On Thursday 17 August 2023, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) attended the Operation Seabird Cymru event in Cardiff Bay, to carry out ‘Waterside Responder’ guidance for Mermaid Quay staff. Waterside Responder is a Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) scheme which provides free guidance and throwlines to venue staff…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) introduces new Youth Intervention initiative ‘Street Firefighter’ under the REFLECT Project. The REFLECT Project can be broadly described as a series of interventions which helps develop practical skills, raise awareness of the outcomes of actions and helps build a young person’s resilience and…
This August, we’re launching our new recruitment campaign to highlight the On-Call Firefighter role and recruit for a number of our vacancies across South Wales. On-Call Firefighters play a vital role in our organisation and make up over half of our operational workforce. They help reduce risk and keep the…
Mr. Erdal Kaya and Mr. Erol Kaya were ordered to pay a combined sum of £4,593 for failing to respond to information requests made by South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority (SWFRA) relating to breaches of fire safety within the property. In October 2022, Business Fire Safety Officers from South…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) is proud to announce it has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at SWFRS receive a minimum hourly wage of £10.90, higher than the government minimum for over 23s, which currently stands at £10.42…
World Drowning Prevention Day is held annually on 25 July to highlight the impact of drownings on families and communities and to share lifesaving advice and guidance. This year, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service will be hosting a Water Safety Awareness Day at Cardiff Bay Barrage on World Prevention…
Environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy has unveiled this year’s Green Flag Award winners – the international mark of a quality park or green space. Ogmore Vale Fire and Rescue Station has become the first Fire and Rescue Station in the UK to achieve the coveted Green Flag Community Award in…
Outstanding service by colleagues and members of our communities was recognised by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service in the Annual Awards and Long Service Presentation Evening on 21 June 2023. The evening was hosted by Councillor Steven Bradwick, Chairperson of the Fire and Rescue Authority and Chief Fire Officer…
Six members of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were fortunate to attend this year’s National Training and Development Event held by Women in the Fire Service UK. Delegates from fire and rescue services across the UK visited the Fire Service College in Morton over three days in early June,…
On 9 June 2023, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) responded to reports of a large-scale wildfire on the Rhigos Mountain. Our crews have been working tirelessly to respond to and manage the wildfire alongside emergency service colleagues and partner agencies. The wildfire had continued to burn over several…
