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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has pledged its support for Electrical Fire Safety Week - Monday, 23 to Sunday, 29 November 2020.

The week will see organisations from across the UK, work together to encourage consumers to purchase and use genuine electrical products correctly and ensure they are working safely and efficiently.

Throughout the week, practical advice will be published on Twitter and Facebook to raise awareness.

Jon Temple, Head of Protection and more

New Assistant Chief Fire Officers appointed to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority, the body responsible for overseeing the work of the fire and rescue service, has announced the appointment of two, senior posts.

From January, the Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) posts will report directly to the Chief Fire Officer, filling one existing vacancy and replacing another - the current Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO) – occupied more

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to ‘think twice’ about hosting Diwali or ‘Festival of Light’ firework displays ahead of this weekend’s celebrations.  

Jon Temple, Head of Protection and Prevention - the teams that support businesses and residents, said: “Diwali is an important festival and usually a major celebration for communities across Shropshire.  

“COVID-19 restrictions mean that families can’t celebrate together, and we’re concerned that private more

This Remembrance Sunday, (Sunday 8 November) representatives from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, took part in the Civilian Services Contingent (CSC) parade during the national memorial service at The Cenotaph in London. 

Normally 180 volunteers make up the CSC, but due to COVID-19 restrictions this was reduced to 25 and volunteers were selected in recognition of contributions they have made towards dealing with the pandemic in their respective areas.  

This year Chief more

There are some simple safety tips you can follow to make sure your Halloween weekend is an enjoyable one.

Fire safety tips

  • Plastic capes and bin liners are often used as costumes - keep them away from candles or other naked flames
  • Use battery operated lights within homemade lanterns and pumpkins. Battery operated lights are much safer than candles.
  • Take extra care with candles - they are extremely hazardous. If the candle tips over it could set light to more

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applicants for vacancies expected to arise over the next 12 months from Monday, November 9 at 10am.

Ahead of applications opening, a social media campaign - starting on Monday, 2 November - will provide applicants with guidance on the recruitment process. Information will be made available about the different stages involved, what to expect, the types of tests candidates will need to pass and information around fitness and practical more

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to ‘think twice’ about hosting DIY bonfire and Diwali displays in the coming weeks and adhering to new lockdown restrictions, confirmed by the government today.

Jon Temple, Head of Protection and Prevention - the teams that support businesses and residents, said: “With the country now in national lockdown on Guy Fawkes night, we are discouraging private, unregulated bonfires and home firework events more than ever this year. more

INCIDENT

At 17:36 yesterday evening (Thursday, 8 October) Shrewsbury’s wholetime and on-call crews were called to an incident involving a large workshop-type garage just outside the centre of Shrewsbury. 

The fire was immediately escalated to a Level 2 incident due to its complexity involving oxy-acetylene cylinders stored within.

This is a gas regularly used for welding and when handled, stored and transported correctly, is perfectly safe.

The area was evacuated more

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has overcome challenging COVID-19 regulations and announced the latest round of dates for its firefighter taster sessions next month.


Rigorous safety measures have been put in place allowing the sessions to continue despite a change in restrictions and will now happen on Wednesday, 7 and Wednesday, 14 October.

The taster days allow members of the public interested in joining the fire service, the opportunity to more

Home Safety Week will run from 28th September to 4th October 2020 and the NFCC are encouraging people to be alert to alarms for a safer home.

The week encourages people to assess the needs of their homes and ensure they have adequate alarms for their needs. For those most vulnerable groups, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service can assist with specific advice for the individual and, if required, fit smoke detection and/or CO detection too. Alarms save lives and in the event of a fire more

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