Fire safety warning over Euro 2016 house fires fear
South Yorkshire firefighters are warning the public to take extra steps to prevent house fires this summer, after revealing they have attended 150 accidental blazes during the last three football…
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E-cig safety warning after 12 blazes attended by fire service
Firefighters are warning the public about the potential dangers posed by e-cigarettes, after revealing they have tackled a dozen fires involving the devices in the last three years. South Yorkshire…
Smoke alarms fitted by fire service alert Barnsley resident to house fire
A grateful Barnsley resident has thanked the fire service after smoke alarms they fitted alerted her to a blaze in her neighbour’s home. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue carried out…
Fire service safety advice ahead of 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 &…
Dementia project launched thanks to fire authority funding boost
A major new partnership to help tackle dementia related house fires in South Yorkshire has officially launched. The South Yorkshire Dementia Action Alliances won funding from South Yorkshire Fire &…
Barnsley residents safer in their home thanks to Fire Service funding
A charity scheme is helping to improve the quality of private rented accommodation for residents in Barnsley. Groundwork is a Barnsley charity which aims to improve accommodation in deprived communities…
Business fire safety plea as enforcement action soars
The fire service is calling on South Yorkshire businesses to do more to learn about their responsibilities under safety laws, after reporting a steep rise in cases where the strongest…
Firefighters test response to Supertram emergency with realistic live training exercise
Firefighters have taken part in a major training exercise in Sheffield to test their response to an incident involving the city’s tram network. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue worked with…
117 tumble dryer fires prompt safety sign up plea
The fire service is urging people to sign up to receive alerts when faulty electrical products are recalled, after revealing it has attended more than 100 blazes involving tumble dryers…
South Yorkshire firefighters helping to save lives in Moldova with equipment donation
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is helping to reduce road deaths in Moldova by donating equipment used to cut people free from road crashes. The service has given its old…