Alex Johnson appointed South Yorkshire’s Chief Fire Officer South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority (SYFRA) has appointed a new Chief Fire Officer. Alex Johnson was appointed following a selection process which included a written application and panel interview…Read More
Automatic fire alarms in commercial buildings- what businesses need to know The fire service is changing the way it responds to automatic fire alarms in some types of commercial premises. What do I need to know? South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue…Read More
After the flood- safety advice for residents Make sure the property is safe before you enter and start to clear up. Arrange for services, such as gas and electricity, to be turned off. The electricity and gas…Read More
South Yorkshire floods- important information for Doncaster residents Doncaster Council have released further information for Doncaster residents. Please see their update below: "There are six severe flood warnings remain in place for Fishlake, Barnby Dun, Kirk Sandall, Kirk…Read More
South Yorkshire flooding- key facts South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue declared a major incident at around 10.30pm on Thursday 7 November as a result of widespread flooding across the county. Our one, key safety message…Read More
Attack on Sheffield fire engine condemned Fire chiefs have condemned an attack on firefighters in Sheffield. Firefighters from Central fire station were responding to reports of a fire on Wensley Street in Sheffield when their fire…Read More
Firework displays across South Yorkshire – dates, times and locations! We want the people of South Yorkshire to be safe this bonfire period - which is why we advise you to attend organised bonfires and firework displays instead of doing…Read More
Emergency services ask for public help over dark nights period Fire service advice during the dark nights period: Attend organised bonfire and firework displays - they are cheaper and more spectacular than doing your own Keep your wheelie bins in…Read More
Campaign effort helps drive down summer fires A campaign that asked people to help reduce small fires during the summer has helped cut incidents by a quarter, the fire service has revealed. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue…Read More
Thousands of hours of joint training delivered to 100s of police and fire staff Hundreds of police and fire staff have benefitted from more than 1,500 hours joint training, as collaboration between the two emergency services gathers pace. South Yorkshire Police and South Yorkshire…Read More
