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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...

6th December, 2019

The hills surrounding Ironbridge were packed with visitors this morning as the iconic cooling towers were demolished at 11am.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were on hand to support the demolition across the 350-acre site which...

5th December, 2019
All you need to know about the demolition of this local landmark    

We know that many people want to watch the demolition of the Ironbridge Power Station cooling towers on Friday (6 December 2019) and we believe the best and safest place to see...

5th December, 2019

After 43 years’ service, the watch manager at Wem fire station hung up his helmet at his final drill session this week.

Philip Smith has been fighting fires as an on-call or 'part-time' firefighter in Wem for Shropshire Fire and Rescue...

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