Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to "Putting Shropshire's Safety First". This section gives home fire safety information and advice that can help you and your family stay safe.
Many fires that occur each year could be avoided by some simple precautionary measures. A bedtime rountine, to reduce risks at night is also important, watch the video below for tips.
Fire Door Safety
Fire Doors help prevent the spread of fire and play a crucial role in fire safety. Read this helpful myth-busting document highlighting the rules and regulations you need to know. Each year we highlight Fire Door Safety week, and more information around this campaign can be found here
Holiday Let and Paying Guests Guidance
Renting out your property as a holiday let? Read the guidance about which fire safety policies you need to adhere to here
More Information
For more information on keeping safe from fire, take a look at our safety booklet.
The prevention team carry out safe and well visits, talks/presentations and work closely with fire-fighters that also carry out safe and well visits. The team are responsible for running campaigns throughout the year and working closely with agencies (for example housing associations, memory service and British Red Cross). You can request a Safe and Well visit by contacting us on 01743 260200.
The Prevention team comprises of:
James Bainbridge- Station Manager Prevention
Rabinder Dhami – Prevention Manager
Charlie Cartwright – Youth Officer
Laura Kavanagh-Jones – North and North-West Shropshire Vulnerable Person's Officer
Delyth Kelly– South & South West Shropshire Vulnerable Person's Officer
Alison Teece – Telford & Wrekin Vulnerable Person’s Officer
Rebecca Warwick – Shrewsbury Vulnerable Person’s Officer
Muhammad Younis – Bi-lingual Community Advocate
Derek Taylor – Fire Crime Officer
Community Fire Safety Apprentice
