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4th February, 2025

Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority is proposing an increase of 4.33 per cent to the portion of council tax which goes to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. This equates to just under £5.00 per year, or 10p per week and we want to hear what...

23rd January, 2025

The National Fire Chiefs Council has launched a survey to gather insights into public awareness and perceptions of careers and job opportunities within the UK Fire and Rescue Service.  

The survey seeks to understand whether individuals...

29th November, 2024

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has published its report following an inspection of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. 

The inspectorate still focuses on three key topics; People,...

14th November, 2024

 

 

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service launched its new Electrical Fire Safety Campaign with a nostalgic flare.

On Monday 11th November the Service kicked off its lately campaign, called Wash Wise, to encourage members of...

31st October, 2024

 

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched its public consultation for the upcoming Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) which will run from 2025 to 2028.

The consultation will run for eight weeks from 1st November...

15th October, 2024

Last night (Monday 14th October) 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...

30th September, 2024

Chair of the Fire Authority, Councillor David Minnery, said:

I am writing to inform you that Assistant Chief Fire Officer Adam Matthews has tendered his resignation and will leave Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service on Monday 30 September...

25th September, 2024

The independent investigation into concerns raised against Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Simon Hardiman has been concluded.

The Fire Authority’s Personnel Panel has met and taken appropriate action. CFO...

20th September, 2024

From helping those involved in road traffic collisions to assisting with flood relief and educational school visits, the role of an on-call firefighter is varied, rewarding and challenging. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are launching a...

2nd September, 2024

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is saying goodbye to its Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) after thirty years of serving his community.

ACFO Guy Willimas hung up his helmet on 31st August following what he describes as ‘long and...

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