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,…
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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…
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and Yorkshire Water back NFCC Be Water Aware campaign
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue is backing this year's Be Water Aware campaign by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), by urging people not to enter its reservoirs. Running from…
Open Days and Car Washes 2024
We have a number of station open days, events and car washes planned this year. Below is a list of all the current stations holding an event. Station Open Days…
SYFR 50th year celebrations continue with time capsule burial
Capturing a moment in time is the aim of South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue which has buried a time capsule as part of its 50th year celebrations. The Service’s training…
Andy Strelczenie named Deputy Chief Fire Officer
Andy Strelczenie has been named South Yorkshire’s Deputy Chief Fire Officer, following a rigorous selection process. Andy, who is currently the service’s Assistant Chief Fire Officer, was promoted following multiple…
Fire service marks new law anniversary with high-rise residential buildings plea
The fire service is calling on those responsible for South Yorkshire’s high-rise residential buildings to get in touch, a year after new regulations came into force. South Yorkshire Fire &…