Fire service funded youth project Young people are learning life and social skills thanks to a fire service funded project. In partnership with JADE Youth and Community Centre, we are helping hundreds of young people…Read More
Fire service could curb attendance at business false alarms to free up time for firefighters The fire service could stop attending automatic fire alarms in commercial buildings like shops and office blocks unless it’s a confirmed blaze, in a bid to free up time for…Read More
Fire crews put 22mm hose to the test What difference does 3mm make? Quite a bit when it comes to fire hose it seems. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is testing out a new type of hose reel,…Read More
Fire research says targeted safety visits better than scatter gun approach Fire services should carry out repeat safety visits in a smaller number of high risk homes to reduce fires, researchers say. Sheffield academics argue this targeted approach will be more…Read More
Smaller fire engine arrives on South Yorkshire’s roads A new, smaller fire engine will soon be responding to 999 calls for the very first time. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has spent more than a year working with…Read More
Service re-launches smoke alarm reminder service People can now opt to receive free weekly reminders to test their smoke alarms thanks to an initiative kick-started today, Monday 8 July, by South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue. The…Read More
New Assistant Fire Chief for South Yorkshire South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority (SYFRA) has appointed a new Assistant Chief Fire Officer. Tony Carlin was appointed following a selection process which included a written application, operational assessment…Read More
Month left for people to have say on fire service plans There’s less than a month to go for people to have their say on fire service plans to meet a financial shortfall of up to £4 million. Draft plans considered…Read More
Humanitarian award for South Yorkshire firefighter A firefighter from South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has received a top award in recognition of her humanitarian contribution. Clare Holmes, a watch manager on Rotherham blue watch, received the…Read More
Firefighters praise new lifesaving equipment for pets Pets across the county are now safer than ever thanks to a new type of oxygen mask on our fire engines. In partnership with the non-profit organisation, Smokey Paws, each…Read More
