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A large bonfire, made up of wood pallets and sticks, burns.

Emergency services make bonfire and firework safety plea

South Yorkshire’s police and fire services are urging people to be fire safe and 999 wise around Halloween and Bonfire Night this autumn. This comes after the county’s firefighters saw…

Two firefighters talk in front of a red door. One is wearing light brown kit, and is smiling towards the camera. The other is looking away, and is wearing dark grey fire kit.

Rotherham fire station to hold open day

Rotherham’s world famous firefighting TikTok stars are set give the public a chance to peek behind the scenes at the fire station where they work. Firefighters on Rotherham blue watch…

Elm Lane fire station. This is a brick built building, surrounded by grass and trees. You can see two big red garage doors, and a firefighter training tower in the background.

Fire station rebuild to be discussed by South Yorkshire’s fire authority members

A proposal to rebuild Elm Lane fire station is to be discussed by Fire Authority members. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue plans to replace the existing facility with a new…

Two hands hold a carbon monoxide alarm. The alarm is white with a series of small LED lights on the front.

Law changes to carbon monoxide alarm provision

Many landlords across South Yorkshire are now required to fit carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in their properties, following a change in the law. As of Saturday 1 October 2022, The…

A black and white photo of Queen Elizabeth II, which was published after her death in September 2022.

Her Majesty The Queen – fire service statement

It is with enormous sadness that the service notes the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. The firefighters and staff of South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue extend our most humble…

A group of firefighters, dressed mostly in shorts and t-shirts, gather for a photo. They are smiling and the sun is shining, with a background of green grass and trees.

Men’s mental health group prepares for Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge

Firefighters from across the country are joining SYFR's weekly mental health walking group, Walk and Talk 999, in walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks. The Walk Leaders, Jim Bright, Matt Winslow…

A graphic featuring an illustration of some boots. The advert asks 'COULD YOU FILL THESE BOOTS?' - a reference to on-call firefighting.

Can you fill these boots? Service issues rallying cry to local residents

Residents in Rossington, Stocksbridge, Askern, Penistone and Dearne are being challenged to step up and join their local fire crews, as the county’s fire service launches another on-call firefighter recruitment…

Smoke alarms and sprinklers combine to save Doncaster resident

The combination of working smoke alarms and retro-fitted sprinklers have prevented a potentially fatal fire in a Doncaster flat. Firefighters were mobilised to Shaftesbury House, Doncaster, at 1.05am on Thursday…

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SYFR celebrate double win at Cutlers Awards

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue staff members are celebrating a double award win at the Cutlers’ Company Police and Fire Service annual awards in recognition of their exemplary service. The…

Two fire engines are parked up on an area of farm land, on a hill. The weather is dull and it appears to be in the late evening. Two firefighters can be seen in the distance, walking between the two fire engines.

Public asked to do their bit ahead of second heatwave

Firefighters across South Yorkshire are urging members of the public to be extra careful over the coming days, following a new extreme heat warning from the Met Office. The national…

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