Fire service sprinkler plea as national week marked
The fire service is calling for the widespread adoption of sprinklers by businesses, schools and care homes, as it marks a national awareness week. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has…
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Service responds to national report
Our Chief Fire Officer has responded to today's report by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) on values and culture in the fire service nationally.…
Brand new campaign shines light on women in the fire service
A South Yorkshire recruitment campaign aims to change perceptions of women in the fire service. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s ‘A Firefighter Is A Firefighter’ campaign includes a new hard-hitting…
Can you fill these boots? Rallying cry issued to local residents
Residents in Rossington, Stocksbridge, Askern, Penistone, Dearne and Birley are being challenged to step up and join their local fire crew, as the county’s fire service launches another on-call firefighter…
Service launches myth-busting campaign in bid to drive down house fires
Firefighters across South Yorkshire are asking the county’s residents to not believe everything they read or hear when it comes to fire safety. The warning, issued by South Yorkshire Fire…
Prince’s Trust Harry’s help for older person praised by paramedics
A young person from Barnsley taking part in a fire service development scheme has been praised by paramedics for coming to the aid of an older person. Harry Prew arrived…
Fire Authority decides on Council Tax precept rise
The fire service’s governing Fire Authority has decided to increase its portion of Council Tax by £5 next year, at its budget setting meeting today (Monday 20 February) South Yorkshire…
Fire Authority to consider Council Tax precept rise
The fire service’s governing Fire Authority will decide whether to increase its portion of Council Tax by £5 next year, at its budget setting meeting later this month. South Yorkshire…
Prohibition notice lifted on Sheffield apartment block
A Sheffield apartment block has had a prohibition notice lifted, after work to address serious fire safety concerns was completed. Fire safety inspecting officers from South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue…
South Yorkshire’s fire service commits to improvements following national inspection report
South Yorkshire’s fire service says it is has already taken significant steps to improve its service, following publication of a national inspection report The report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate for…