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…
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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…
Beware of magazine advertising scam
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is warning businesses to be aware of a scam in which rogue publishers are offering advertising space in a publication they claim they are producing…
Recruiting now for life changing Prince’s Trust course
Fire and police in South Yorkshire are teaming up to deliver two Princes Trust courses to be jointly run by both 999 services. The two emergency services are calling on…
Firefighters thank public for number one bid support
Firefighters have thanked the people of South Yorkshire for their support with a campaign to reach Christmas number one. Central red watch and 999 operators were part of the drive…
Sheffield comes together for firefighters’ Everly Pregnant Christmas number one bid
The whole of Sheffield is coming together to back a bid by firefighters to reach the top of the festive charts, thirty five years after the city celebrated its last Christmas…