At a little after half past four yesterday afternoon Shropshire Fire and Rescue Fire Service received a call to a person trapped under a train at Hampton Loade Station, a small stop on the Severn Valley Railway.
Fire Crews from Bridgnorth and Tweedale along with the Incident Commander from Shrewsbury and a Rescue Tender from Wellington were dispatched to the scene where on arrival it was discovered that two members of the public were trapped underneath one of the carriages of a large more
Shropshire fire service is the third best in the UK, it has been revealed under a new Government ranking system.
It stands out as an elite brigade among the country's total of 47 fire services - despite being one of the smallest.
The latest accolade follows on from praise by Government watchdogs in February giving it top marks for its effectiveness and efficiency.
Chief Fire Officer Alan Taylor said that "once again" the Audit Commission had given Shropshire a top more
On the 24th and 26th April Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and Road Safety Partners Shropshire County Council Road Safety Team will be delivering a road safety education programme to over 400 students who attend both Walford College Baschurch and North College, Oswestry. All students attending the programme fall into our most at risk group consisting of 16 to 25 year olds.
24th April 2007 0930 to 1500 Walford College, Baschurch
26th April 2007 0930 to 1500 North College more
Keeping Shropshire safe from fire, road traffic collisions and other threats to people's safety - that is the "ultimate goal" of the new Outreach Vehicle said Deputy Chief Fire Officer Paul Raymond at the launch of the £55,000 addition to the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service's fleet.
The eight metre wide 3.5 tonnes truck opens up into a 15 metre square display centre complete with an audio visual area containing a plasma screen TV and poster hoardings.
It will be used to more
Wellington fire station is looking to recruit more retained firefighters.
Men and women are wanted to support their communities by taking on the role of a firefighter working the Retained Duty System, said Retained Support Officer Tony Talbot.
"Being a firefighter is not like any other job. It can be unpredictable, exciting and very rewarding coupled with the satisfaction and the respect that comes with providing a crucial service to the community. You will also learn new more
Shropshire firefighters prevented a potential gas explosion at a Bridgnorth home occupied by a mother and her two young children.
Bridgnorth firefighters Chris Welding and Jez Coward were carrying out a routine home fire safety visit at the house in Birchlands when they raised the alarm.
"There was a very strong smell of gas as soon as the lady opened the door. We immediately turned the gas supply off, opened all the windows and the householder called the gas company which more
The first regional heat of this year's fire quiz organised by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has been won by pupils from Oldbury Wells School with Bishops Castle Community College taking the runners up spot.
Year 7 youngsters from nine schools took part in the quiz held at Church Stretton School on Tuesday, March 20th. Teams taking part also included schools from Church Stretton, Bridgnorth Endowed, William Brookes, Adcote, Ellesmere College, Wrekin College and Oswestry School. more
The second regional heat of this year's fire quiz organised by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has been won by pupils from the Wakeman School with the Lakelands School in Ellesmere taking the runners up spot.
Year 7 youngsters from nine schools took part in the quiz held at the Priory School on March 22nd. Teams taking part also included schools from The Grange, Wakeman, Sundorne, Belvidere, Meole Brace, Mary Webb, Lakelands, and Corbet School.
All the county's 11-year-olds more
A regional heat of this year's county fire quiz organised by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has been won by pupils from the Marches School in Oswestry with Newport Girls High School taking the runners up spot.
Year 7 youngsters from eight schools took part in the quiz held at Thomas Adams School, Wem, with pupils from the Marches, Sir John Talbot, The Grove, Burton Borough, Adams Grammar, Newport Girls High and Rhyn Park.
All the county's 11-year-olds have been brushing up more
Firefighters and their families have been praised for helping to make Shropshire one of the best performing fire services in the UK.
Fire authority chairman Nigel Hartin thanked wives and family members for their support which contributed towards firefighters doing "such a wonderful job."
He was speaking at the brigade's annual ceremony to present Long Service and Good Conduct Medals to 24 firefighters and their wives and partners at the Shrewsbury fire HQ and attended by the more
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