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HMICFRS publishes report following recent inspection of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has published its report following an inspection of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. 

The inspectorate still focuses on three key topics; People, Efficiency and Effectiveness, however there are 11 areas which are graded.  

There are now five possible grades: outstanding, good, adequate, requires improvement and inadequate. 

The Service received one ‘good’ rating, three ‘adequate’, six ‘requires improvement’ and one ‘inadequate’.   

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Fri, 29/11/2024 - 09:18

Christmas Celebration

 

This year our annual Christmas Celebration will take place on Friday 6 December from 6:30pm. Shrewsbury Fire Station’s appliance bay will open its doors at 6pm for refreshments, followed by carols, a raffle and a guest appearance from the man in red himself!

All donations and raffle proceeds will go to our chosen charities The Fire Fighters Charity and Midlands Air Ambulance.

No need to book, just bring friends and family along to celebrate the festive season.

Parking

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Tue, 26/11/2024 - 16:09

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service celebrates new recruits and award winning staff

Last night (Monday 14th October) Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury hosted an evening of awards and celebration for the latest batch of on-call firefighter recruits to join Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Friends and family were invited along to see the 25 firefighters receive their certificates, with a select few being awarded the silver axe for top student on their course.

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Tue, 15/10/2024 - 13:16

West Mercia Local Resilience Forum response to national disorder

Local agencies are working together to ensure we remain vigilant and prepared after large-scale disorder elsewhere in the country. 

The criminal behaviour has not been imitated across Herefordshire, Shropshire or Worcestershire, and there is no confirmed intelligence of any planned unlawful activity over the coming days, but we remain vigilant, prepared and confident in our ability to respond. 

Submitted by Yvonne Homer on Fri, 09/08/2024 - 14:33

Appointment of two temporary Assistant Chief Fire Officers.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service can now announce that after a thorough recruitment process the Service will be appointing two temporary Assistant Chief Fire Officers.

Karen Gowreesunker will be joining SFRS from West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) as Head of Corporate Services and Jason Kirby from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) will join as Head of Service Delivery. 

Karen comes to us with a wealth of experience in both the private and public sector and was appointed to the role of temporary Assistant Chief Fire Officer of WMFS in January 2023.

Submitted by Yvonne Homer on Fri, 26/07/2024 - 11:01

Wellington Fire Station Open Day

Wellington Fire Station welcome all to their open day! There will be lots to see and do on the day:

  • Community fire safety advice
  • Road and water safety guidance
  • RTC demonstration
  • Interactive outreach vehicle
  • Animal rescue demonstration
  • Games and activities
  • Light refreshments
  • Station and appliance tours

All money raised going to The Fire Fighters Charity.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Fri, 12/07/2024 - 14:21

Ludlow Fire Station Fun Day

There will be lots to see and do at Ludlow Fire Station's fun day!

  • Bouncy castle
  • hook-a-duck
  • Raffle
  • Refreshments
  • Meet the crew
  • ..and much more!

All proceeds raised will go to The Fire Fighters Charity and other local causes.

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Fri, 12/07/2024 - 14:18

Shrewsbury Fire Station Open Day

What's on?

Join us for a celebration at Shrewsbury Fire Station's Open Day.

Please note: 10am - 11am will be a dedicated hour for special educational needs and disability (SEND) visitors, with the general public welcome from 11am to 3pm

Get ready for a day filled with excitement, education, and entertainment for the whole family! Here's what you can expect:

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Wed, 03/07/2024 - 11:10

Evening of celebration for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service at Theatre Severn

Theatre Severn hosted a long service and good conduct awards ceremony on Monday 17 June for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff.

Honoured on the night were 16 recipients of the Long Service and Good Conduct award, presented to employees in recognition of 20, 30 or 40 years of exemplary service; including former SFRS Chief Fire Officer Rod Hammerton.

High Sheriff Brian Welti and Rod Hammerton

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Wed, 19/06/2024 - 10:41

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