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. Each year, there is a key theme to bring focus and attention to an important aspect of drowning prevention. This year’s theme is “do one…
With exceptionally dry and warm weather predicted for forthcoming days, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are urging members of the public to act responsibly. With temperatures forecast to surge to more than 30 degrees centigrade over July 18th and 19th and potentially beyond, the Service would like to ask…
Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze involving approximately three tonnes of tyres and logs. At approximately 9:01am on Thursday the 23rd of June 2022, we received reports of smoke in the area near Cwrt-Yr-Ala-Road in Wenvoe, Cardiff. Crews from Barry, Ely, Pontypridd and Cardiff Central Fire and Rescue Stations…
This September, a group of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) employees will be taking part in a challenging open water swim to fundraise for The Fire Fighters Charity. The swim will take place on the 16th of September, where the swimmers will tackle 15 miles starting in Weston…
Following the Welsh local elections on 5 May 2022, the 24 members who make up the South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority have just been announced at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). At the AGM, members elect the Chair and Vice Chair of the Fire and Rescue Authority, the Chairs…
The landlord of two Newport properties has been found guilty of 21 offences relating to fire safety in the conclusion of a week-long jury trial at Cardiff Crown Court on 10 June 2022. Mr Lewis Marshall stood accused of offences under the Fire Safety Order dating back several years in…
Over 40 Fire and Rescue Service crews attended the scene of a large commercial fire at Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate in Blaenavon alongside emergency service colleagues and partner agencies. Upon arrival, crews were faced with a large, well-developed fire affecting a large building, approximately 80m x 30m and several caravans…
The three Welsh Fire and Rescue Services have officially launched their fire safety character, Sbarc, at the Urdd Eisteddfod held in Denbigh this week. Sbarc will help spread messages to young children on the dangers of playing with fire and how to keep safe in your home and in your…
Last night (31 May 2022) multiple crews attended the scene of a large, well-developed commercial fire on Catherine Street in Pontypridd. The fire affected the roof of a five-storey building and crews worked alongside emergency service colleagues to secure the scene and set up safety cordons. Firefighters used specialist equipment, including…
At approximately 6:52am on Wednesday the 1st of June 2022, we received reports of a fire at a commercial property near Bargoed Gilfach Welfare Ground in Gilfach. Multiple crews from Fire and Rescue Stations across South Wales, including Aberbargoed, Pontypridd and Caerphilly, are currently in attendance. Crews are using specialist…
