Major incident declared due to demand on services from fires
The emergency services working across South Yorkshire have now declared a major incident due to the demand on services from fires across the county. The fires are being prioritised in…
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Service launches new online home safety check system
With a cost of living crisis currently sweeping across the country, South Yorkshire’s fire service has doubled down on its efforts to keep people safe. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue…
Kids talk about firefighting dads in new campaign video
The children of South Yorkshire firefighters have spoken about their ‘kind’, ‘loving’ and ‘brave’ dads in a brand new campaign video from the county’s fire service. Filmed as part of…
Fire Authority names new Assistant Chief Fire Officer
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority (SYFRA) has appointed a new Assistant Chief Fire Officer. Andy Strelczenie was appointed following a selection process which included a written application, operational assessment…
South Yorkshire firefighters back brave Molly’s bid to raise charity cash
South Yorkshire firefighters are supporting a brave Sheffield girl’s bid to raise vital cash for the charity which supported her care. Molly Williams, aged 9, was born with a rare…
Sprinklers put out fire at Doncaster tower block
Sprinklers extinguished a fire in a high-rise block of flats in Doncaster. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue attended a fire at Hatfield House, Balby Bridge just before midday on Tuesday…
Fire service campaign aims to tackle leading cause of property fires
Firefighters across South Yorkshire are urging people to be more careful with electrical goods, as part of a new safety campaign intent on reducing local house fires. The county’s fire…
Tony Carlin named South Yorkshire’s Deputy Chief Fire Officer
Tony Carlin has been named South Yorkshire’s Deputy Chief Fire Officer, following a competitive selection process. Tony, who is currently the service’s Assistant Chief Fire Officer, was promoted following multiple…
Firefighter Mason joins Rossington on-call crew after being rescued as a child
Fifteen years after being rescued from flooding as a child, a Rossington man has joined the same on-call firefighting crew that saved him. Mason Stead, 19, was one of five…
Fire services combine to buy brand new rescue jackets for firefighters
South Yorkshire’s firefighters have been kitted out with a brand new piece of protective clothing, bought as part of a regional collaboration with neighbouring fire and rescue services. The multi-function…