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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…

Fire Service donates water safety equipment to charity

Firefighters have donated new equipment to the Swinton Lock Activity Centre which offers educational and leisure daytrips on their narrowboat to youngsters. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) has given…

Fire service delivers safety advice to Page Hall residents

The fire service has launched a fresh drive to make homes safer in the Page Hall area of Sheffield. Community safety staff at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue are visiting…

Fire service launches safety campaign as growth in electrical fires revealed

A rise in electrical fires across South Yorkshire has been blamed on everything from phone chargers to e-cigs. Fire officers say that whilst nearly every type of fire has reduced…

Fire stations seek new cadets

Three Sheffield fire stations are looking to recruit new members to their fire cadet teams. The cadets train at the stations once a week, learning firefighting skills and techniques from…

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