Work has begun on major improvements and renovation of Telford Central Fire Station at Stafford Park. The Service submitted its planning application in March 2020 and phase one of the build launched last month.
The new station is the main response location for the communities of Telford and is set to include joint facilities for operational and management training as well as multi-agency emergency command facilities.
Group Commander Paul Gray said:
“Now more
The 6-camera system provides 360 degree coverage of the appliances; 1 is mounted internally (front-road facing on dash) and the other 5 externally.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Simon Hardiman said:
“I am really pleased with the introduction of CCTV on our emergency response more
Recruiting for firefighters at Ellesmere, Hodnet, Market Drayton, Prees, Wem, Whitchurch and other on-call stations across Shropshire.
Booking is essential: E-mail EDI@shropshirefire.gov.uk
On-call firefighters are more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are inviting local businesses to their Business Education Seminar on Thursday 24th June at 2pm.
The seminars are aimed at persons who have a responsibility for fire safety in a business and if you want to know if this applies to you, ask yourself these questions:
If you answer ‘yes’ to more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are inviting local businesses to their Business Education Seminar on Thursday 24th June at 2pm.
The seminars are aimed at persons who have a responsibility for fire safety in a business and if you want to know if this applies to you, ask yourself these questions:
If you answer ‘yes’ to more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are offering women the opportunity to experience what it takes to start an exciting career with them as an on-call firefighter with a taster session being held at Ellesmere Fire Station on Saturday 22 May.
Visitors will be shown around fire appliances, equipment such as breathing apparatus and watch a demonstration from the Ellesmere crew.
To be eligible to join as an on-call firefighter you must:
Following the re-election of Jon Campion as West Mercia’s Police and Crime Commissioner, the Chair of Shropshire & Wrekin Fire Authority’s Councillor Eric Carter, said; “As a Fire Authority we congratulate Mr Campion on his re-election and hope it means West Mercia Police and Shropshire Fire and Rescue will be able to continue with the excellent collaboration we already enjoy.
“The Services already work closely together sharing premises, sharing vehicle maintenance, working more
Results from air quality tests around the site, have shown that risks to health are ‘low’ and no asbestos has been found.
Telford & Wrekin Council have been monitoring air quality on a daily basis using equipment from the Environment Agency EA and analysis of data by Public Health England (PHE) Midlands.
In addition, a council-appointed contractor, continues to monitor concentrated areas of the smoke plume in line with changing wind directions. This data is also being more
Eid is celebrated to mark the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, and the preparation of special celebratory meals increases the risk of cooking fires during this time. Nearly 57% of all fires in the home are caused by cooking accidents and there are 20 fat pan fires every day in the UK.
By taking just a few simple precautions you can greatly reduce the risks for yourself and your family.
Recruiting for firefighters at Ellesmere, Hodnet, Market Drayton, Prees, Wem, Whitchurch and other on-call stations across Shropshire.
Booking is essential: E-mail EDI@shropshirefire.gov.uk
On-call firefighters are professional more
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