Kind hearted fire volunteer comes to aid of stricken roadside couple
A volunteer at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has been thanked for her actions after helping an elderly couple when their car broke down on a busy main road in…
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Station open days
A number of fire stations across South Yorkshire will be holding a family fun day during the summer. The full list of stations are below: Thorne station - Monday 20 August -…
Pitsmoor playground workers hail impact of fire funding
Play workers behind a much-loved community playground in Sheffield have hailed the impact fire service backing has had on their facility. Pitsmoor Adventure Playground was built in the 1970s, but…
Young cadets ‘graduate’ at fire service ceremony
South Yorkshire fire cadets have been honored at a ceremony in Sheffield to mark their achievements. More than 20 cadets, aged 13 to 17, were recognised in front of friends…
Cutlers’ success for fire service with double award win
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has scooped two gongs at the Cutlers’ Company Police and Fire Service annual awards. Station Manager Chris Mee took home the individual prize for his…
Firefighters graduate from South Yorkshire recruits course
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s latest group of new recruits has successfully graduated following 13 weeks of intensive training. The group of eleven full-time firefighters have completed their training with…
Businesses asked to back up alarms as fire service battles heatwave
The fire service has called on businesses to back up automatic fire alarms with 999 calls, as it battles higher than average call volumes during the heatwave. South Yorkshire Fire…
Crews issue safety warning following battery blaze
Firefighters are warning the public about the potential dangers posed by purchasing unbranded electrical goods on the internet after an incident in which a battery bought online caught fire. Crews…
Praise for firefighters and public safety plea as hot dry weather continues
Fire officers have praised crews for their work in tackling a higher than average number of incidents- and called on the public help prevent blazes. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s…
South Yorkshire Police and South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue sign joint collaboration agreement
Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police Stephen Watson, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive Jamie Courtney, Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Alan Billings and Chair…