Yesterday at 13:25hrs a call was received by Fire Control from a member of the public reporting a fire in a property at The Knolls, Shrewsbury.
A total of two fire appliances from Shrewsbury and the Incident Commander were mobilised to the incident.
On arrival, the fire crews were met with thick, dark smoke issuing from the front door and under the tiled roof. One person was outside the front door of the property.
Two fire crews wearing breathing apparatus entered the more
Hodnet firefighters raised £2883 in aid of the Warwickshire Firefighters Family Fund when they held a grand auction, prize bingo and draw at Hodnet Social Club on Sunday 16 December 2007.
They secured donations of 140 prizes and vouchers from private individuals and companies and would like to convey their thanks to all those who kindly donated prizes.
Prize Donated by
£15 voucher Rosehill Brick & Tile Co
Garden bench Mr more
A team of six Shropshire firefighters today set off from Shrewsbury on a three day 1,300 mile journey to Hungary to donate a decommissioned rescue tender to volunteer firefighters near Budapest.
The vehicle, which has seen 20 years service on the roads of Shropshire, is specially designed for dealing with road traffic collisions and collapsed buildings. It is equipped with a range of cutting, lifting and spreading equipment essential for releasing trapped casualties.
It is on more
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Firefighter Ed Sullivan from Red Watch at Telford Central Fire Station presents Amy Edwards (11) from St Georges with her PSP and games prize
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A New Year fire safety message has been issued by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service – more
On 28th June 2007 Fire Control Operator Sally Barnett, 35, climbed Snowdon - one year after breaking her back in a horse riding accident her goal was to raise money for Oswestry Orthopaedic Hospital Physiotherapy Department and the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund, both of which were instrumental in the recovery from her injury.
Sally was joined on the walk by friends and colleagues and between them they raised a combined total of £1500 for the two charities.
On Monday more
On Saturday 17 November firefighters from Ludlow fire station and members of staff from Ludlow branch of Barclays Bank held a car wash at Harry Tuffins in Sheet Road, Ludlow.
This was in aid of the Warwickshire Firefighters Families Fund and also the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund.
The total raised on the day was a marvellous £1,013.79 to which Barclays Bank promised to donate an extra £750. This added up to a soap sudding total of £1763.79, with £881.89 going to more
A Christmas tree burns very quickly and can devastate your home in minutes – that is the theme of a fire safety campaign launched by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
A billboard showing a burning tree – which engulfed sitting room furniture in just 20 seconds – will be unveiled at the Wellington Retail Park this week urging householders to ensure they have a smoke alarm.
Advice on how to keep your family safe will be available from firefighters at shopping centres in more
A lawyer, personal trainer, mums and office workers from Shropshire came together to take the first step towards realising their "dream career" – as firefighters.
After listening to a presentation and having a tour of the station they all took part in realistic physical activities during taster sessions held at Telford fire station.
A total of 29 women from across the county donned firefighting kit to perform the physically demanding tasks which included having to balance " more
Local retained firefighters manned the gates of Ludlow Castle at the weekend to collect money for the Warwickshire Fire-Fighters Families Fund and the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund.
A total of £5,031.94 was collected over the Medieval themed weekend.
Ludlow firefighters would like to thank Ludlow Castle for allowing the collection to take place and also to the members of the public who kindly donated to the two worthy causes.
Anyone wishing to make a more
A career as a Shropshire firefighter will be highlighted at "taster" sessions on November 24 in a bid to attract more women into the fire service.
People interested in joining Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service will be able to try out some of the physical tests including the ladder climb, casualty evacuation, enclosed space and equipment carry and get to hear about the wide range of activities undertaken by today's firefighter.
"Being a firefighter today is much more than just more
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