Young cadets ‘graduate’ at fire service ceremony South Yorkshire fire cadets have been honored at a ceremony in Sheffield to mark their achievements. More than 20 cadets, aged 13 to 17, were recognised in front of friends…Read More
Cutlers’ success for fire service with double award win South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has scooped two gongs at the Cutlers’ Company Police and Fire Service annual awards. Station Manager Chris Mee took home the individual prize for his…Read More
Firefighters graduate from South Yorkshire recruits course South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s latest group of new recruits has successfully graduated following 13 weeks of intensive training. The group of eleven full-time firefighters have completed their training with…Read More
Businesses asked to back up alarms as fire service battles heatwave The fire service has called on businesses to back up automatic fire alarms with 999 calls, as it battles higher than average call volumes during the heatwave. South Yorkshire Fire…Read More
Crews issue safety warning following battery blaze Firefighters are warning the public about the potential dangers posed by purchasing unbranded electrical goods on the internet after an incident in which a battery bought online caught fire. Crews…Read More
Praise for firefighters and public safety plea as hot dry weather continues Fire officers have praised crews for their work in tackling a higher than average number of incidents- and called on the public help prevent blazes. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s…Read More
South Yorkshire Police and South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue sign joint collaboration agreement Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police Stephen Watson, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive Jamie Courtney, Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Alan Billings and Chair…Read More
Young people’s inspiration for Goldthorpe wildlife haven A project to transform a rubbish strewn former railway embankment into a wildlife haven was got underway, having been kick started by young people on a fire and police led…Read More
Grass fire warning during hot weather Fire crews are warning the public to take extra care during this period of hot weather to avoid any accidental grass fires. During hot and dry weather the risk of…Read More
Man found drowned in Doncaster A man has been found dead after entering water near to Straight Lane, Skelbrooke, Doncaster. Firefighters joined police and ambulance crews in searching for and recovering the casualty, who is…Read More
