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…
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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…
Fire service business continuity manager wins top Euro award
A fire service emergency planning manager has won a top European award. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s Russ Parramore was named European Business Continuity and Resilience Professional of the Year…
Top Sheffield firefighter and rope expert made UK rescue assessor
A Sheffield firefighter who is one of the country’s leading rope rescue experts has landed a major role with a top UK training charity. Jim Lister, aged 46, has been…
Successful fire service scheme refers 50 people for sight loss support
The fire service has referred more than 50 people for life changing eyesight support under a successful partnership with charities for the blind. The referrals have been made thanks to…
Hotelier given eight month jail sentence for breach of fire safety laws
The former owner of a Sheffield hotel has been jailed for eight months after breaching fire safety laws. Amandeep Sandhu, of Turlands Close, Coventry was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court…
Fire service picks up LGBT employer gong at South Yorkshire awards
The fire service has picked up an award recognising its contribution in supporting LGBT+ issues in South Yorkshire. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue was named ‘employer of the year’ at…
Firefighters showcase skills at Stocksbridge Reservoir
Firefighters from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue teamed up with Yorkshire Water to highlight the importance of water safety whilst showcasing their water rescue skills. To support Drowning Prevention Week,…
Firefighters’ Everly Pregnant single raises thousands for charity
A chart topping bid by firefighters has raised thousands of pounds for two local causes. Central red watch and 999 operators at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue were part of…