Firefighters tackle sign language training
A number of firefighters in South Yorkshire are now able to deliver vital safety advice to hard of hearing and deaf people thanks to students and tutors at Communication Specialist…
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South Yorkshire joins national on-call firefighter recruitment drive
South Yorkshire has joined a major national firefighter recruitment drive, which launches today. On-Call Firefighter Awareness Week (7-13 January) is a UK-wide initiative to get more people to protect their…
Firefighter provides fire safety education on trip to South Sudan
A firefighter from South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has just returned back to the UK after spending two weeks improving fire safety in migrant camps in South Sudan. Clare Holmes,…
Staff fund and host Christmas dinner for rough sleepers
Rough sleepers from in and around Sheffield were served a three course Christmas dinner today (Wednesday 12 December) at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s headquarters. The meal, which consisted of…
Electrical safety quiz – how safe are you?
How safe are you when it comes to electrics in your home? How safe are your pets? As part of our Protect Your Pets campaign we've designed the below quiz…
Fire crews carry out hazardous material training exercise
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue crews from the Barnsley District recently carried out an operational exercise at the Elsecar Heritage Centre in Elsecar. The exercise was created to test the skills of…
Service opens doors to rough sleepers
Up to eight people will be able to stay overnight at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue's (SYFR) Headquarters, on Eyre Street in Sheffield, this winter - with British Red Cross volunteers…
Who has helped you?
Has someone gone the extra mile for you? Say thank you to someone who has made a difference to you or someone you know. We want to give a public…
Pets the focus of new fire safety campaign
Stop putting your animals at risk – that’s the message from firefighters, and a number of special guests, as they launch a new safety campaign aiming to drive down electrical…
Joint procurement venture saves fire services thousands
Fire and rescue services in South and West Yorkshire have saved the taxpayer thousands of pounds by working together to buy new rescue equipment to deal with road traffic collisions.…