It been a very wet couple of days and we are seeing lots of surface water and a sharp increase in the river level. To find out more and to register for updates, visit shropshirefire.gov.uk/flooding

🚧 Following this week's rain Frankwell Riverside car park in Shrewsbury is partially closed as the Environment Agency are installing phase 1 of the flood barriers. The exit from Frankwell main car park remains open. 🚧 The River Severn towpaths in Shrewsbury are closed.

#Bikerdown is FREE to bikers of all ages and abilities. Consisting of 3 modules, the idea is to offer people the ability to train in essential skills to help them cope should they encounter or be involved in a road traffic collision. shropshirefire.gov.uk/biker-down-shr… for more Info

Would you know what to do if you were first on scene to a collision involving a motorcyclist? The actions taken in the first moments of an incident can make all the difference. Find out more about our #bikerdown courses at shropshirefire.gov.uk/biker-down-shr… youtu.be/CuOZBpGVm2k?si…

Actions taken in the first few moments after a collision involving a motorcycle can be crucial but there can be some uncertainty about what to do. #Bikerdown is designed to answer these uncertainties. Visit shropshirefire.gov.uk/biker-down-shr… to find out more and register for a course!

#WorldParkinsonsDiseaseDay shrewsburyparkinsons.com #MakeitBlue Shrewsbury Branch of Parkinson’s UK, are a group of local people who have, care for, or know someone who is affected by Parkinson’s. The condition affects individuals differently. "Together we will find a cure"

Our prevention team& crews from Wellington station had a great time, attending the Community Football Tournament at AFC Telford. Home Fire Safety message promoted by the Deputy Mayor of Telford & Wrekin council.

Please share! The #RoadPeaceChallenge2024 is now underway! 👏Wishing all participants the very best of luck as they cover #1766MilesTogether to honour the 1766 people killed on UK roads in 2022. We can't thank you enough for supporting RoadPeace 🚲🚶🏇🛶💪 justgiving.com/campaign/roadp…

A few members of Amber Watch took the appliance down to Tortoise Nursery in Wellington today for a visit. Safe to say Big Red was a hit with the children! 🚒

Drill night for Amber Watch consisted of a short meeting with senior management, followed by an exercise for the benefit of our crew still in development, which involved pumping from open water. Crews made an improvised dam and used the LPP to deliver water to a main jet. 🚒

Great session at our training and development centre last night 🧑🏻‍🚒👨🏽‍🚒Real fire conditions 🔥 crew received input on flow paths, air tracks and ventilation 💨 Thermal imaging cameras used to full potential 🔥 Massive thanks to WM Paul Smith and WM Tony Talbot for facilitating 👍🏻

We did it! In less than 48 hours, we smashed our 1766-mile target! In this short time, we've had an incredible 138 mileage entries and we've collectively covered 2,134 miles!! But don't stop there. Please keep logging your miles here: bit.ly/4arCbYZ

''A smoke alarm is your early warning system, which will detect and alert you to a fire in your home'', a message given by our prevention team and crews from Wellington station, at the Community Football Tournament at AFC Telford. For queries please contact us at 01743260200.

🚧 From Weds to Fri this week one lane will be closed along Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury on the approach to the station. 👷 It’s while trial holes are drilled to identify the depth/location of utility services – ahead of the planned station gyratory improvement work.

Last week we took part in the national RoadPeace Challenge 2024. A number of our staff and officers, along with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service cycled, ran, dog walked, swam and rowed through the week in support of this amazing charity. #RoadPeaceChallenge2024

We are finally enjoying better weather and the great outdoors. Shropshire has fantastic countryside, designated walks, and open spaces, but please enjoy responsibly and take time to consider preventing fires in the open. Just one spark can cause a wildfire. #CountrysideCode

Our prevention team attended the 'Youth Project' fun day at the Telford Central Mosque alongside local policing teams. Advice was offered on water & home fire safety.

Our prevention team were at the Cleobury Mortimer station open day. Thanks to all the families & children for participating in water safety 'Spot the Hazards' activities.

The prevention team were at the busy grounds of the Witchurch Food Festival raising fire safety awareness. David Hislop & his young scouts welcomed our Fire Prevention leaflets & booklets.