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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

Local firefighters will be visiting lakes and reservoirs across the county next week, commencing Monday 17 June, as South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue turns its attention to water safety and drowning…

Off duty firefighter receives top bravery honour A South Yorkshire firefighter has been honoured with the service’s highest bravery award. https://youtu.be/cWuq2pIcADQ Crew Manager Paul Holbrook was off duty when there…

Older people from in and around the Aston area attended a special open day, held at their local fire station, earlier this week. The event, which took place on Tuesday 21…