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Shropshire Area Manager Named Bright Light

The ‘Bright Light Award’ category recognises individuals who have led the way in their role in the fire service, acting as a shining example to others. This is through recruitment, retention or progression of women or enabling women to develop through access to opportunities and resources.

Janette, who joined SFRS in March 2021, was nominated in the national awards for her remarkable contributions to the Fire Service. She is also a National Fire Chiefs Council Lead for HMICFRS/Inspection.

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Wed, 12/04/2023 - 10:00

Fire Control Open Day Saturday 1st April

Find out about the vital work of Fire Control at this special open evening for those interested in potentially becoming part of the team.

You'll have the chance to:

  • Visit the Control Room
  • Talk with a Crew Manager
  • Learn more about the role of a Fire Control operator and firefighter.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Booking is essential. 

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Fri, 24/03/2023 - 12:17

Fire Control Open Day Sunday 2nd April

Find out about the vital work of Fire Control at this special open evening for those interested in potentially becoming part of the team.

You'll have the chance to:

  • Visit the Control Room
  • Talk with a Crew Manager
  • Learn more about the role of a Fire Control operator and firefighter.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Booking is essential. 

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Thu, 23/03/2023 - 12:38

Fire Control Open Day Saturday 1st April

Find out about the vital work of Fire Control at this special open day for those interested in potentially becoming part of the team.

You'll have the chance to:

  • Visit the Control Room
  • Talk with a Crew Manager
  • Learn more about the role of a Fire Control operator and firefighter.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Booking is essential. 

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Thu, 23/03/2023 - 12:33

Glittering night of achievement for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

 

Theatre Severn hosted a long service and good conduct awards ceremony last night for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff.

Honoured on the night were 10 recipients of the Long Service and Good Conduct, presented to employees in recognition of 20 years of exemplary service.

Before presenting the medals Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner JP, said:

“It’s always an honour and a privilege to meet people like yourselves and convey the appreciation of the people of Shropshire for all that you do”

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Tue, 04/10/2022 - 17:18

New on-call firefighters honoured at evening of celebration

Last night (Monday 25 July) Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury hosted an evening of awards and celebration for the latest batch of on-call firefighter recruits to join Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Friends and family were invited along to see the 26 firefighters receive their certificates, with a select few being awarded the silver axe for top student on their course.

Alex Montgomery of Albrighton Fire Station receiving the silver axe award from SM James Bainbridge

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Tue, 26/07/2022 - 14:30

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service staff member named on The Queen’s New Year’s Honours List

Prevention Manager, Rabinder Dhami, joined SFRS in 1995 and has spent his career working in the Prevention department which oversees the fire safety of vulnerable people in their own homes.

The medal, which is a British and Commonwealth award for civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown, will be presented to him by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for Shropshire, Anna Turner later in the year.

Upon hearing the news of his award, Rabinder, from Telford, said:

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Fri, 31/12/2021 - 10:25

Fire Service’s Chaplain honoured with the British Empire Medal

The medal is awarded for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown.

He has been highlighted for his services to the people of Shropshire as a result of his career and community work in the region.

Keith, who lives in Telford, said:

“I’m really quite overwhelmed. I could not have achieved this without the unwavering support of family, friends and the many people who have been involved in my life and work for so many years.

“I served with West Midlands Police from 1969 before retiring from my role as Inspector in 1995.

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Fri, 31/12/2021 - 10:13

Long-serving Fire Service staff celebrated with awards night

Theatre Severn hosted a long service and good conduct awards ceremony last night for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff who have achieved 20 or 30 years service. Miniature medals for family members of serving firefighters were also presented by Councillor Eric Carter, Chair of Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority.

Area Manager and host for the evening, Adam Matthews, said:

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Tue, 05/10/2021 - 15:51

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