Fire Authority to consider Council Tax precept rise
The fire service’s governing Fire Authority will decide whether to increase its portion of Council Tax by 2.97% next year, at its budget setting meeting this month. Current indications are…
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Success for anti-social behaviour project
A group of young people in Rotherham have taken part in a ‘passing out’ event, after completing a five day course aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour in the city. The…
Fire service highlights 999 joint working to mark year since new law came into force
The fire service has published details of dozens of areas of joint work with the police and other emergency services, to mark a year since a new law came into…
Could you be our next big signing?
https://youtu.be/PX4kIiRbc5Q Manchester United aren't the only team who can make big signing announcement videos. We're looking for people who could serve their local community by becoming on-call firefighters at one…
New fire and police station in Maltby officially opened
South Yorkshire’s first joint fire and police station has been officially opened. The facility in Maltby, Rotherham went operational in October, but was formally opened in front of dignitaries, staff…
Queen’s award for county’s chief fire officer
South Yorkshire’s Chief Fire Officer has been awarded the Queen’s Fire Service Medal- the highest award of its kind a serving officer can receive. James Courtney was named in the…
Fire service signs terminal illness staff pledge
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has signed up to a charter pledging to support employees with terminal illnesses. After agreeing to sign-up to the TUC’s Dying to Work campaign in…
Water rescue dogs join South Yorkshire firefighters in training
Firefighters from South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue have teamed up with some clever canines to showcase their water rescue skills at Rother Valley Reservoir. Three Newfoundlands and one Leonberger scent…
Firefighters rescue old supplies to provide animal fun
Fire fighters have rescued old supplies to provide fun for animals at the award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Hoses, ropes and equipment that were broken or out of date have been…
New Assistant Fire Chief for South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority (SYFRA) has appointed a new Assistant Chief Fire Officer following an extensive recruitment process. Alex Johnson beat off competition from a strong field of…