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
An appeal has gone out for more women and people from ethnic minorities to join the emergency services in Shropshire.
An open day will be held on February 11 at Telford College of Arts and Technology from 3pm to 8pm to encourage these "under represented" groups to find out about a career in the police, fire and ambulance.
"There have always been women and people from ethnic minorities in all three emergency services but there are not enough to truly represent the public who we more
Representatives of three charities last night (20th January) received cheques from Chief Fire Officer Alan Taylor and Chair of the FRA Councillor Stuart West at Bridgnorth Fire Station. The donations were raised during the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Festival of Carols service and Diamond Jubilee celebration which took place at St Mary Magdalene Church, Bridgnorth, in December.
Around 400 people attended the church service and subsequent reception where a raffle was held, more
Make a hoax fire call and lose the use of your mobile – that is the message from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service which is taking tough action to combat the crime.
There are more than 400 malicious 999 calls made to fire control at Shrewsbury fire HQ each year sending firefighters and fire appliances on rogue missions when they may be needed at a real emergency.
"Making a hoax call is a malicious action. One foolish caller may think it is a joke to call out the fire service more
Another very successful year fundraising by Clun Fire-fighters ended with a presentation evening at the town's Fire station with a total of £2350 handed out. Receiving the money were the Fire Fighters Charity (£950), Asthma UK (£700) and the Clun Mother and Toddler group (£700).
Ashley Brown receiving cheque on behalf of Asthma UK from Crew Manager more
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