Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is teaming up Community Resource to launch a new volunteer programme.
The scheme has been developed to help strengthen the Service’s community safety activities while targeting the most vulnerable and hard to reach people within the county.
We have been consulting with Community Resource, a registered charity, and have created three volunteer areas:
Shropshire FRS Community Safe and Well Volunteer
Shropshire FRS Community Risk more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) and Harper Adams University have reached an agreement that will see the Service’s 4x4 driver training take place on the University’s facility. This will provide SFRS staff with a safe environment to maintain their essential driving skills.
Station Manager James Bainbridge said,
“The location we used previously for the training was no longer accessible, so we really jumped at the chance to work with another local organisation more
The ‘Bright Light Award’ category recognises individuals who have led the way in their role in the fire service, acting as a shining example to others. This is through recruitment, retention or progression of women or enabling women to develop through access to opportunities and resources.
Janette, who joined SFRS in March 2021, was nominated in the national awards for her remarkable contributions to the Fire Service. She is also a National Fire Chiefs Council Lead for HMICFRS/ more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is one of 7 services in the UK to commit to the National Direct Entry Scheme (DES) which launches today (3 April)
The first cohort of direct entrants will work as a pilot to evidence the effectiveness of this first national accredited fire sector programme. Although DES is not new to the sector, this is the first centrally coordinated assured programme to bring direct entrants in with a view to develop into Station Manager and Area Manager level. more
His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabularies and Fire and Rescue Services’ released a report on Culture and Values within the fire service yesterday (Thursday 30 March).
The report highlighted concerning findings of bullying and harassment within the fire sector nationally.
Chief Fire Officer Simon Hardiman said: “We welcome the release of HMICFRS Culture and Values report and fully accept its findings- as shocking and disappointing as they are. It is clear there is still work more
Find out about the vital work of Fire Control at this special open evening for those interested in potentially becoming part of the team.
You'll have the chance to:
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Booking is essential.
Please email more
Find out about the vital work of Fire Control at this special open evening for those interested in potentially becoming part of the team.
You'll have the chance to:
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Booking is essential.
Please email more
Find out about the vital work of Fire Control at this special open day for those interested in potentially becoming part of the team.
You'll have the chance to:
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Booking is essential.
Please email more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has announced they will be deploying body worn cameras in certain operations. The equipment is expected to be introduced over the next couple of months.
Footage will be used for purposes of incident monitoring, fire investigation and fire safety enforcement and will be assigned to incident commanders, training instructors and Protection Officers.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is opening its doors at Much Wenlock Fire Station to show the public what it takes to be an on call firefighter.
The more
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Service Headquarters
St Michael's Street
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 2HJ
Tel: 01743 260 200
Email: enquiries@shropshirefire.gov.uk
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