A partnership has been launched with Keep Shropshire Warm (KSW). Shropshire fire and Rescue Service is piloting this initiative at seven retained stations. These include Bridgnorth, Cleobury Mortimer, Ellesmere, Market Drayton, Minsterly, Ludlow, and Oswestry. These areas have been selected using information from KSW and CFS statistics. Keep Shropshire Warm advisors will in turn promote Home Fire Safety Survey's.
Keep Shropshire Warm offer home energy advice and free or reduced more
A recruitment morning was held on Saturday 28th February at Albrighton Fire Station. Those interested in applying to become a retained duty system firefighter or those who just wanted to know more were invited to come to the fire station in Newport road, to have a look around, speak to firefighters and get advice on the recruitment process.
"There was a good level of interest shown by those attending, but we still need more people" said Watch Manager Brian Dawson, officer in charge of more
Albrighton Fire Station is preparing to hold their first recruitment morning of 2009 on Saturday 28th February from 10am – 1pm, at the fire station in Newport Road. Anyone interested in joining, or just wanting to know more about the retained service are encouraged to attend.
Men and women are needed to support their community by taking on the role of a firefighter working the retained duty system. The retained duty system firefighter is a rewarding part-time job that serves your more
Shropshire's Deputy Chief Fire Officer has been appointed President of the county branch of the Institute of Advanced Motorists.
Paul Raymond, who is responsible for road safety with the county fire service, takes over from Chief Superintendent Guy Rutter who has moved to a new job at Worcester police HQ.
In his new role Mr Raymond will be helping members of the Shropshire Group to encourage motorists to take the advanced driving course and test to become better drivers on more
Fire safety in Shropshire has been given a major boost after a number of fact finding missions abroad by firefighters and brigade staff, said the leader of Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority.
A total of 37 firefighters, control room operators, admin staff and fire authority members visited fire brigades in five European countries over the past year to swap operation techniques.
Financed through the European Commission's Lifelong Learning Programme, staff participated in more
Shropshire's fire chief is to retire after four years at the top at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Chief Fire Officer Alan Taylor announced his retirement today as his service was applauded for consistently being one of the best performing brigade's in the whole of the UK.
Mr Taylor, who will remain in the post until the summer, said that he wanted to spend more time with his wife Denise and their new granddaughter Jasmine.
"I have enjoyed every single day of my more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has received yet another glowing report from the Government watchdog with top marks for performance.
It is among the best four performing fire services overall out of England's 47 brigades and one of only five improving at the highest possible level.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received praise across the board for all its activities and was given top marks for its quality of service in the Audit Commission report out today.
Ditch the chip pan and replace it with an electric thermostatically controlled one or cook oven chips instead – that is the message from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service during National Chip Week launched to reduce kitchen fires.
Community fire safety officers are also urging householders to "go to the chippy" instead of cooking their own and causing a potential fire hazard.
It is in the kitchen where most Shropshire house fires start, warned Tamara Hackett, Community Fire more
A road safety campaign has been launched today by the Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia, targeting motorists across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. The campaign highlights the potential consequences of using a mobile phone whilst driving and will feature on bus backs throughout the region.
Recent research shows that using a mobile phone whilst driving means you are four times more likely to be involved in a collision. Using any type of mobile phone, whether it's handsfree more
On Monday, 19 January 2009 a presentation evening was held at Shrewsbury Fire Station for firefighters who have completed their recruit training.
The evening was a way of acknowledging the efforts of the recruits in reaching this stage of their development programme and officially welcoming them in to the organisation. The Chief Fire Officer and Chair of the Fire Authority Councillor Stuart West presented the recruits with certificates, course photos and a DVD containing photos, taken more
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