Knapsacks

Chimney Fire

Stretton Westwood

Much Wenlock

Station ground: Much Wenlock

Wednesday, 7 January, 2026 18:39

At 18:39 on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Chimney Fire in Much Wenlock.

1 fire appliance was mobilised.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Knapsacks
• Short extension ladder

This incident was a chimney fire, crews used short extension ladder and knapsack.

The stop message was received at Wed, 01/07/2026 - 19:24

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Fire In Open

Nesscliffe Hill

Nesscliffe

Shrewsbury

Station ground: Baschurch

Tuesday, 28 October, 2025 16:21

At 16:21 on Tuesday, 28 October, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Shrewsbury.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Baschurch.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Knapsacks

Small fire left unattended near Kynastons Cave on Nescliffe Hill. Crews have extinguished the fire using a knapsack

The stop message was received at Tue, 10/28/2025 - 17:41

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Fire In Open

York Road Harlescott Grange

Shrewsbury

Station ground: Shrewsbury

Saturday, 25 October, 2025 13:53

At 13:53 on Saturday, 25 October, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Shrewsbury.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Shrewsbury.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Buckets of water
• Knapsacks

Fire in open involving discarded sofa. Knapsack and Bucket of water used by fire service crew to extinguish.

The stop message was received at Sat, 10/25/2025 - 14:14

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Fire In Open

Apley Castle Apley

Telford

Station ground: Wellington

Saturday, 25 October, 2025 11:28

At 11:28 on Saturday, 25 October, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Telford.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Wellington.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Buckets of water
• Knapsacks

Small fire in base of tree. Buckets of water and knapsack sprayer used by fire service personnel.

The stop message was received at Sat, 10/25/2025 - 11:52

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Fire In Open

Crown Meadow

Bridgnorth

Station ground: Bridgnorth

Sunday, 12 October, 2025 01:09

At 01:09 on Sunday, 12 October, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Bridgnorth.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Bridgnorth.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Knapsacks

Incident involves 1 wheelie bin fully destroyed by fire. Crews extinguished using knapsacks.

The stop message was received at Sun, 10/12/2025 - 01:25

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Fire In Open

Brick Kiln Bank

Lightmoor

Telford

Station ground: Telford Central

Saturday, 11 October, 2025 17:50

At 17:50 on Saturday, 11 October, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Telford.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Wellington.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Knapsacks
• Small gear

Fire involving small section of wooden rampway of footpath measuring 1 meter square. Fire extinguished on arrival of Fire Service.

The stop message was received at Sat, 10/11/2025 - 18:40

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Fire In Open

The Cockshut

Oakengates

Telford

Station ground: Telford Central

Saturday, 11 October, 2025 17:37

At 17:37 on Saturday, 11 October, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Telford.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Telford.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Axes/Hammers/Crowbars/Croppers
• Buckets of water
• Knapsacks
• Thermal imaging camera

Fire involving one dead tree extinguished by fire service on arrival.

The stop message was received at Sat, 10/11/2025 - 18:25

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Fire In Open

Wensley Green

Telford

Station ground: Telford Central

Friday, 10 October, 2025 17:48

At 17:48 on Friday, 10 October, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Telford.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Telford Central.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Knapsacks

One bin extinguished using knapsacks.

The stop message was received at Fri, 10/10/2025 - 18:20

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Fire In Open

Websters Lane End

Wellington Road

Market Drayton

Station ground: Hodnet

Sunday, 5 October, 2025 17:35

At 17:35 on Sunday, 5 October, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Market Drayton.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Hodnet.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Knapsacks
• Shovels/Forks/Brooms

Small unattended campfire crews extinguished using knapsacks and shovels.

The stop message was received at Sun, 10/05/2025 - 17:40

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.

Fire In Open

Tunstall Wood

Hodnet

Nr Market Drayton

Station ground: Hodnet

Saturday, 4 October, 2025 15:11

At 15:11 on Saturday, 4 October, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Nr Market Drayton.

1 fire appliance was mobilised from Hodnet.

Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:

• Knapsacks
• Shovels/Forks/Brooms

Small campfire which was extinguished using knapsack sprayers, soil and shovels.

The stop message was received at Sat, 10/04/2025 - 16:06

Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.