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27th May, 2025

Shropshire and Rescue Service urges the public to never tackle a fire yourself and remember to get out, stay out and call 999, following a serious fire in Market Drayton.

Crews were called to Market Drayton at around 6.35pm on...

27th May, 2025

Firefighter Emily Jane Harding is preparing for an epic challenge this summer. 

To mark a milestone birthday, Emily will be pulling on her hiking boots to ramble along the 630-mile Southwest Coastal path.

This momentous challenge is...

27th May, 2025

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service reminds businesses of the importance of fire safety following a successful prosecution of a Telford business.

On 14th May 2025, a successful prosecution was concluded brought by SFRS against Mr. Rajinder...

16th May, 2025

Chief Fire Officer Simon Hardiman said: 

"We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of two firefighters and a member of the public in Oxfordshire yesterday (Thursday).

"Our thoughts are with their family and friends as well as...

25th April, 2025

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service was pleased to welcome Telford MP Shaun Davies, to the new Telford Central Fire Station on Friday 11 April.

Chief Fire Officer Simon Hardiman gave Mr Davies a tour of the new facility which has been...

16th April, 2025

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has attended a serious property fire in Malinslee, Telford, this morning (Wednesday 16 April). 

The Service was called at 12.31am and crews from Telford and Tweedale attended. Firefighters wore breathing...

1st April, 2025

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has published its Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) 2025-28, which details what the Service will prioritise over the next few years and how SFRS will achieve its vision of 'Making Shropshire Safer'.

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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,...

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