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26th July, 2013

Fire service colleagues (past and present) will no doubt be sad to learn that retired firefighter David (‘Chalky’) White passed away at the Princess Royal Hospital on Monday 22nd July following a recent illness.

Chalky transferred from...

23rd July, 2013

Be a firefighter in Bishops Castle – that is the message for would be recruits from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

A recruitment evening will be held from 7pm to 8.30pm on Thursday (July 25th) when anyone interested can walk...

19th July, 2013

Every year, fire destroys thousands of acres of countryside and wildlife habitats and although some are started deliberately most of them are due to carelessness. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are reminding everyone to take particular care...

18th July, 2013

Shropshire’s new Fire and Emergency Support Service vehicle

A unique service to offer practical and emotional support to people affected by house fires and other emergencies has been launched by the British Red Cross in conjunction with...

15th July, 2013

Shrewsbury restaurant owner John Mustafa makes a charity donation to Watch Manager Mel Kapitanec, firefighter Keith Woodville and daughter Amelia after the fire station's annual open day

Shropshire firefighters showcased their skills to...

12th July, 2013

After the tragic death of a young man in Bridgnorth today, we are reminded of the dangers of swimming in open water.

The UK has been fortunate enough in seeing temperatures rise to 30 degrees in the last few days. With this weather set to...

12th July, 2013

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service asks the Public to remain vigilant during the hot weather.

The recent fire at Grinshill provides an example of just how severe such fires can become in a short space of time. The pictures taken at the...

10th July, 2013

The official launch of a British Red Cross and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service partnership was sealed with a handshake on the 1st July 2013.

The Fire Emergency Support Service or FESS takes the form of a vehicle crewed by volunteers who...

10th July, 2013

A massive summer fire safety campaign is being launched in Shropshire to reduce the number of accidental fires which traditionally increase during the school holidays.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Safety in the Home team is...

10th July, 2013

Burglars who sneaked into a Shropshire home and stole a car from the drive, set fire to the vehicle a short time later.

The blue VW Passat, registration number S4BAB, was taken from a house in Brownlow Crescent, Ellesmere after thieves...

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