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14th June, 2013

The Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire has praised Shropshire firefighters – including those from Oswestry and Ellesmere fire stations - for “all that you do” for the people of Shropshire.

“We are hugely grateful for what you do. You are never...

12th June, 2013

Two Shropshire police officers who pulled a semi-conscious motorist to safety seconds before his car was engulfed in flames after a road crash have been praised for their bravery.

Alex Saxton and Tim Blackham received the Chief Fire...

12th June, 2013

The Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire has praised Shropshire firefighters for “all that you do” for the people of Shropshire.

“We are hugely grateful for what you do. You are never thanked enough. It is only in an emergency when people are...

10th June, 2013

Shropshire firefighters carried out a training session yesterday - in Romania.

They were familiarising Romanian firefighters in how to use equipment on board two UK fire engines transported to their country in a 1,800 mile aid trip...

6th June, 2013

Volunteers from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service left Germany yesterday (Tuesday, June 4th) after being welcomed by the Deputy Mayor of Siegburg on their way to deliver fire trucks to Romania as part of a week long charity aid trip.

Nine...

3rd June, 2013

A call was received by our fire control room at 12:22pm to an incident involving a cow with its head trapped in a hole in a tree.

An appliance from Shrewsbury was mobilised, with the rescue tender and another supporting appliance from...

3rd June, 2013

Volunteers from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service set off early today (Monday, June 3rd) on a 1,800 mile aid trip to transport more much needed fire engines to Romania.

Two fire engines and a Land Rover with 500 firefighting uniforms on...

31st May, 2013

Nine volunteers from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service set off on Monday, June 3 at 3.30am for a 1,800 mile aid trip to transport more much needed fire engines to Romania – with the good wishes of Shrewsbury Rotary Club.

Firefighters,...

23rd May, 2013

A car wash will be held in Newport on May 25 to raise funds to transport much needed fire engines to Romania.

Staff from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are holding the Saturday fund raising event at Newport Fire Station from 10am to...

22nd May, 2013

The National Trust is calling on walkers to be extra vigilant when exploring the Long Mynd after a spate of suspicious fires at the beauty spot.

Three fires last month caused damage to 12.35 acres (5 hectares) of the Shropshire Hills Area...

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