Fire service says flood response improved ten years on from major incident The fire service says it is better placed to respond to flooding in South Yorkshire, as the tenth anniversary of floods which devastated the county in 2007 is marked. South…Read More
Water safety warning following temperature rise Following the recent hot snap, firefighters are urging the public not to swim in lakes and reservoirs. River flows can be unpredictable and water is often deeper, colder and faster…Read More
Company responsible for Doncaster care home prosecuted for fire safety breach A Doncaster Company responsible for the running of a care home in Doncaster has been fined by the Doncaster Magistrates’ Court for breaching fire safety laws. The Old Rectory Nursing…Read More
Reassurance given following London fire tragedy Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in London, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue is reassuring local people about its response arrangements for high rise buildings. Our thoughts are with…Read More
Fire officers back sprinklers as national study highlights safety success Fire safety experts are calling on South Yorkshire businesses and housing providers to consider fitting sprinklers, after a national study found they successfully dealt with a blaze in almost all…Read More
Fire service work scheme changing lives of autistic volunteers A fire service volunteer has gained vital life and social skills thanks to a scheme which helps people with autism. The Autism Centre for Supported Employment, is a small charity…Read More
Fire service safety advice during the Islamic festival The fire service is calling on South Yorkshire’s Muslim communities to take extra care ahead of one of the most important periods in the Islamic calendar. South Yorkshire Fire &…Read More
South Yorkshire dementia project wins Doncaster partnership award A major partnership to help tackle dementia related house fires in South Yorkshire has won a top local health award. The South Yorkshire Dementia Action Alliances have worked with South…Read More
BBQ safely say firefighters ahead of bank holiday weekend South Yorkshire residents planning to celebrate the warm weather with a barbecue this weekend are being reminded to take some basic steps to ensure their party plans don’t go up…Read More
Water safety warning ahead of bank holiday weekend Firefighters are urging the public not to swim in lakes and reservoirs this weekend, with warmer weather set to continue. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue says it attends dozens of…Read More
