Shrewsbury Fire Station Retained

Shrewsbury Fire Station Retained Retained are On Call Firefigthers based and respond within close distance Shrewsbury HQ. Here will be updates on events, local news and incidents.

On Call (Retained Duty System) Firefighters are individuals who do ordinary jobs and offer evening, daytime and/or weekend cover. They are ready to go out to a call the moment a message comes through to their pager. We work safe and effectively as part of a team using the latest equipment methods and techniques to undertake a wide range of duties including attending property fires, grass and farml

and fires, road traffic collisions, chemical spills, animal rescues, floods and storm damage. As On Call Firefighters we also actively involved in the prevention of fire, particularly in the home. If you follow us on Facebook, you can expect Home Safety & Community updates covering some or all of the following:

• Operational updates about events.
• News about the Fire Service in your community.
• Fire safety advice and local community information.
• Comment on some media stories.
• Recruitment Information. Disclaimer
Any post on this site/page which we consider to be inappropriate in this respect will be removed and reported to the relevant authorities. You are reminded that malicious communications using Facebook may constitute a criminal offence and will be dealt with appropriately. Please do not try to report a 999 Incident using our page.

Last night Shropshire fire and rescue celebrated the hard work of 25 Firefighters who have recently completed an intense...
15/10/2024

Last night Shropshire fire and rescue celebrated the hard work of 25 Firefighters who have recently completed an intense training course to become on-call firefighters.

These firefighters will join their on-call colleagues across the county and enroll on a 3 year development course whilst attending real incidents.

Shrewsbury on-call are proud to celebrate and welcome on board two of our own, as well as 1 firefighter who has successfully completed his 3 year development. Well Done 👏

If becoming an on-call firefighter is something that would interest you, then please get in touch through the Shropshire fire and rescue website or visit your local station to ask for more information.

The Fire Service is one family, this news is devastating and our condolences go out to Wayne Brown's family, friends, an...
25/01/2024

The Fire Service is one family, this news is devastating and our condolences go out to Wayne Brown's family, friends, and the whole of West Midlands Fire Service. R.I.P ❤️

Statement: Chief Fire Officer Wayne Brown We are devastated to report that our Chief Fire Officer, Wayne Brown, was this morning (24 January) found dead at his home address. The death is not being treated as suspicious by West Midlands Police. All our t...

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19/01/2024

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Thinking of applying to be a firefighter? 🤔👨‍🚒

We're holding drop in sessions for you to ask our Station Managers all your burning questions.

Drop in sessions will be held at:

🚒Oswestry Fire Station 23rd Jan at 10am-12noon

🚒Market Drayton Fire Station 24th Jan at 10am-4pm

🚒Ludlow Fire Station 25th Jan at 10am-12noon

🚒Tweedale Fire Station 26th Jan at 2pm-4pm

🚒Wellington Fire Station :
22nd Jan 10am-12noon
23rd Jan 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm
25th Jan 10am-12noon
26th Jan 2pm-4pm

Where will a career in firefighting take you?
🌐 shropshirefire.gov.uk/wholetime-firefighters

10/01/2024
04/11/2023

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is the statutory fire and rescue service covering Shropshire, including Telford and Wrekin.
Emergency cover is provided by 512 full-time and on-call firefighters.

30/10/2023

Interested in becoming a firefighter, but want to know more?

We will be recruiting wholetime firefighters in 2024 and have organised a series of taster sessions so you can try out the practical tests, speak to firefighters and learn more about the application process.

Taking place Friday 10th and Saturday 11th November.

Spaces are limited, register today: https://bit.ly/WT_tasterday

21/10/2023

With continued unsettled weather throughout the weekend, please remember:

⚠️ Pay attention to road closure signs
⚠️ Do not drive into flood water
⚠️ Avoid unnecessary journeys

For further guidance and important contact details:
shropshirefire.gov.uk/flooding

30/09/2023

Shrewsbury On-Call are once again recruiting for On-Call Firefighters.

🚨Are you up for a challenge?🚨
How would you like to carry out an amazing job and serve your local community along the way?
🚒 Do you live within 5 minutes of Shrewsbury fire station?
🚒 Are you over 18 years old?
🚒 Are you reasonably fit and active?
If so, why not join the team at Shrewsbury and become an on-call firefighter. 🧑‍🚒
You can help serve your local community and get paid for it as well.
For further information please contact Shropshire Fire and Rescue on 01743 260200 during office hours or visit www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/on-call

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St Michael's Street
Shrewsbury
SY12HJ

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