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…
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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…
Young people’s inspiration for Goldthorpe wildlife haven
A project to transform a rubbish strewn former railway embankment into a wildlife haven was got underway, having been kick started by young people on a fire and police led…
Grass fire warning during hot weather
Fire crews are warning the public to take extra care during this period of hot weather to avoid any accidental grass fires. During hot and dry weather the risk of…
Man found drowned in Doncaster
A man has been found dead after entering water near to Straight Lane, Skelbrooke, Doncaster. Firefighters joined police and ambulance crews in searching for and recovering the casualty, who is…
South Yorkshire students targeted with latest road safety package
The fire service is launching a new road safety package geared towards educating Year 10 students across South Yorkshire about how to keep safe on the roads. The ‘H16HWAY’ package…
South Yorkshire fire crews join Saddleworth Moor effort
Two fire engines and a high volume pump from South Yorkshire have joined the huge firefighting efforts on Saddleworth Moor. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) crews have been…
Water safety warning as heat wave continues
Firefighters are urging the public not to swim in lakes and reservoirs, with the current hot weather in South Yorkshire set to continue. Safety officers say people should avoid open…