Warning for smokers after house blaze death inquest
Fire officers are again warning of the dangers of smoking in bed, following the death of a man in a Sheffield house fire. They are also asking their partners in…
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Fire service safety advice ahead of Islamic festival
The fire service is calling on South Yorkshire’s Muslim communities to take extra care ahead of one of the most important periods in the Islamic calendar. South Yorkshire Fire &…
Firefighter donates winnings to charity
A Sheffield firefighter has donated £1,000 to charity after winning the money in a competition. Crew Manager Paul Wood from white watch on Central station in Sheffield, won the money…
Safety advice after Wake Road inquest verdict
The fire service has repeated safety warnings, after an inquest into the deaths of five people in a house fire in Sheffield concluded. The tragedy on Wake Road, Sheffield killed…
Fire training exercise for worldwide building engineers
Safety experts responsible for putting fire protection systems in iconic buildings like the Shard and Sydney Operate House have been put through their paces at a South Yorkshire training exercise.…
Quiz: How safe a driver are you?
Take the test So you passed your driving test a while ago. But how much can you still remember about staying safe on the roads? To mark CFOA Road Safety…
Dozens attend care homes seminar
Dozens of care home managers have attended a fire service safety seminar, at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s Sheffield training centre. The seminar gave care providers tips on the steps…
Sizzle safely say firefighters ahead of BBQ weekend
South Yorkshire residents planning to celebrate the warm weather with a barbecue this weekend are being reminded to take some basic steps to ensure their party plans don’t go up…
South Yorkshire events to mark UK road safety week
The fire service is calling on South Yorkshire’s drivers to mark a major national awareness week by making the county’s highways injury free. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue and its…
First turntable ladder arrives in South Yorkshire
The first of two new aerial appliances has arrived in South Yorkshire. It is now being kitted out before firefighters undergo familiarisation training with the new vehicle. The Turntable Ladder…