Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a well deserved "pat on the back" from the Audit Commission in a report which singled out the brigade as a high performer.
The local fire brigade used taxpayer's money better than many other fire authorities and was more effective, had strong leadership, and enthusiastic, well motivated staff.
It gave a strong overall performance in a county with the second smallest mainland population. Nationally, fire service's which served larger more