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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…

Fire Service recruiting for life changing Prince’s Trust course

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) is searching for youngsters who are up for a challenge to be part of our successful Prince’s Trust Team Programme. SYFR have teamed up…

Fire service backs national safety week with stark water warning

The fire service has revealed it has attended dozens of water rescues in the last five years, as it uses a national campaign week to remind the public of the…

Mum issues water safety warning following tragic death of son

The mum of a teenager who drowned swimming in a quarry has delivered an emotional presentation to college students on the horror of losing her son. Beckie Ramsay has visited…

Landlords’ smoke alarms reminder six months after safety law came into force

South Yorkshire landlords are being urged to comply with new fire safety laws– six months after legislation requiring all privately rented homes to be fitted with smoke and carbon monoxide…

Prince’s Trust Team graduates with fire service honours

Ten youngsters have successfully graduated from the Prince’s Trust Team Programme having completed a challenging 12 week programme. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) teamed up with the Prince’s Trust…

Midwives to provide fire safety to mums-to-be

Thousands of mums-to-be will be educated about home safety thanks to bespoke fire service funded room thermometers. Following a recent successful trial of the thermometers in the Barnsley area, maternity…

Children’s author backing for fire service writing challenge

An award-winning local children’s author has been named head judge in a fire service led creative writing challenge. Barnsley born Caryl Hart, now living in Bakewell, Derbyshire has volunteered to…

Safer Stronger Communities Reserve fund

In February, the Fire & Rescue Authority committed a further £2 million from its reserves to support community based projects to improve safety and wellbeing for local people. Please note:…

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