Law changes to carbon monoxide alarm provision
Many landlords across South Yorkshire are now required to fit carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in their properties, following a change in the law. As of Saturday 1 October 2022, The…
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Her Majesty The Queen – fire service statement
It is with enormous sadness that the service notes the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. The firefighters and staff of South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue extend our most humble…
Men’s mental health group prepares for Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge
Firefighters from across the country are joining SYFR's weekly mental health walking group, Walk and Talk 999, in walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks. The Walk Leaders, Jim Bright, Matt Winslow…
Can you fill these boots? Service issues rallying cry to local residents
Residents in Rossington, Stocksbridge, Askern, Penistone and Dearne are being challenged to step up and join their local fire crews, as the county’s fire service launches another on-call firefighter recruitment…
Smoke alarms and sprinklers combine to save Doncaster resident
The combination of working smoke alarms and retro-fitted sprinklers have prevented a potentially fatal fire in a Doncaster flat. Firefighters were mobilised to Shaftesbury House, Doncaster, at 1.05am on Thursday…
SYFR celebrate double win at Cutlers Awards
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue staff members are celebrating a double award win at the Cutlers’ Company Police and Fire Service annual awards in recognition of their exemplary service. The…
Public asked to do their bit ahead of second heatwave
Firefighters across South Yorkshire are urging members of the public to be extra careful over the coming days, following a new extreme heat warning from the Met Office. The national…
Chief Fire Officer praises crews after unprecedented heatwave fires
I want to pay tribute to and pass on huge thanks to firefighters, officers and control room staff who dealt with an unprecedented surge in demand for our services yesterday…
Major incident in South Yorkshire stood down
A major incident declared in South Yorkshire has been stood down. The number of fires being dealt with by emergency services has reduced significantly, but the fire service warns that…
Major incident declared due to demand on services from fires
The emergency services working across South Yorkshire have now declared a major incident due to the demand on services from fires across the county. The fires are being prioritised in…