Company bosses and managers are being urged to attend free business fire safety education seminars being held across Shropshire over the next few weeks.
Members of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service’s business fire safety team will give...
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11th June, 2012
A portable rescue stretcher to allow firefighters to more easily haul unconscious or injured people out of danger has been designed by a University of Derby student – with input from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
The Rapid Evacuation...
21st May, 2012
A court case in which a Shropshire takeaway owner was ordered to pay more than £2,500 in fines and costs should stand as a warning to other business owners to ensure they comply with their legal obligations for fire safety at business...
3rd January, 2012
The Christmas holiday has been a busy time for staff at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Permanently on call at the county’s 23 fire stations, they have dealt with a total of 193 calls since the beginning of December, reported Deputy...
4th November, 2011
Shropshire businesses are being warned to check their fire safety after fire officers identified a “worrying trend” among some firms which are putting lives at risk.
Fast food outlets with accommodation above are especially at risk.
... 12th August, 2011
Shrewsbury and north Shropshire farmers are urged to be aware of fire risks at harvest time and also take steps to help prevent arson. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and the NFU have issued advice to farmers and growers to avoid costly farm...
3rd August, 2011
Police are investigating an arson attack on a joinery workshop near Shrewsbury which caused up to £400,000 damage.
They issued an appeal today for information following the fire at Niblett Bespoke Joinery based at Edgebold, near Hanwood...
6th May, 2011
Shropshire company bosses are being urged to attend an open day at their local fire station to get important information about their legal obligations for fire safety at business premises.
A series of two hour workshops are being held...
25th February, 2011
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters were called out at 10.30pm on Wednesday 23rd February to a large quantity of pallets on fire outside a unit on Halesfield 17, Telford. As the fire is believed to have been started deliberately, we...
6th December, 2010
Christmas is coming. Thieves will be looking to businesses to provide them with extra Christmas presents. Please deny them this opportunity at your business.
Use this document as a checklist.
World wide crisis, metal thefts - safeguard...Pages
Further Information
Business Fire Safety
Telephone: 01743 260 200
Email: businessfiresafety@shropshirefire.gov.uk
