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Sheffield firefighters prepare for charity challenge

A team of eleven firefighters are embarking on South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue’s latest charity challenge in support of Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS and Charity. Lowedges Watch Manager (WM) Tom…

Top armed forces award for fire service’s gold standard support

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) has been given the top award by the Ministry of Defence for demonstrating its commitment to the armed forces community. SYFR has been named…

Sheffield firms fined £4,000 for breaching fire safety regulations

Two Sheffield businesses have been ordered to pay £4,000 after each failing to provide documents and information to business fire safety inspectors. Brightside Motors LTD and Brightside Motors Repair Centre…

Firefighter calls on others to support 40 mile high peak charity trek

A South Yorkshire firefighter is taking on a 40 mile charity hike in memory of a footballer friend who died by suicide four years ago. Paul Wood, a Station Manager…

Safer South Yorkshire Week

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is launching the first ever Safer South Yorkshire Week dedicated to our partners across South Yorkshire. Running from July 1-5, we will be offering…

Sheffield landlord sentenced after violating fire safety laws

A Sheffield man has been sentenced to six months in prison- suspended for 18 months- and 250 hours community service after admitting to violating fire safety laws. Mr Zahir Ahmed,…

Firefighters support paramedic trainees in new 999 partnership

Emergency service bosses have hailed a new partnership which sees trainee paramedics train alongside firefighters. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue regularly welcomes Sheffield Hallam University paramedic students to training drills…

Fire and health link up sees staff share Sheffield HQ

Fire and health staff in South Yorkshire now share the same building following a major new collaboration agreement. Staff from NHS South Yorkshire moved into South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s…

Check your battery plea by fire service after battery fire destroys Sheffield house

Firefighters are calling on e-bike users to check their batteries after a house fire almost ended in tragedy. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue attended a fire at a house on…

New Assistant Chief Fire Officer for South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority (SYFRA) has appointed a new Assistant Chief Fire Officer. Simon Dunker was appointed following a competitive selection process which included a written application, leadership…