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4th February, 2020

At its meeting in December 2019, the Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority (FRA) considered the draft Budget Strategy for 2020/21 and medium-term Financial Plan for 2020/22 to 2024/25. 

A copy of the full paper presented to...

3rd February, 2020

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has donated IT equipment to YSS, a Worcester-based charity which works with thousands of people facing significant life challenges across the Midlands.

The equipment has become available as part of the...

20th January, 2020
It's important you look after yourself and others in cold weather. People's health could be at risk. The cold weather has arrived and at times like this it’s important to keep yourself, and the people around you – warm, safe and well.

Spells of...

15th January, 2020

A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighter was reunited with a Poodle last night after a Boxing Day rescue.

Known as ‘Boris’, the bouncy dog was suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation when firefighter Paul Scott of Minsterley...

6th January, 2020

With the devasting bushfires continuing to wreak havoc across Australia, we outline how you can help:

Direct to firefighting efforts The NSW Rural Fire Service has a donation page to support the firefighting efforts in New South Wales The...
18th December, 2019

Whirlpool is recalling certain models of Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines made between 2014 and 2018. 

The machines are being recalled owing to a fault with the door lock, which poses a fire risk. Owners of washing machines from...

17th December, 2019

Firefighters from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a house fire in Dawley today just after 2pm (Tuesday, 17 December) where two dogs were rescued unharmed. 

The call was raised by a neighbour who heard the smoke alarm and...

17th December, 2019

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is inviting the public to an evening of carolling with emergency service partners from 7pm on Wednesday, 18 December at St. Chad’s Church in Shrewsbury.

Classic carols such as ‘Come all ye faithful...

11th December, 2019

Plans to update Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) facilities at Stafford Park in Telford have taken a major step forward this week with concept designs being agreed. 

Telford Central station, built in the 1980s, needs significant...

10th December, 2019

 

Crews from Shropshire Fire and Rescue have been delivering surprise Christmas presents to residents in Burford, Brookside today, highlighting the importance of having a working smoke alarm.

Chief Fire Officer, Rod Hammerton said...

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