Fire Authority approves Council Tax precept rise
The fire service’s governing Fire Authority has decided to increase its portion of Council Tax by 1.97% next year, following its budget setting meeting on Monday (13 February). The decision…
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Fire service seeks views from the public on how it delivers its work
The fire service is calling on people in South Yorkshire to have their say on how it plans to deliver its work to local people between now and 2020. South…
Firefighters attend over 350 medical emergencies in ambulance service partnership
South Yorkshire firefighters attended hundreds of medical emergencies last year, under the county’s first Emergency First Responder (EFR) scheme. The scheme is a joint initiative between South Yorkshire Fire &…
Fire service calls on loved ones to help protect older people from fire
A campaign to protect older people from fire is being launched in South Yorkshire, after shock new figures reveal more than half of the county’s recent fire deaths involved people…
Change to staffing of second fire engine at Rotherham confirmed
The staffing of the second fire engine at Rotherham fire station will change next month, as one of the final changes approved by councillors four years ago is implemented. The…
Fire engine blocked by parked cars
Firefighters are pleading with drivers not to block access to narrow streets by parking on both sides of the road after a fire engine was left unable to reach an…
Celebrate safely this Chinese New Year
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue wises everyone taking part in Chinese New Year festivities a happy and safe celebration. Chinese New Year (28 January 2017) is the most important celebration…
Victor-y for polar bear helped by firefighters
A health check-up for the country's oldest and most popular polar bear has been carried out with military precision. Victor, a visitors’ favourite at the award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park, was…
Public’s views sought on fire service Council Tax choice
Members of the public are being invited to have their say on what the South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) council tax precept should be for 2017-18. The aim of…
Fire service sprinklers warning as funding scheme launched
Fire officers are calling on South Yorkshire’s housing providers to install sprinklers to help protect vulnerable residents from fire. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) attends dozens of serious house…