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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

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

Chief Fire Officer to return following conclusion of independent investigation

The independent investigation into concerns raised against Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Simon Hardiman has been concluded.

The Fire Authority’s Personnel Panel has met and taken appropriate action. CFO Hardiman will be returning to work.

Chair of the Fire Authority, Councillor David Minnery, said:

“The Fire Authority commissioned an independent and external investigation to look into the complaints raised against CFO Hardiman.

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Wed, 25/09/2024 - 10:21

Interim Assistant Chief Fire Officer appointed at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Sam Burton, currently an Area Manager at West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS), will be joining Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) as interim Assistant Chief Fire Officer at the end of this month.

She has been appointed to add senior capacity into the leadership team, working alongside service managers.

Sam is an experienced officer and has recently returned to WMFS from a secondment to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, where she undertook the role of Assistant Chief Fire Officer responsible for People and Business Transformation.

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Wed, 08/05/2024 - 17:15

Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority precept proposal - have your say

Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority is proposing an increase of 2.99 per cent to the portion of council tax which goes to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. This equates to just over £3.30 per year, or 6p per week and we want to hear what you think about the proposal.

The Authority is nationally recognised for delivering a top performing fire and rescue service, which constantly reviews how its services are delivered, to ensure that it runs effectively and efficiently for the public of Shropshire.

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Wed, 07/02/2024 - 15:36

Glittering night of achievement for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

 

Theatre Severn hosted a long service and good conduct awards ceremony last night for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) staff.

Honoured on the night were 10 recipients of the Long Service and Good Conduct, presented to employees in recognition of 20 years of exemplary service.

Before presenting the medals Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Mrs Anna Turner JP, said:

“It’s always an honour and a privilege to meet people like yourselves and convey the appreciation of the people of Shropshire for all that you do”

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Tue, 04/10/2022 - 17:18

New on-call firefighters honoured at evening of celebration

Last night (Monday 25 July) 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 26 firefighters receive their certificates, with a select few being awarded the silver axe for top student on their course.

Alex Montgomery of Albrighton Fire Station receiving the silver axe award from SM James Bainbridge

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Tue, 26/07/2022 - 14:30

Fire Authority Approves Precepts Increase

Shropshire and Wrekin Fire and Rescue Authority have now approved the proposal of a 1.99 per cent increase in precepts to go Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. This equates to a £2 per annum increase for Band D homes.

The Authority met at an extraordinary meeting yesterday (Wednesday 23 February) to make a decision on the precept for the financial year of 2022-2023 before the local authorities meet to agree the overall Council Tax.

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Thu, 24/02/2022 - 13:04

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service staff member named on The Queen’s New Year’s Honours List

Prevention Manager, Rabinder Dhami, joined SFRS in 1995 and has spent his career working in the Prevention department which oversees the fire safety of vulnerable people in their own homes.

The medal, which is a British and Commonwealth award for civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown, will be presented to him by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for Shropshire, Anna Turner later in the year.

Upon hearing the news of his award, Rabinder, from Telford, said:

Submitted by Laura Newsome on Fri, 31/12/2021 - 10:25

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