Older people at sheltered accommodation in Barnsley are to benefit from the installation of new fire safety measures, thanks to a fire service funded initiative. Churchfields Sheltered housing, part of…

We have appointed a new Assistant Chief Fire Officer following an extensive recruitment process. Martin Blunden joins us with more than 20 years experience across three different fire and rescue…

We have hosted a major national data and mapping conference attended by fire services throughout the UK. Faced with reduced budgets and changing demands, many fire services are recognising the…

Firefighters have held a training exercise in Rotherham, testing their ability to respond to a large incident at an industrial premises in the town. Dozens of firefighters took part in…

The fire service is working alongside Sheffield City Council to make hundreds of properties in the city safer by installing lifesaving sprinkler systems. The partnership project between South Yorkshire Fire…

We have submitted a planning application to enable firefighters to share Maltby police station with South Yorkshire Police. The proposal, which would see the existing Maltby fire station close, won…

Young people in Rotherham have passed out with flying colours, after completing a rigorous fire station course aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour in the borough. The youngsters, aged 13-17, took…

The second round of funding for South Yorkshire Fire Authority's Stronger Safer Communities Reserve opened on 7 April and closes on 1 May. Partner agencies, registered charities and community organisations are invited…

We have appointed a new Deputy Chief Fire Officer following an extensive recruitment process. John Roberts, who is SYFR’s current Assistant Chief Fire Officer, will step up to the new…