Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is appealing for the public’s help to join the fight against criminals who deliberately set fires in the county as part of Arson Awareness Week.
“Fire crime” can have devastating effects with...
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20th March, 2017
This year Arson Awareness Week, begins Monday 20th March Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, together with the Arson Prevention Forum, are calling on everyone to play their part in tackling fire-crime.
“Arson accounts for almost half of...
14th March, 2017
With rugby hitting the headlines with thrilling matches in the Six Nations, the sport has also gained accolades in Shropshire with a county firefighter being picked for the national fire service squad.
While England thumped...
9th March, 2017
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has made a film about dyslexia to raise awareness and encourage staff to get assessed if they think they may have it.
With a higher ratio of employees with dyslexia, the county’s fire and rescue...
7th March, 2017
More women are wanted to train as on call firefighters by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service which is holding another “taster day” just for women on March 18.
Women who live within five minutes of one of Shropshire’s 23 fire...
2nd March, 2017
Shropshire firefighters armed with buckets and sponges are taking part in the national Fire Fighters charity car wash at fire stations across the county every Saturday in March.
They are hoping to raise hundreds of pounds for the...
14th February, 2017
A Shropshire company has made a “key” contribution to training county firefighters in how to enter buildings quickly in an emergency.
Building products manufacturer Epwin Group, a UK leader in innovative door and window design,...
10th February, 2017
Successful UK fire prevention methods will feature at a conference in Denmark in March after a visit organised by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service from a 22-year-old student.
Andreas Sorgensen has just returned home after a ten...
1st February, 2017
Householders are being strongly urged to register electrical appliances by fire safety experts.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service says people who register new and old appliances with the relevant manufacturer will greatly reduce the risk...
26th January, 2017
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is backing a nationwide project aimed at getting people talking more openly about mental health.
The ‘Time to Talk Day’ on Thursday, February 2 is being run by charities Mind and Rethink Mental...
