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…
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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…
HOPE Charity launches next chapter at major Sheffield event
A South Yorkshire charity which has been helping people touched by trauma for more than a decade has officially launched. HOPE has acted as a peer support network for people…
VIDEO: What does it take to become a South Yorkshire firefighter?
Whilst responding to emergencies and putting out fires will always be a big part of what we do, much more of our time is spent preventing emergencies in the first…
New fire and police station in Maltby goes live
South Yorkshire’s only joint fire and police station has gone operational for the first time. Firefighters have started attending 999 calls from the station in Maltby, Rotherham after work to…
House fire escape plan plea as huge survey reveals big knowledge gap
Fire officers are calling on families to make a house fire escape plan, after a major city-wide survey found less than half of parents discuss with children how to get…
Charity car wash events
Firefighters will be washing cars this Saturday as part of a national charity event. The event is aimed at raising money for The Fire Fighter’s Charity, which supports injured firefighters…
Fire & Police recruiting for Prince’s Trust Team Programme
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) and South Yorkshire Police (SYP) have teamed up with the Prince’s Trust to deliver the Team Programme. Two Team Programmes are due to start…
Fire service ‘chip pan’ campaign part of national award win double
A chart topping bid by firefighters has won a major national campaign award. Central red watch and 999 operators at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue were part of a daring…