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…
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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…
Fire service prohibition of Sheffield apartment block to proceed
The planned prohibition of the use of an apartment block in Sheffield is still expected to proceed as planned, due to serious fire safety concerns. Fire safety inspecting officers from…
Safety advice for residents affected by S6 gas supply issue
We’re aware of the ongoing gas supply incident in parts of Stannington and Hillsborough. Whilst agencies work together to resolve this issue, fire service staff will be visiting the area…
SYFR responds to Independent Cultural Review of London Fire Brigade
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has responded to the Independent Cultural Review of London Fire Brigade. Chief Fire Officer Chris Kirby, said: “The report makes difficult reading for anyone working…
Amazon voucher up for grabs as part of smoke alarm competition
Fancy an extra surprise gift this Christmas? Here's your chance! We are running a competition in which one lucky winner will bag themselves a £100 Amazon UK voucher. To enter…
Smoke alarm plea as ‘cost of living’ fires begin to surface
Firefighters across South Yorkshire are urging people to ‘save safely’ this winter and, importantly, ensure they have working carbon monoxide and smoke alarms in their homes. The plea comes following…