Thermal imaging camera
Fire In Open
School House Lane
Bishops Castle
Station ground: Bishops Castle
Monday, 18 August, 2025 15:28
At 15:28 on Monday, 18 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Bishops Castle.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Bishops Castle.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Hosereel jet
- Thermal imaging camera
Report of a bonfire which became out of control. Crews extinguished the fire measuring approximately 10 meters by 15 meters using 2 hose reel jets. Any possible remaining hot spots were checked using a thermal imaging camera. Crews have continued to dampen the area to prevent further fire spread.
The stop message was received at Mon, 08/18/2025 - 15:43
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Smoke In Area
Pontesford Hill
Shrewsbury
Station ground: Minsterley
Sunday, 17 August, 2025 15:07
At 15:07 on Sunday, 17 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Smoke In Area in Shrewsbury .
1 fire appliance including the Incident Support Unit was mobilised from Minsterley.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Hosereel jet
- Thermal imaging camera
This incident involved an area of grass field approximately 35m x 35m which was extinguished by crews using two hosereel jets and one fogging unit to damp down hotspots. Crews also used one thermal imaging camera.
The stop message was received at Sun, 08/17/2025 - 15:43
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Fire In Open
Trefonen Road
Morda
Oswestry
Station ground: Ellesmere
Sunday, 17 August, 2025 13:26
At 13:26 on Sunday, 17 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Oswestry .
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Ellesmere.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Hosereel jet
- Thermal imaging camera
This incident involved one unattended bonfire. Crews used one hosereel jet to damp down and the thermal imaging camera.
The stop message was received at Sun, 08/17/2025 - 13:59
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Fire In Open
Millichope
Munslow
Craven Arms
Station ground: Craven Arms
Sunday, 17 August, 2025 03:19
At 03:19 on Sunday, 17 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Craven Arms.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Craven Arms.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Hosereel jet
- Thermal imaging camera
This incident involved one fence panel together with grass and undergrowth involved in fire. Crews used one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire, and a thermal imaging camera to check for hotspots.
The stop message was received at Sun, 08/17/2025 - 04:07
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
LGV Fire
Buildwas Road
Ironbridge
Station ground: Much Wenlock
Saturday, 16 August, 2025 22:28
At 22:28 on Saturday, 16 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as LGV Fire.
2 fire appliances were mobilised from Much Wenlock and Tweedale. An Operations officer was in attendance.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Hosereel jet
- Thermal imaging camera
Fire involving one JCB. Crews wearing breathing apparatus used one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. Thermal imaging camera used to check for hotspots.
The stop message was received at Sat, 08/16/2025 - 23:05
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Fire In Open
Priestland Terrace
Donnington
Telford
Station ground: Telford Central
Saturday, 16 August, 2025 18:39
At 18:39 on Saturday, 16 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Telford.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Telford Central.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Hosereel jet
- Thermal imaging camera
Fire involving garden furniture. The fire was out on arrival, and crews used a hose reel jet to dampen the fire down. A thermal imaging camera was also used to check for hotspots.
The stop message was received at Sat, 08/16/2025 - 18:55
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Fire In Open
Hawthorn Way
Market Drayton
Station ground: Market Drayton
Wednesday, 13 August, 2025 12:11
At 12:11 on Wednesday, 13 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Fire In Open in Market Drayton.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Market Drayton.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Thermal imaging camera
Fire in garden involving Shed and Fence panels. Extinguished using hose reel jet and thermal imaging camera.
The stop message was received at Wed, 08/13/2025 - 13:05
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
Newport Swimming Pool
Victoria Park
Newport
Station ground: Newport
Wednesday, 13 August, 2025 02:58
At 02:58 on Wednesday, 13 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as AFA in Newport .
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Telford Central.
Attending crews used the following equipment:
This incident was a false alarm. The thermal imaging camera was in use and showed no signs of fire.
The stop message was received at Wed, 08/13/2025 - 03:19
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
Car Fire
A5 Gobowen Bypass
Station ground: Ellesmere
Tuesday, 12 August, 2025 20:53
At 20:53 on Tuesday, 12 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting a fire classified as Car Fire.
2 fire appliances were mobilised from Ellesmere.
Crews used the following equipment to tackle the fire:
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Hosereel jet
- Thermal imaging camera
Also at the scene of the incident were: the Police.
This incident involved one car and 60m2 of grass on fire. Crews used 2 hosereel jets, termal imagaing camera and one breathing apparatus. Shropshire Fire and Rescue were also assisted by North Wales Fire and Service Rescue. This incident has now been handed over to police.
The stop message was received at Tue, 08/12/2025 - 21:55
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.
AFA
Industrial Bearings Ltd
Orleton Lane
Whichurch
Station ground: Whitchurch
Tuesday, 12 August, 2025 18:37
At 18:37 on Tuesday, 12 August, 2025, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as AFA in Whichurch.
1 fire appliance was mobilised from Whitchurch.
Attending crews used the following equipment:
This incident was a false alarm due to dust within workshop. Crews used one short extension ladder and thermal imaging camera to investigate. The alarm has now been reset by responsible persons.
The stop message was received at Tue, 08/12/2025 - 19:29
Issued by Fire Control at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Telephone 01743 260290. Please check out our Twitter and Facebook accounts for other announcements.




