Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority is proposing an increase of 4.6 per cent to the portion of council tax which goes to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. This equates to just under £5 per year, or 9p per week and we want to hear what you think about the proposal.
The Authority is nationally recognised for delivering a top performing fire and rescue service, which constantly reviews how its services are delivered, to ensure that it runs effectively and efficiently for the public of more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service can sadly confirm we attended a fatal fire in Oswestry yesterday (Wednesday 11 January) .
The Service was called at around 3.20pm to reports of a fire at a property in Gobowen after a resident heard the snoke alarms activating. Crews from Oswestry, Ellesmere and North Wales attended. Despite the best efforts of firefighters a man died at the scene and our thoughts are with his loved ones during his difficult time.
A fire investigation is still more
A Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) officer has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for Services to the Fire Service in The King’s New Year Honours List for 2023.
Station Manager Tom Hatfield joined Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service in 2005 following military service with the Royal Engineers. He subsequently worked with West Midlands Urban Search and Rescue and International Search and Rescue teams before transferring to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service in 2018 more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is deeply saddened that two people have died in a house fire in Oswestry and offer deepest sympathy to their loved ones.
The Service was called at approximately 4.20am today (Wednesday 14 December) to Glentworth Close, Oswestry, and crews from Ellesmere and Oswestry attended alongside an appliance from North Wales Fire Service.
On arrival crews saw flames and smoke issuing from the building. Six firefighters wore breathing apparatus to enter more
But one thing Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and the national Fire Kills campaign are urging the public to put fire safety at the top of your list this Christmas.
Whilst fire safety is vital throughout the year, the extra distractions of Christmas make it especially important to be vigilant. This is why SFRS is asking people to take extra care over the festive season to more
Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin Fire Authority and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service are proud to announce that Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) Simon Hardiman will be taking over as Chief Fire Officer (CFO).
Following the announcement that current CFO Rod Hammerton would be retiring at the end of this year; a robust interview process was undertaken, and Simon Hardiman was the successful candidate to be recommended to the Authority.
On Friday 18 November the Authority more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service was called at 3.35am to reports of a fire in a care home in Oswestry.
Crews from Ellesmere, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Tweedale attended and found the fire was in the roof space of the building. All residents and staff were safe an accounted for and firefighters began tackling the blaze and safely evacuating the premises.
Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used hose reel jets, a main jet, covering jet and dry powder extinguisher to tackle more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is highlighting the need to take extra care with electricals as part of the National Fire Chief Council’s Electrical Fire Safety Week starting Monday 14 November.
The misuse of electricals/appliances and faulty appliances or leads caused a shocking 57.5 per cent of the accidental dwelling fires Shropshire crews attended between April 2020 and March 2021.
These types of fires are preventable if you follow our safety advice.
Make sure this Halloween, you and your loved ones don’t end up remembering it for the wrong reasons.
Emergency Services Day, also known as 999 Day, takes place on 9th September each year, however, as Her Majesty The Queen passed away on 8th September, the date for 2022 was rescheduled out of respect for the King and national mourning.
999 Day will now take place tomorrow, Wednesday 19 October 2022.
Emergency Services Day is a Government backed national day and is an opportunity for the country to shows its appreciation for those who work and volunteer in the NHS, police, fire more
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Shropshire
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