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South Yorkshire community groups to benefit from latest round of fire funding

Charities and community groups are being invited to bid for the latest round of funding made available by the county’s Fire Authority. The application process will open on 1 September…

Sheffield parkrun given life saving equipment

A Sheffield parkrun will now be a much safer place to exercise thanks to the recent donation of an Automated External Defibrillator. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue provided the event…

Fire service says flood response improved ten years on from major incident

The fire service says it is better placed to respond to flooding in South Yorkshire, as the tenth anniversary of floods which devastated the county in 2007 is marked. South…

Water safety warning following temperature rise

Following the recent hot snap, firefighters are urging the public not to swim in lakes and reservoirs. River flows can be unpredictable and water is often deeper, colder and faster…

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Company responsible for Doncaster care home prosecuted for fire safety breach

A Doncaster Company responsible for the running of a care home in Doncaster has been fined by the Doncaster Magistrates’ Court for breaching fire safety laws. The Old Rectory Nursing…

Reassurance given following London fire tragedy

Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in London, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue is reassuring local people about its response arrangements for high rise buildings. Our thoughts are with…

Fire officers back sprinklers as national study highlights safety success

Fire safety experts are calling on South Yorkshire businesses and housing providers to consider fitting sprinklers, after a national study found they successfully dealt with a blaze in almost all…

Fire service work scheme changing lives of autistic volunteers

A fire service volunteer has gained vital life and social skills thanks to a scheme which helps people with autism. The Autism Centre for Supported Employment, is a small charity…

Fire service safety advice during the Islamic festival

The fire service is calling on South Yorkshire’s Muslim communities to take extra care ahead of one of the most important periods in the Islamic calendar. South Yorkshire Fire &…

South Yorkshire dementia project wins Doncaster partnership award

A major partnership to help tackle dementia related house fires in South Yorkshire has won a top local health award. The South Yorkshire Dementia Action Alliances have worked with South…