News

29th June, 2023

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is pleased to announce that the former SFRS Chief Fire Officer Rod Hammerton has received a King’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service.

Mr Hammerton has been recognised on the King’s Birthday...

19th June, 2023

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is looking for on-call firefighters to join the fire family.

The Find Your Reason campaign is inspired by the amazing people who currently serve their local communities as on-call firefighters...

14th June, 2023

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging parents to make sure their children know how to stay safe and enjoy the water this summer.

Whether heading abroad this summer or opting for a staycation, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS...

14th June, 2023

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to take extra care when using BBQs as the weather gets hotter.

We are seeing temperatures rise and expect many of you will be getting out your BBQs or buying disposable ones. We’ve...

14th June, 2023

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is teaming up Community Resource to launch a new volunteer programme.

The scheme has been developed to help strengthen the Service’s community safety activities while targeting the most vulnerable and...

27th April, 2023

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) and Harper Adams University have reached an agreement that will see the Service’s 4x4 driver training take place on the University’s facility. This will provide SFRS staff with a safe environment to...

12th April, 2023

The ‘Bright Light Award’ category recognises individuals who have led the way in their role in the fire service, acting as a shining example to others. This is through recruitment, retention or progression of women or enabling women to develop...

4th April, 2023

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is one of 7 services in the UK to commit to the National Direct Entry Scheme (DES) which launches today (3 April)

The first cohort of direct entrants will work as a pilot to evidence the effectiveness of...

31st March, 2023

His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabularies and Fire and Rescue Services’ released a report on Culture and Values within the fire service yesterday (Thursday 30 March).

The report highlighted concerning findings of bullying and...

10th March, 2023

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has announced they will be deploying body worn cameras in certain operations. The equipment is expected to be introduced over the next couple of months.

Footage will be used for purposes of incident...

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