Plans to update Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (SFRS) facilities at Stafford Park in Telford have taken a major step forward this week with concept designs being agreed.
Telford Central station, built in the 1980s, needs significant modernisation to support a diverse workforce and advances in technology.
Chief Fire Officer Rod Hammerton said: “The new building will be a welcoming place for the community and ensure staff can deliver a first-class service through improved more
Crews from Shropshire Fire and Rescue have been delivering surprise Christmas presents to residents in Burford, Brookside today, highlighting the importance of having a working smoke alarm.
Chief Fire Officer, Rod Hammerton said: “Smoke alarms save lives, but only if they are tested regularly and work properly. Simply having a smoke alarm isn’t enough.
“Our fire crews have been to almost 60 houses today helping people check their alarms and fitting houses without them more
The hills surrounding Ironbridge were packed with visitors this morning as the iconic cooling towers were demolished at 11am.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were on hand to support the demolition across the 350-acre site which according to the Harworth Group Plc went exactly as planned.
Crews were in place to support the demolition and on-scene fire commander, group manager Scott Hurford said: “We are delighted with the way the demolition went, we had plans in place more
We know that many people want to watch the demolition of the Ironbridge Power Station cooling towers on Friday (6 December 2019) and we more
After 43 years’ service, the watch manager at Wem fire station hung up his helmet at his final drill session this week.
Philip Smith has been fighting fires as an on-call or 'part-time' firefighter in Wem for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service since 1976.
Incidents such as the Shrewsbury regimental museum explosion in 1992, the Whixall Moss blaze which hit about 50 acres of a National Nature Reserve in north Shropshire and the Cox Chemicals fire are just some of the standout more
More than 100 finalists, sponsors and guests gathered at Twickenham Rugby Stadium for the annual British Dyslexia Association Awards this weekend where Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service scooped a top award. (Friday 29, November)
The ‘Organisation Award’ recognises support provided by the Service to employees living with dyslexia, including specialised equipment, one-to-one support, dyslexia awareness training for managers and personalised tuition.
Chief Fire Officer Rod more
Community Involvement Opportunity – tell us what’s important to you!
Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) Involvement Session
Many of you will not know what IRMP means and how it affects you, this is the planning process for how Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service makes decisions on its priorities in the future.
We want minority community groups to get involved with this process and tell us what’s important to you.
We have 2 more
Community Involvement Opportunity – tell us what’s important to you!
Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) Involvement Session
Many of you will not know what IRMP means and how it affects you, this is the planning process for how Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service makes decisions on its priorities in the future.
We want minority community groups to get involved with this process and tell us what’s important to you.
We have 2 more
Young people from across Telford & Wrekin took part in a scheme recently that supports children in care.
Ahead of the official National Takeover Day on 29 November, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service arranged for two young people to ‘take over’ the position of watch manager, a post normally held by Matt Angell.
He said: “The youngsters had a great time with us at Telford Central and this scheme is important for building bridges between the communities we serve to protect more
A seriously ill child had his dream to be a firefighter for the day granted thanks to a specialist charity and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Charlie Humphreys from Telford is living with spina bifida, scoliosis and other complex conditions.
The 10-year-old, shared his wish with Rays of Sunshine – a national charity that brightens the lives of seriously ill children and earlier this month, Charlie visited Telford Central Fire Station where he was given his very own uniform more
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