Dream becomes reality for Darnall and Rotherham fire volunteer One of South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue’s (SYFR) numerous fire volunteers saw their hard work pay off recently as they completed their initial firefighter recruits course. Rob Hall – who…Read More
Fire funded sprinklers installed in historic Thorne autism residential home Sprinklers installed in the converted home of a Doncaster brewery magnate now used to support people with autism, have been hailed as proof that the potentially lifesaving equipment can be…Read More
Police and fire community safety teams join forces in major collaboration milestone South Yorkshire safety teams have joined forces, in an ambitious fire and police collaboration project. The joint community safety department brings together staff from South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue and…Read More
Service makes plea to local businesses as part of national safety initiative Firefighters from across South Yorkshire have attended more than 1,500 fires in non-domestic properties in the last five years, figures show. The revelation comes as South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue…Read More
Sprinkler system installed to safeguard Rotherham care facility residents Residents of a high dependency care facility in a Rotherham suburb are now safer from fire than ever before thanks to a fire funded sprinkler initiative. The 15 bedded facility…Read More
Sheffield volunteer teaching sign language to firefighters A much-loved Sheffield volunteer is helping the fire service to give safety advice to deaf and hard of hearing people, by sharing his sign language skills with crews. Phil Bowers,…Read More
Youngsters enjoy firefighter experience at Parkway fire station A group of children from all across the country have been given a day to remember thanks to Parkway Blue Watch. The youngsters, all of which have a limb difference,…Read More
Kind hearted fire volunteer comes to aid of stricken roadside couple A volunteer at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has been thanked for her actions after helping an elderly couple when their car broke down on a busy main road in…Read More
Station open days A number of fire stations across South Yorkshire will be holding a family fun day during the summer. The full list of stations are below: Thorne station - Monday 20 August -…Read More
Pitsmoor playground workers hail impact of fire funding Play workers behind a much-loved community playground in Sheffield have hailed the impact fire service backing has had on their facility. Pitsmoor Adventure Playground was built in the 1970s, but…Read More
