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…
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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…
BBQ safely say firefighters ahead of bank holiday weekend
South Yorkshire residents planning to celebrate the warm weather with a barbecue this weekend are being reminded to take some basic steps to ensure their party plans don’t go up…
Water safety warning ahead of bank holiday weekend
Firefighters are urging the public not to swim in lakes and reservoirs this weekend, with warmer weather set to continue. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue says it attends dozens of…
Safer Roads Partnership supporting the National Roads Policing motorcycle week of action
The South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership with South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue and Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster Councils, will be supporting the National Roads Policing Motorcycle Week of Action…
LIFE Team trials innovative dementia products
Following on from Dementia Awareness Week last week, the multi-agency Local Intervention and Falls Episodes (LIFE) Team in South Yorkshire have launched a pioneering trial into the use of GPS…
House fires fall across South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire has recorded its lowest ever number of house fires. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue says it attended 561 accidental house blazes in 2016/17- an 11 per cent drop…
Authority funding scheme’s third bidding round to open later this year
Applications will open later this year for the third round of the Stronger Safety Communities Reserve (SSCR). The fund is a South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority scheme which reinvests money into…
Fire service backs national dementia campaign
The fire service is calling on residents in South Yorkshire to check on older friends, relatives and neighbours who may suffer from memory loss, in a bid to cut house…