Firefighter recruits pass out in style
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s latest group of new recruits has successfully graduated following 13 weeks of intensive training. The group of eight firefighters have completed their training at the…
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Successful start for South Yorkshire’s first Emergency First Responder scheme
Firefighters at Stocksbridge station have responded to more than 50 medical emergencies, two months after the launch of South Yorkshire’s first Emergency First Responder (EFR) scheme. The scheme is a…
South Yorkshire backing for national smoke alarm testing drive
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is urging residents to regularly test their smoke alarms and those of people they care for to prevent fire deaths, as a new look Fire…
Fire service responds to expected £5 million funding cut
The fire service says the latest round of government funding reductions means it expects to lose another £5 million from its annual budget over the next four years. South Yorkshire…
Public asked not to buy extinguishers from boot sales and market stalls
South Yorkshire bargain hunters hoping to pick up a new year deal should avoid buying fire extinguishers at car boot sales, safety officers have warned. Fire extinguishers are becoming an…
Make dirty oven clean out New Year’s resolution, says fire service
Firefighters are urging people to make cleaning out their oven their New Year’s resolution. Grime fires, caused by a build up of fat and grease in things like ovens and…
Firefighters raise cash for charity
South Yorkshire firefighters have taken part in two gruelling challenges to raise money for charity. A group of firefighters were on The Moor in Sheffield attempting to row the distance…
South Yorkshire firefighters to join Lancashire in flood relief
South Yorkshire firefighters have been asked to take part in the flood relief in Lancashire. A group of 13 firefighters are travelling to the flood hit area, taking the High…
Fire staff back South Yorkshire food banks with bumper donation
Generous fire service staff are backing food banks in South Yorkshire this Christmas, by making bumper festive donations. Food has been collected across South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue premises, including…
Firefighters praised for festive help given to high risk Sheffield resident
Firefighters have been praised for going above the call of duty to help a vulnerable resident in Sheffield this Christmas. Central Blue watch firefighters attended a flat on Edgedale Road,…