Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding the public to take extra caution with electricals following two serious fires over the weekend.
Crews were first called to a fire in a property in Ditherington, Shrewsbury at around 1pm on...
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3rd November, 2025
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging residents across the county to take a few simple steps to protect their homes from electrical fires. In 2024, there were over 1,140 accidental electrical fires across England — that’s an average...
18th August, 2025
Statement from Chief Fire officer Simon Hardiman.
"It is with deep sadness that we confirm the tragic passing of serving Firefighter Chris Short on Sunday, 17 August whilst off duty.
"Our sincerest condolences and thoughts are...
25th July, 2025
This World Drowning Prevention Day, agencies across West Mercia are uniting, alongside the families of those affected by drowning to promote water safety and prevent further tragedies.
The Home and Dry campaign is backed a number...
9th July, 2025
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Burton as the Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO).
Sam is an experienced officer having worked in West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service and Oxfordshire Fire...
4th July, 2025
Statement from CFO
Chief Fire Officer Simon Hardiman said: "I am appalled that a number of our stations have been broken into over the past few weeks and as a result lifesaving equipment was stolen and damage to property occurred.” ...
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...
