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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 Hoses, ropes and equipment that were broken or out of date have been…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…

Fire service ‘chip pan’ campaign wins trio of national awards

A chart topping bid by firefighters has won a hat trick of national campaign awards. Central red watch and 999 operators at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue were part of…

Ground-breaking regional emergency and health service collaboration to improve quality of life in communities

Emergency services from the four corners of Yorkshire and the Humber, along with NHS England and Public Health England, have pledged to work even closer together for the benefit of…

Firefighters praise impact of unique live training exercise in Barnsley

Firefighters have hailed the impact a first-of-its-kind training opportunity which saw them test their expert skills at a flame-filled live exercise in Barnsley. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue crews were…

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