Team programme success as young people turn their lives around
A number of young people are now in work or education thanks to the success of the emergency services run Prince’s Trust Programme. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) and…
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Prince’s Trust Team graduates with emergency services honours
Fifteen young people have successfully graduated from the Prince’s Trust Team Programme having completed a challenging 12 week programme. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) and South Yorkshire Police (SYP)…
South Yorkshire care homes reminded of fire safety laws duty
Business fire safety officers are reminding care home owners in South Yorkshire of their obligations under safety laws, after a serious incident in Hertfordshire over the weekend. The circumstances around…
BBQ warning after hot weather fires
South Yorkshire firefighters are warning residents to use barbecues carefully, after a spate of fires coinciding with the spring heatwave. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue attended several incidents over the…
Fire Authority approves fire service plans
Two extra fire engines will be introduced in South Yorkshire, under plans approved by councillors today (27 March). South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue says the plans mean it will continue…
Unveiling of the first ever throwline station in South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire’s first ever throwline station was unveiled at Ulley Country Park last week, offering a potential lifeline to the hundreds of people who visit every week. The throwline station…
Young fire fan visits South Yorkshire as part of 2,500-station journey
An 11-year-old autistic schoolboy who dreams of being a firefighter has visited stations in South Yorkshire as part of efforts to visit every fire facility in the country. Andrew Impey,…
South Yorkshire firefighter saves life of Leicester City football fan
An off-duty South Yorkshire firefighter has helped to save the life of a football fan during Leicester City’s Champions’ League triumph over Sevilla this week. Caz Whiteman, a South Yorkshire…
Prince’s Trust team transforms Barnsley theatre
A team of young people taking part in a major local youth development programme have unveiled their hard work and transformation of a community theatre. The group, who are taking…
Young people launch fire service funded film to tackle anti-social behaviour
A fire service funded film project is helping to tackle anti-social behaviour in South Yorkshire. The Salvation Army, in partnership with South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) and South Yorkshire…