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…
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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…
Charity car wash events in March
Firefighters will be washing cars throughout March as part of a national charity event. The event is aimed at raising money for The Fire Fighter’s Charity, which supports injured firefighters…
Firefighter course is biggest in recent years
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s training and development centre is currently playing host to the biggest group of firefighter recruits in the organisation’s recent history. The 17 trainee firefighters, who…
Sheffield man commended for life-saving actions
A man from Sheffield has been commended by South Yorkshire's Chief Fire Officer for helping to save a woman’s life last year, after she became trapped in a river. Cole Johnson was walking across…
Fire spate prompts warning to businesses
Fire officers are issuing a warning to care homes, hotels and other South Yorkshire businesses this week following a series of recent tumble dryer fires. Firefighters from Stocksbridge, Tankersley and…
Disgust after latest firefighter attack in Carcroft
Firefighters were left ‘absolutely disgusted’ last night after having various objects thrown at them whilst attending an incident in Doncaster. Crews were called to Chestnut Avenue in Carcroft at 6.57pm…
Fire service investing reserves in fire station improvements
Fire station improvements are being prioritised as part of a major investment in fire service buildings, a report to the service’s governing Fire Authority will say. South Yorkshire Fire &…
Fire service proposes digital efficiencies to free up time for firefighters
Paper-based processes will be ditched and technology used more widely in a bid to free up time for firefighters and fire safety officers, a report will recommend. South Yorkshire Fire…