We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Loader and Brian Thompson as the new Assistant Chief Fire Officers (ACFOs) of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS). Dean Loader joined Gwent Fire Brigade in 1995, then SWFRS through local reorganisation in 1996, and has held various roles in that time – most recently as Temporary Director…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Medserve Wales. This new partnership aims to strengthen collaboration between the two organisations in supporting the community through enhanced emergency response services. Medserve Wales, a South Wales-based charity affiliated…
The momentum towards making a positive change continues at pace and exploring elements of organisation culture was the focus at the most recent middle managers sessions for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service this week. The session launched the values review and focused on embedding the code of ethics in culture and vision, mission and values. Led by Chief…
Following the large fire on Sunday 10th November at The Magic Cottage Charity Shop, Abergavenny, a multi-agency day of action was organised in the town centre by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. Joined by Gwent Police and Monmouthshire County Council, the purpose of the day was to reassure and…
On Tuesday 3rd December, Station 09, Treorchy, officially reopened after an extensive refurbishment project saw the station modernised after over 50 years in operation. Built in 1973, Treorchy fire station has long been a cornerstone of emergency response in the Rhondda Valley, covering communities such as Treherbert and Cwmparc. On…
On the evening of Thursday 28th November, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service recognised the outstanding conduct by colleagues and members of the community at the annual Awards and Long Service presentation evening. Presented by Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) Dean Loader, with a welcoming address from Commissioner Vij Randeniya,…
On Friday 22nd November, a Passing Out Parade was held at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s Cardiff Gate Training and Development Centre, to congratulate 22 Wholetime Firefighters that have successfully completed the six-week conversion course. The event is a rite of passage for all Firefighters once they finish their…
Follow our festive safety tips this festive season… 1. Don’t leave cooking unattended It can be easy to get distracted when you’re cooking a big meal, but it only takes a few seconds for a fire to start. Fires start when your attention stops! If you’re planning on cooking a festive…
On the back of their triumphant expedition to the South Pole, the pair are now gearing up to accomplish seven marathons in seven consecutive days wearing full firefighting kit and breathing apparatus sets – with Rebecca also travelling across seven continents – in what’s known as The Great World Race.…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) is pleased to welcome Air Vice-Marshal Fin Monahan OBE DFC PhD as the new Chief Fire Officer (CFO) of the Service, as he takes up his post today. Fin joins SWFRS after a distinguished and decorated career as a fast jet fighter pilot…
