Joint service initiative tackles gun and knife crime Over 42,000 South Yorkshire school children have received an educational awareness presentation on the consequences of gun and knife crime South Yorkshire Police and South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue have…Read More
Extra mental health support for firefighters announced South Yorkshire firefighters are to get extra mental health support, chief officers have announced. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has published its first ever health and wellbeing strategy, which will…Read More
Fire service publishes details of 50 ways it is collaborating with other 999 services South Yorkshire’s fire service has published details of 50 ways it is working with other blue light services to save time, cut costs and deliver a better service to the…Read More
Fire and police youth course participants secure William Cook roles A South Yorkshire teen has started an apprenticeship with a major Sheffield manufacturing firm, thanks to a fire and police led youth course. Jay Woodhead, aged 17, from Wybourn, Sheffield…Read More
Fire service issues safety warning after risk assessor prosecuted South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has welcomed the prosecution of a fire risk assessor, saying it proves that there are consequences for failing to comply with safety laws. David Thompson…Read More
Police and fire youth programme to celebrate 20th course achievement The only Princes Trust youth development programme in the country to be jointly delivered by the fire and police services has helped more than 200 young people since going live…Read More
Young Barnsley homeless safer thanks for fire funding Dozens of young homeless people in Barnsley are safer from fire, thanks to Fire Authority funding. Centrepoint Barnsley has helped more than 110 people aged 16 to 25 by giving…Read More
Free moped and scooter training for young riders South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership (SYSRP) is offering free moped and scooter training to young riders, as part of its work to reduce the number of young people killed or…Read More
Fire safety warning after property developer sentenced South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue says the prosecution of Sheffield property developers for flouting fire safety laws at city centre student flats serves as a stark warning to landlords and…Read More
Fire service staff celebrate Cutlers award win South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue staff members are celebrating a double award win at the Cutlers’ Company Police and Fire Service annual awards in recognition of their exemplary service. Station…Read More
