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,…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
House fires drop in South Yorkshire amid small arsons rise
House fires and false alarms dropped in South Yorkshire last year, a report to the fire service’s governing Fire Authority will say. There were 72 fewer property fires, 59 less…
Station open days – summer 2019
A number of South Yorkshire fire stations will be holding an open day this summer. Please see list below for details. Rotherham station - 27 July, 10am to 4pm, Fitzwilliam…