Fire service colleagues (past and present) will no doubt be sad to learn that retired firefighter David (‘Chalky’) White passed away at the Princess Royal Hospital on Monday 22nd July following a recent illness.
Chalky transferred from Derbyshire Fire Service in 1972 and served at Tweedale Fire Station (day-crewed) for many years prior to retiring at Telford Central Fire Station in 1992.
His funeral service will be held at Telford Crematorium on Tuesday 30th more
Be a firefighter in Bishops Castle – that is the message for would be recruits from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
A recruitment evening will be held from 7pm to 8.30pm on Thursday (July 25th) when anyone interested can walk into Bishops Castle fire station in more
Every year, fire destroys thousands of acres of countryside and wildlife habitats and although some are started deliberately most of them are due to carelessness. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are reminding everyone to take particular care not only during this current dry spell but throughout the year.
Group Manager Kevin Faulkner of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We are currently experiencing some delightful weather and it is only natural to want to go outdoors and more
Shropshire’s new Fire and Emergency Support Service vehicle
A unique service to offer practical and emotional support to people affected by house fires and other emergencies has been launched by the British Red Cross in conjunction with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Called out by more
Shrewsbury restaurant owner John Mustafa makes a charity donation to Watch Manager Mel Kapitanec, firefighter Keith Woodville and daughter Amelia after the fire station's annual open day
Shropshire firefighters showcased their skills to the more
After the tragic death of a young man in Bridgnorth today, we are reminded of the dangers of swimming in open water.
The UK has been fortunate enough in seeing temperatures rise to 30 degrees in the last few days. With this weather set to continue, fire officers are warning members of the public not to swim in rivers and lakes. The water may appear calm on the surface and warm to the touch, however, this can be misleading as there are many dangers below. Such as strong currents, more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service asks the Public to remain vigilant during the hot weather.
The recent fire at Grinshill provides an example of just how severe such fires can become in a short space of time. The pictures taken at the scene were shocking and looked more like an Australian or Californian fire than an incident in Shropshire.
The weather is extremely hot and the ground has dried out this significantly increases the risk of fires. You should avoid bonfires and be more
The official launch of a British Red Cross and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service partnership was sealed with a handshake on the 1st July 2013.
The Fire Emergency Support Service or FESS takes the form of a vehicle crewed by volunteers who, when mobilised by the Fire service attend incidents and offer emotional support to victims of emergencies such as house fires and road traffic collisions.
The vehicle is stationed at Shrewsbury Fire Station and all volunteers are trained to more
A massive summer fire safety campaign is being launched in Shropshire to reduce the number of accidental fires which traditionally increase during the school holidays.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Safety in the Home team is spearheading a public awareness campaign so that people know how to prevent fires from starting.
The kitchen has been identified as the most dangerous room in the home with 146 cooking fires reported in county homes in one year from April 2012 to more
Burglars who sneaked into a Shropshire home and stole a car from the drive, set fire to the vehicle a short time later.
The blue VW Passat, registration number S4BAB, was taken from a house in Brownlow Crescent, Ellesmere after thieves entered through a back door and stole the keys.
An Acer Aspire lap top and two watches were also stolen from the premises in the early hours of Saturday.
The car was abandoned and set on fire at round 2.15am Saturday 6th July more
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