Fire station ‘memory cafe’ officially launched
A fire station based ‘memory cafe’ which aims to support the growing numbers of people in South Yorkshire who live with dementia has been officially launched. Adwick fire station at…
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Fire service training exercise to test response to major incidents in South Yorkshire
Emergency services from across the region will test procedures for dealing with multiple ‘major incidents’ in South Yorkshire. ‘Exercise Keep Valley’ will simulate the decontamination of people who have been…
Planning permission for shared police and fire station in Maltby
Planners have approved proposals for a joint police and fire station in Maltby. Maltby fire station will close and Maltby police station will be modified to accommodate fire service vehicles…
Fire Service volunteer wins community award
Community Achievement Awards winners announced Rotherham salutes volunteer and community groups at moving ceremony The wide-reaching impact of Rotherham’s Voluntary and Community Sector was recognised at Friday’s twelfth annual Community…
Fire service issues Black Friday fake goods warning
Fire officers are issuing Black Friday safety tips to shoppers, to stop them getting duped by dodgy goods online. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) is pointing to figures from…
Charity launches road safety push for people with learning difficulties and autism
A Rotherham based charity is working with the fire service to keep people with learning disabilities and autism safe on the roads. Speakup Self Advocacy is using Road Safety Week…
Fire service recognised for reservists support
The fire service was one of three Sheffield organisations to be recognised as being among the country’s leading employers for their support of the Reserve Forces, having been honoured at…
Boxing club wins fire service funding
Youngsters in the Manor area of Sheffield are fighting fit thanks to fire service funding for their local boxing club. De Hood boxing club has been awarded funding for equipment…
Smoking still a main cause of accidental fires
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is highlighting the dangers of smoking, after recent figures show these are still a main cause of accidental dwelling fires. Smoking related fires have remained…
Free alarms for private landlords
Free smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are being given to landlords in a bid to help them comply with new safety laws. Since October 1, all private landlords must fit…