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
A senior Shropshire fire officer and three Staffordshire firefighters battled sun, snow and torrential rain to cycle 240 miles over three days to raise more than £2,000 for the Fire Fighters Charity and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Group Manager Neil Griffiths, who works at Shrewsbury fire HQ, cycled from Uttoxeter to Combe Martin in Devon with Watch Managers Mitch Stafford and David Clewlow and firefighter Russ Brown, from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, based in Uttoxeter and more
A Shropshire firefighter has been “hotfooting” around the county for hundreds of miles over the past few months in training for the world famous London marathon.
Within the next two weeks, Kat Frost (32), will swap the streets of Clun for the roads of the UKs capital when she takes part for the first time in the tough 26 mile race on April 22.
It will be a dream come true for the Clun firefighter who received her coveted marathon place after applying to the Fire Fighters more
Shropshire’s expertise for having one of the best run “on call” firefighter operations in the UK has been highlighted at a national conference.
Fire Officer, Group Manager Jon Temple and Watch Manager Tony Talbot showcased how Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service manages the Retained Duty System which employs 343 on-call firefighters who operate out of 22 of the county’s fire stations, most of them rural.
They add to Shropshire’s firefighting force of more than 500, including more
A senior Shropshire fire officer is joining three Staffordshire firefighters to cycle 240 miles to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Group Manager Neil Griffiths will cycle from Uttoxeter to Combe Martin in Devon setting off at 6.30am on Monday, March 26. He will be joined by Watch Managers Mitch Stafford and David Clewlow and firefighter Russ Brown, from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, based in Uttoxeter and Cannock fire stations.
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