Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has “already delivered” many of the suggestions outlined in Sir Ken Knight’s report on cutting expenditure in national fire and rescue services, it was revealed today.
Fire deaths and injuries and the...
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17th May, 2013
10th May, 2013
The fire and rescue service in Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin is “planning for the worst” after a further £1.6m cost cutting demand from central Government as part of its austerity programme.
Fire station closures, firefighter...
7th May, 2013
The ability to tackle pollution incidents in the county has been boosted with a joint initiative between Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Environment Agency.
Four of the brigade’s existing four wheel drive vehicles are being...
29th April, 2013
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have been called out to several calls recently where bonfires have got out of control.
The following advice should be taken when lighting, using and extinguishing a bonfire.
Before you light the... 26th April, 2013
Schoolchildren were bowled over in the county fire safety quiz run by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
A total of 32 youngsters from eight county schools won a meal and bowling sessions courtesy of the management at the Ten Pin bowling...
26th April, 2013
The new Chief Fire Officer of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has been appointed by Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority.
John Redmond, the current Deputy Chief Fire Officer will take over in July from the present Chief Fire...
23rd April, 2013
It with sadness that we notify you of the recent death of Jack Tomkins, who retired from the Service approximately 25 years ago.
Jack’s funeral will be held at Shrewsbury Crematorium, London Road, Shrewsbury on Wednesday 24th April at 10:...
22nd April, 2013
At 5:08pm on Saturday evening Shropshire Fire and Rescue Services control room received a call from Sleap Airfield near Wem reporting a light aircraft experiencing difficulty with its landing gear.
Fire Control immediately dispatched 1...
17th April, 2013
The ability to tackle pollution incidents in the county has been boosted with a joint initiative between Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Environment Agency.
Four of the brigade’s existing four wheel drive vehicles are being...
17th April, 2013
At 5.05pm Tuesday 16th April 2013 Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a gorse fire covering 2.5 hectares at Novers Hill, Cwmdale, Church Stretton.
Fire crews from Church Stretton, Craven Arms, Shrewsbury, Tweedale, Telford...
