Fire HIIT Games and open day
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is proud to be holding the inaugural Fire HIIT Games along with the Dearne station open day. 4 May 2019 at Dearne fire station, Manvers Way,…
News & Events
Hundreds made safer thanks to fire-funded sprinkler project
Some of the most vulnerable people in Barnsley are now safer than ever in their homes, thanks to sprinklers that have been part-funded by the South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue…
New Deputy Fire Chief for South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority (SYFRA) has appointed a new Deputy Chief Fire Officer. Alex Johnson was appointed following a selection process which included a written application, operational assessment…
Fire deaths prompt new fire safety campaign
A new fire safety campaign is being launched across the county today, Monday 1 April, following a series of recent fatal fires involving people over 60-years-old. As part of the…
Fire service proposals to be considered by Authority
Fire service proposals to meet a multi-million pound financial shortfall by reducing the number of firefighters on a fire engine from five to four will be considered by its governing…
Find The Time campaign – grandparent check
How safe are your older relatives? For our latest campaign we're asking people tofind the timeto visitthe older people in their livesand go through our Grandparent Check, which asksa series…
Police and fire team picks up national award for keeping 999 workers on the road
A joint team which keeps police officers and firefighters on the road has picked up a major national award- just over a year after work started to bring their activity…
Off duty firefighters in Welsh rescue
South Yorkshire firefighters have helped to rescue a man who fell into the sea- in Wales! The six- Firefighter o'Donnell, Firefighter Martin, Crew Manager Marsh, Crew Manager Bowes and Watch…
Local school children the stars of new International Women’s Day video
Anyone can be anything – that’s the message in a new heart-warming film from South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) today, Friday 8 March. You can watch the video here.…
Older people benefiting from new slipper swap initiative
A fire service funded project in South Yorkshire is helping to prevent trips and falls in older people in their homes. The Edlington Community Organisation, in partnership with South Yorkshire…