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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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