Keep Fire Safe – children’s poster drawing contest Home schooling? We've got you covered. We're launching a poster drawing competition for your youngsters and we have a load of LEGO prizes up for grabs. We'll be sharing as…Read More
Fire service offers safety advice in light of virus pandemic South Yorkshire’s firefighters are calling on people to take extra steps to keep themselves safe from fire, following the Government’s recent announcements on social distancing. They say that, with thousands…Read More
Keep Fire Safe – home fire safety quiz Whether you're self-isolating, working from home or just social distancing, the likelihood is that you will be spending more time at home over the next few weeks. This makes it…Read More
Social distancing and self-isolation – fire safety advice Whether you are home working, self-isolating or social distancing, we know you'll probably be spending more time at home over the next few weeks. This could increase the chances of…Read More
New Deputy Chief Fire Officer for South Yorkshire South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority (SYFRA) has appointed a new Deputy Chief Fire Officer. Chris Kirby was appointed following a selection process which included a written application, leadership team…Read More
Charity car wash events – March 2020 UPDATE: Please note that all car wash events during March have been cancelled. Firefighters will be washing cars throughout March as part of a national charity event. The events are…Read More
Sprinklers help save chip pan fire couple in Doncaster tower block Sprinklers retrofitted in a high-rise block of flats in Doncaster helped to save the lives of two people, fire chiefs say. A chip pan caught fire in one of the…Read More
Firefighters rescue man from Thorne canal A big well done to Thorne White Watch who recently rescued a man who had fallen into a canal. Fortunately, a passer-by noticed him in the dark and rushed to…Read More
Fire service staff call out hurtful comments in defiant new video South Yorkshire’s fire service is taking a stand against online trolls in a bid to show support to its staff, and communities, during LGBT+ History Month. This comes in the…Read More
Hundreds safer for decades thanks to £1 million fire service spending on sprinklers Fire chiefs say hundreds of high-risk homes will be safer for decades to come, thanks to more than £1 million spent on fire sprinkler projects in the last five years.…Read More
