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28th October, 2011

A fire sprinkler system saved a leading Shropshire firm from any potential production problems after fire broke out in the building.

Fire officers have praised the Telford company for its fire safety procedures in having an essential...

24th October, 2011

The Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia are today reminding road users to take extra care on the roads as the clocks change this weekend.

As nights get darker it is increasingly more difficult for motorists to see other road users....

17th October, 2011

Don’t forget to get your chimney swept before the cold weather begins – that is the message to Shropshire householders to avert a blaze this Winter.

Shropshire firefighters attended 189 chimney fires in the county in 2010/11 and statistics...

10th October, 2011

Fire safety advice will be on the shopping list for visitors to two Shropshire supermarkets in Telford and Shrewsbury all next week.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has linked up with Sainsbury’s stores in the Telford Retail Park and at...

10th October, 2011

A large scale traffic pile up on a county road put Shropshire’s emergency services to the test during a major training exercise last night involving up to 50 firefighters, police and ambulance personnel. (Thursday Oct 6th)

A total of nine...

3rd October, 2011

A UK charity cycling duo were looked after by Oswestry firefighters when they stopped in the town during a Lands End to John O’Groats trip.

Brothers Tim and Bill Light stopped off at Oswestry Fire Station during a quick break as they...