Article courtesy of Katy Lowe, SFRS History Society
On Saturday the 19th of October the History Society had its first public appearance. The SFRS History Society was asked to present a presentation to the Fire Brigade Society for their Annual Winter Meet.
The group visited Wellington and Tweedale Fire Stations in the morning with Watch Manager Craig Jackson and then headed over to The Old Shifnal Fire Station for the more
As temperatures start to plunge, Shropshire householders are being urged to get their chimneys swept to avoid the high number of chimney fires recorded last winter.
Firefighters have attended an average of one chimney fire every two days over the past couple of years with most being avoidable, said a community fire safety officer.
Damage ranges from smoke logging in a living room similar to a “black spray gun attack” to flames destroying the house roof, said Rabinder Dhami, of more
Shropshire women get a taste of life as a firefighter with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service at a previous “taster” day
Women who want to find out about being firefighters are invited to a “taster day“ to see what more
When you change your clocks back an hour this coming Sunday (October 27) don’t forget to test your smoke alarm at the same time.
The smoke alarm tests should be carried out weekly as part of regular maintenance checks to ensure they are in good working order all year round.
The nationwide “Tick, Tock, Test” message from Fire Kills, is a Government initiative to remind people to test their smoke alarm to help reduce deaths and injuries from fire.
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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received a hoax 999 call at 8.38pm Monday 7th October 2013 from a phone box outside the Co-Op in Lodge Lane, Bridgnorth.
The young male caller falsely reported a house was on fire in Beestons Close, Bridgnorth. Two crews from Bridgnorth and Much Wenlock and an Officer were called to the address.
Hoax calls can cost lives, whilst crews are called out to these false calls they cannot attend real emergencies and as a result fire crews more
October 4 - 6, 2013 Memorial Will Honor Firefighters Who Died in the Line of Duty During 2012 and Previous Years.
Every October, the Foundation sponsors the official national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. Thousands attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
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Firefighters do NOT need to be large, burly, macho, super-strong - or male!
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service actively encourages and supports women to join us as part-time paid firefighters.
It’s good pay, lots of public recognition, and close to home.
Come along to our Taster Day and find out more – talk to women firefighters, try out some equipment, see if you like the idea.
For more information contact Laura on 01743 260 189 or Jonathan on more
Ludlow firefighter Steve Perks practising for this week’s gruelling charity challenge at the recent Lake Vyrnwy half marathon.
Two firefighters from Ludlow fire station are taking part in a seven day more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended a report of a car fire at 10.04pm Sunday 22nd September 2013 at Rock Acres, Lilleshall near Newport. Two appliances from Newport and Wellington attended.
The fire involved a grey Audi A3 and is being treated as arson.
If anyone has any information about this arson attack they are asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Is your motor in need of a clean but you never get around to doing it? Well here is your chance to have your car washed by the best!
The event is free but voluntary donations will be VERY welcome and gratefully received, so please come along, get your car cleaned, and support a just and worthy cause. …….. Oh, and don’t forget to tell friends and family to come and get their cars washed and help to support the Fire Fighters Charity.
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