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23rd May, 2011

Teach children about fire safety – that is the vital message from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Children and young people need to know exactly what to do if fire breaks out in their home, said Community Fire Safety officer Charlie...

10th May, 2011

Residents of a Telford estate are being urged to attend a safety roadshow run by the emergency services and The Wrekin Housing Trust on Thursday.

Fire safety, anti-social behaviour and benefits system changes will be outlined to visitors...

6th May, 2011

Police are investigating a deliberate attempt to set an Oswestry home on fire while four people were inside.

A senior detective appealed for information to help identify the arsonists following the incident at a house in Maple Court...

6th May, 2011

Shropshire company bosses are being urged to attend an open day at their local fire station to get important information about their legal obligations for fire safety at business premises.

A series of two hour workshops are being held...

28th April, 2011

West Mercia Police have launched an investigation into arson attacks on seven cars during the early hours of today (27th April). Three further incidents of criminal damage to vehicles and a burglary are also being linked.

The first...

28th April, 2011

At 11.46pm on Wednesday 27th April, firefighters were called to a report of a vehicle fire at a unit on Halesfield 14, Telford.

Two skip lorries were completely destroyed by fire. The fires are being treated as suspicious and Shropshire...

27th April, 2011

Volunteers from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have won a major award for their charity efforts in aid of Bulgarian orphans.

The ten strong group of firefighters, councillors and a control room operator raised more than £3,000 for...

11th April, 2011

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are asking residents to be vigilant in the Sutton Hill area of Telford following several fires involving wheelie bins, recycling bins and bushes.

The first incident was reported at 9:46pm on Sunday 10th...

8th April, 2011

A driver training scheme aimed at saving the lives of young Shropshire drivers is being re-launched by county firefighters.

Advanced driver training techniques aim to equip young motorists with the skills to avoid a crash and stay safe on...

24th March, 2011

Firefighters who were “tested to the limit” when they rescued elderly residents in a serious fire at a Shropshire care home were praised for their efforts which led to everyone getting out alive.

Deputy Chief Fire Officer John Redmond also...

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