Fire service welcomes arson conviction after flats fire
Fire officers have welcomed the conviction of a man who started a fire outside flats in Rotherham. Alex Teasdale, of Meadow Close, Dalton, was sentenced to 46 months in prison…
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GB Paralympic gold medallist opens new Barnsley fire station
A former South Yorkshire firefighter who went on to strike gold at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games has formally opened a new fire station in Barnsley. Gavin Walker, aged 38,…
South Yorkshire’s fire service first to test connectivity from control room to new national network
South Yorkshire’s fire service has become the first in the country to test the connectivity from its control room to a new national network which will transform the way emergency…
National award for fire service’s response to Hatfield Moors blaze
South Yorkshire’s fire service has won a national award for its response to a major wildfire, which crews spent 22 days tackling last year. The fire affected a huge area…
Service launches September recruitment drive
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is once again calling for people in Askern, Rossington, Stocksbridge, Dearne, Birley and Cudworth to join their on-call firefighting teams. Despite two hugely successful recruitment…
Fire service shortlisted for major national diversity award
South Yorkshire’s fire service is up for a major national award celebrating its work with diverse communities. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has been shortlisted in the ‘diverse company’ category…
Arson numbers down as service hones in on fire-setting
South Yorkshire’s firefighters have responded to less deliberate fires so far this summer than in recent years, according to figures released by the county’s fire service. South Yorkshire Fire &…
New Barnsley fire station goes operational
Firefighters have begun responding to 999 calls from South Yorkshire’s newest fire station for the first time. The new two storey, three bay Barnsley fire station was completed earlier this…
South Yorkshire firefighters join mammoth ride in bid to raise vital charity cash
Two South Yorkshire firefighters are amongst a 20 strong team bidding to cycle the length of the UK to raise mental health awareness and thousands for charity. South Yorkshire Fire…
Fire services combine to reveal new, state-of-the-art kit
Firefighters across the Yorkshire and Humber region have revealed new, advanced fire kit following a joint procurement deal. As part of a tri-service agreement, all firefighters in South Yorkshire, West…