6/12/06, Tenbury hosts exercise "Morrello".

Firefighters from across Herefordshire joined forces with Tenbury crews for a training exercise at Kerry Foods in Tenbury Wells last Monday.

Firefighters from Tenbury Wells, Leominster, Leintwardine and Bromyard were called to a fictional fire in a large warehouse, with ten persons unaccounted for.  Two fire engines from Tenbury were first on the scene, and commenced searching through the pitch darkness for any casualties that had been overcome by smoke, using breathing apparatus and guidelines.  Leintwardine were next to arrive, to give backup and assist with the searching, followed closely behind by Leominster and Bromyard.  Around 30 firefighters were on the scene to practice searching procedures using guidelines and branchlines.  All ten dummy casualties were located and "rescued"  by being carried through the warehouse, down ladders and stairs to safety by firefighters.  The exercise commenced at around 7.30pm, and was closed at around 9pm.  

21/11/06, Fire Appliance Coming Soon!!...

Tenbury Firefighters will soon be taking delivery of an L-Registration Dennis Rapier Fire Engine to replace the current J-reg Dennis SS appliance.  The appliance - set to be delivered within just a few weeks will run as the "Pump" and will take the callsign 531.  It is currently in workshops being serviced and prepared for delivery.  The J reg Dennis SS will be moved into the reserve fleet, modernising the spare appliances.  The Dennis Rapier has wailers and a lightbar fitted, as opposed to the "two-tones and beacons" that are fitted to our current appliance.

30/9/06, Looking after one of the lads...

Long serving FF's Shaun Drinkwater and John Davies have paid a touching tribute to a late fireman, Tom Holden, who served at Tenbury during the 1920's and 30's.  Tenbury station was contacted by family member, Christine Tipton, who originally asked for our help.  Sub Officer Dave James said "As soon as we heard, we were only too happy to help".  "He was one of the lads - albeit from years ago - Shaun and John did a sterling job.  The brigade is like a family, and we tend to look after each other".

Mrs Tipton said she was delighted that the firefighters could help.  "The firefighters said they would be happy to repair the gravestone as a mark of respect to an old fireman who gave long service to the town.  The repairs were paid for out of their own pockets and I have great respect for them all."  Tom Holden is buried in St Mary's churchyard in Tenbury.

30/9/06, Two get 25 year badges.

Tenbury Sub Officer David James and his brother, LFF Graham James received their 25 year badges from the FBU.  The handover ceremony was pictured in this months "Firefighter" magazine.

17/9/06, Families Come Home to Ashes.

8/7/06, Smoke House in Tenbury.

A Tenbury Fete was the first in the two counties to have the use of a new £25,000 portable smoke house.

The inflatable structure was at Tenbury High School Fete yesterday, and was used to teach adults and children the importance of smoke detectors, and the dangers of smoke.  Groups went inside the "house" and watched it fill with smoke.  They were then taught how to escape from a smoke filled building. Images are on our picture gallery page.

6/7/06, Firefighters awarded medals.

Firefighters John Higgins and Shaun Drinkwater, who both joined the service at the same time, 20 years ago, have been awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct (LSGC) medal.

They went to Service Headquarters to a ceremony to receive their awards.  Sub Officer David James said "they are both hardworking firefighters, who are a credit to the station.  The information that they hold is very useful to younger firefighters."

Our congratulations go out to them both.

6/7/06, New Fire Engine Arrives.

The new Dennis Sabre fire engine allocated to Tenbury, has now been put on the run.  The appliance was last used at Bromsgrove fire station.  A photograph of the appliance can be seen by clicking on the link in the previous news story.

5/7/06, Tenbury to receive replacement Fire Engine.

Tenbury Wells fire station is to receive a new rescue pump tomorrow.

The 53 registration Dennis Sabre fire appliance will replace the previous M-reg Dennis Sabre, which left the station at the end of May for service elsewhere within the county.  A photograph will appear on this site as soon as we get one.  Firefighters have been using a reserve appliance over the last few weeks.  We are still awaiting the replacement for the J-reg Dennis SS appliance, that will be an L-registration Dennis Rapier.

30/4/06, Update on Appliance Signwriting.

The Rescue Pump at Tenbury will be sign-written this Tuesday (2nd May).  This will include fire safety messages and a reference to the Services Website.

25/3/06, Driving the Fire Safety Message.

Fire appliances across the two counties are to be fitted out with fire and road safety messages.  The messages will be printed onto the locker doors on the vehicles and will also include a link to the services website, and encourage people to take advantage of the Home Fire Safety Check.  The roll out of the messages will commence this Monday (27th March). The roll out will start with the services newer vehicles.  We do not have a timescale, so do not know when our appliances will be completed.

20/3/06, Website Reaches 10,000 Visitors.

Tenbury Wells Fire Station website has now reached 10,000 visitors on the web counter.  We would like to thank everyone who has visited the website in the past, and hope you continue to visit us in the time to come.

3/3/06, Fire Appliance Movements.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service are about to relocate their fire engines around the county.  Tenbury Wells will receive either a K or L registration Dennis Rapier fire engine to replace the current J-reg Dennis SS.  The Rapier will be the stations regular pump, which is the appliance that goes to most incidents.  Our Dennis Sabre will continue as the Rescue Pump, attending 2 pump and rescue incidents.

The SS will go into the reserve fleet.

25/2/06, New Website Uploaded.

We have just undergone major re-furbishment, and our new look website is now up and running.