The service has almost 30 trained Trauma Risk Incident Management (TRIM) practitioners that are available to support frontline staff such as NHS or care home workers and mental health teams who may be going through distressing events as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chief Fire Officer Rod Hammerton said: “People in emergency services or working on the front line regularly experience traumatic events and we have found TRIM is the an effective [LN1] way to provide ongoing mental more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to stay safe and be vigilant when outdoors during the COVID-19 lockdown - and to try and avoid having bonfires.
The message comes as the combination of dry and warm weather over the weekend combined with recycling centres or ‘tips’ closing, has prompted more people to think about burning rubbish at home.
SFRS attended three bonfires this weekend which had spread to nearby trees and a woodpile and took several calls more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue (SFRS) has taken stringent measures to ensure public safety and support for the Government during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Community group meetings at fire stations have been stopped and are being carried out virtually where possible or have moved to different venues to minimise the impact on fire crews.
Home fire safety checks – called Safe & Well visits – have been limited to only the most high-risk vulnerable people and contingency more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) submitted its planning application for the new Telford Central Fire Station this month. (March)
The final design is based upon the most popular concept chosen by Shropshire residents with some improvements.
The changes also result in a more cost-effective build by reducing engineering costs and making best use of the existing infrastructure around aspects such as drainage.
The overall theme of a modern, transparent building with more
Smokers are being reminded today that careless disposal of cigarettes is the single biggest killer in house fires. In the year ending June 2019, 215 people lost their lives due to a fire at home.
With a steady decline in the number of smokers in England, the overall number of fires triggered by cigarettes is small, but with over a third of all fire deaths in the country attributed to cigarettes the proportion more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended a rare incident today when a public bus caught fire on Holly Road, Little Dawley, this afternoon.
The Arriva bus, carrying three people at the time, was evacuated by the driver when a passenger reported smoke rising through the floor at the rear of the vehicle.
Two fire crews attended the incident, acting quickly to extinguish the fire which had engulfed the vehicle, prevented the situation from escalating and ensured disruption was more
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people when cleaning up after a flood, to ensure good ventilation if using portable petrol pumps to dry out rooms.
The exhaust fumes from such generators can contain carbon monoxide which can kill in a confined space such as a home. The generator should always be kept and operated outdoors.
The highly poisonous fumes are produced by the incomplete burning of fossil fuels in appliances such petrol more
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As the weekend approaches and flood water still poses considerable dangers across the county, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people to continue to be vigilant and remain safe.
Whether there are swollen rivers or general floodwater on roads and pathways, it is vital people follow simple, common sense, steps during periods of flooding to help ensure they, and their families, stay safe.
On a night out, don’t walk home near water as you might fall in, look out for more
For residents currently experiencing the impacts of Storm Dennis, Public Health England have put together a list of handy tips and links for once the waters are receding. Full guidance can be found here https://t.co/tHCDgjB1Xx
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