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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,…

Drinkers targeted in fire service Christmas drive

Alcohol or drugs are responsible for double the number of house fires in the run up to Christmas than at any other time of the year, new fire service data…

Firefighters to take part in charity challenges

Firefighters will be taking part in two separate charity challenges on Tuesday 22 December. All monies raised on the day will go to The Fire Fighters Charity, which supports injured…

Princes Trust taster day at Barnsley fire station

Do you live in the Barnsley area? Are you 16-25? Are you unemployed? Would you like a challenge? The fire service is looking for young people to be part of…

Magazine scam affecting businesses

We have received several reports from local businesses which have been contacted by someone claiming to sell advertising in one of our publications. We do not have a magazine and…

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