/11/2010 - 10:50

Shropshire’s firefighting footballers

Two firefighters from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have been picked for the England Fire Services Football Squad.

Goalkeeper Steve Taylor and midfielder Jamie Hammonds both represented their country in a recent match against the Royal Marines held in Exeter.

The two players, from Telford, who are regulars in the Shropshire firefighters football team, were successful after going for trials in Leicestershire, said team manager Gary Thompson.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Fri, 12/11/2010 - 11:54

Operation Clean Sweep in Ketley Bank

Preparations are now almost complete ahead of a multi-agency ‘Clean Sweep' operation that is taking place in Ketley Bank next week.

The operation will run from Monday 8 November to Wednesday 10 November and police and community support officers from the North Telford Local Policing Team will be working closely with Telford & Wrekin Council, the West Mercia Probation Trust, The Wrekin Housing Trust and the Fire Service, to engage with the community and to tackle anti-social and community issues.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Thu, 04/11/2010 - 10:52

Commendation for Shropshire firefighters

A “ferocious” fire poured out of a front room as Shropshire firefighters ran into a smoke filled home to save the life of a young woman trapped upstairs, revealed Shropshire's Chief Fire Officer who praised them for their extreme bravery.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 03/11/2010 - 12:29

Training swap for firefighters and college students

Firefighters and students are involved in a “training swap” as part of an agreement between Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Training and Development Centre and a Telford college.

Fire officers have signed a formal partnership agreement with Telford College of Arts and Technology (TCAT) to work together.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 03/11/2010 - 12:18

Unusual Halloween Events In Malinslee

PC Marvin Choudhury, local policing officer for Malinslee, is encouraging local youngsters to join in with two unusual Halloween events that are taking place in the ward later this week.

On Thursday 28 and Saturday 30 October, PC Choudhury and his team, along with representatives from the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, are organising two litter picks in an attempt to tidy the local area.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Thu, 28/10/2010 - 13:01

Have fun but have respect

The Telford & Wrekin Safer Communities Partnership has this week launched its ‘Celebrate Safely’ campaign to encourage people to have fun this autumn, but to also be mindful of their own and others safety.

Autumn time brings a whole host of fun and celebrations, including bonfire night, Diwalli and Halloween. But these events and festivities can also induce fear and worry to vulnerable members of our communities.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Tue, 26/10/2010 - 12:37

Fire service makes extra £100,000 savings

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has made a further £100,000 savings in reduced insurance costs because of its excellent safety record and good management practices, it has been revealed.

The cost of public liability and employers’ liability insurance on top of insuring fire appliances and vehicles for the Shropshire brigade’s 23 fire stations was slashed when the original five year contract came up for renewal.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Fri, 15/10/2010 - 10:04

Shropshire firefighters rescue elderly in care home fire

A senior fire officer today praised the bravery of Shropshire firefighters in rescuing residents when a severe fire broke out in a care home in Telford early today (Friday, October 8th).

A smoke alarm fitted at Chilcott Gardens care home in Bridgnorth Road, Madeley, after fire safety advice from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, raised the alarm to save the pensioners, said John Das Gupta.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Fri, 08/10/2010 - 14:18

Arson attacks in Shrewsbury

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are working together with West Mercia Police investigating a series of Arson attacks in the Herongate area of Shrewsbury.

The first incident was reported at about 04.30am on Tuesday 28th September 2010 when newspaper was pushed through a cat flap and set alight.

Two further cases were reported at 1.30pm 30th September 2010 and another at 02.49am 1st October 2010. On both occasions newspaper was pushed through the letterbox and set alight.

The latest incident caused damage to the front door window and wheelie bin.

Submitted by web-services-officer on Fri, 01/10/2010 - 15:58

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