South Yorkshire hosts GIS conference
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…
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Firefighters put through their paces at live Rotherham training exercise
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…
Sprinklers to be installed in 540 Sheffield homes
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…
Plans submitted for joint Maltby police and fire base
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…
ARC of success for Rotherham youth project
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…
Second round of funding opens
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…
New Deputy Chief starts role
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…
Sheffield event puts South Yorks at forefront of tackling UK fire service gender issues
A major national conference seeking to address the issue of gender balance in the UK fire and rescue service has been held in Sheffield. More than 90 delegates from nearly…
Fire Sprinkler Week plea for businesses
The fire service says sprinkler systems are key to preventing businesses going bust after a major fire, as it marks a national awareness week. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has…
Fire officers back minister’s smoke alarms in rented homes announcement
South Yorkshire fire officers have welcomed the announcement that the government plans to introduce vital life-saving legislation on smoke alarms in rented properties ahead of the General Election. South Yorkshire…