‘Go to a display’ safety plea as bonfire night approaches
The fire service is repeating its annual safety call as thousands of people in South Yorkshire prepare to mark bonfire night. Though the fireworks period is traditionally one of South…
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Lakeside throwlines dedicated to lost loved ones unveiled at Doncaster beauty spot
Throwline stations have been unveiled at a Doncaster beauty spot, offering a potential lifeline to the hundreds of people who visit the lake there every week. The 12 throwline stations…
Prince’s Trust Team transforms Sheffield community allotment
A team of young people taking part in a major local youth development programme have unveiled their hard work and transformation of a community allotment. The group, who are taking…
Family history reveals century old police and fire collaboration footprint
A South Yorkshire fire officer says his ancestor’s story shows how joint working between the emergency services is more than a century old. The great grandfather of Sheffield Central Station…
Youth programme praised for impact on South Yorkshire beauty spot
Bosses at a South Yorkshire beauty spot have praised a police and fire service led youth programme for its impact on transforming one of the county’s best loved green spaces.…
Fire bosses call on students to ditch door wedges as part of national safety week
Fire safety bosses are calling on Sheffield’s students to ditch door wedges and use a packet of biscuits instead to make friends. The safety plea comes during Student Fire Safety…
Fire crews carry out rescue from height training exercise
South Yorkshire’s fire crews have taken part in a realistic, rope rescue exercise to test their response in the event of a major height rescue incident. The exercise was simulated…
Operation Dark Nights safety talks
Be bright, be seen, be safe – that’s the message being delivered to primary school children in the run up to Bonfire Night. Police Community Support Officers have been visiting…
Fire service safety advice ahead of Diwali
The fire service is calling on people in South Yorkshire to take extra care ahead of one of the most important periods in the religious calendar. Firefighters are reminding people…
Sheffield firefighters win top national challenge for third year in a row
A fire crew from Sheffield is celebrating after coming out on top in a national competition to test firefighters’ search and rescue skills in heat and smoke. Central station were…