Wellington Fire Station celebrated its 65th anniversary after a chance discovery on Ebay uncovered the station’s opening programme of 1953.
Retired firefighters, including a 93-year-old veteran, joined the Wellington mayor, members of the Fire Brigade Society and firefighters and officers to mark the event.
The Wellington station in Haybridge Road was “the centre” of Shropshire fire brigade when it was built in 1953 with satellite stations at Shifnal, more
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A chance discovery of an old document on ebay has sparked 65th anniversary celebrations for a Shropshire fire station.
A member of The Fire Brigade Society had found the original programme for the opening of Wellington Fire Station in 1953 on the internet auction site.
“It was too good an opportunity to miss,” said Richard Hickman, The Fire Brigade Society's West Midlands Administrator."
“We soon realised the 65th anniversary was rapidly approaching and given more
Fire and Police are “working better together” to rescue vulnerable people who threaten to jump from bridges or high buildings in a training initiative launched by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Firefighters skilled in rope rescues can quickly ensure trained police negotiators are hooked up so that they safely talk to a person in distress.
They will also be on hand to rescue the person who may be in a precarious position on a high ledge or at the top of a tower more
Shropshire firefighters paraded in front of their fire stations to mark the second annual Firefighters Memorial Day to remember the bravery and sacrifice of firefighters who have died in the line of duty.
With flags at half mast, firefighters from wholetime fire stations at Telford, Wellington and Shrewsbury observed a minute’s silence along with colleagues from across the UK at the ceremonies held at midday on Friday, May 4.
Watch Manager Darren Salvoni, of Wellington Fire more
Changes will be made to make buildings safer in Shropshire following the Grenfell tower block tragedy, say senior officers from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Fire officers are expected to be given more powers to question new developments and planned alterations to buildings when Dame Judith Hackitt reveals the results of her review of building regulations next month (May) following the Grenfell high rise flats tragedy in which 71 died when the 24 storey block was more
A Shropshire firefighter is taking part in a second attempt to beat the world record for playing the longest ever game of rugby after the Guiness Book of Records called foul and ruled out the first marathon effort.
Officials disallowed a record breaking match when six hours of film footage vanished despite the team playing consecutive rugby for 32 hours. Without the full film evidence, they could not prove the record had been smashed.
So on May 4 and 5, Luke will join other more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting the Bike4Life campaign with firefighters joining the convoy of thousands of motorbikes as it weaves its way through the county on Sunday, April 22.
The annual event is the largest motorcycle gathering in the country which raises funds for the Air Ambulance when an estimated 12,000 riders will take part in a 23 mile ride from Shrewsbury to RAF Cosford via the M54 in Telford.
Shrewsbury fire station’s Watch Manager Paul Gray and more
Shropshire firefighters rescued a four-year-old boy who was accidentally locked in his home after the front door shut.
Mum Sam Caffrey, dressed in pyjamas and dressing gown, was forced to called 999 when she found she couldn’t get back inside in the early evening drama in Highley, near Bridgnorth.
Bridgnorth firefighters arrived on the scene to find the worried mum talking to son Connor through the letterbox trying to encourage him to unlatch the front door.
But the more
A quick “Spring clean” now could save your life say fire safety experts.
As part of a fire safety campaign, Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service is advising householders to clear any clutter that may be blocking escape routes and to make sure their family, guests and loved ones know how to get out in the event of a fire.
Working smoke alarms are regularly life-savers by giving people the warning they need to get out of their home. But blocked exits, locked doors or unfamiliar more
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