During these unprecedented times, fire services across Wales are urging the public not to be tempted to burn garden or household waste. What may have been intended to be just a small fire, or just a bit of fun, can quickly spread to become out of control. Last year, there…
Electrical Safety First finds many people in Wales working from home due to pandemic may be overloading sockets, daisy-chaining and charging devices on beds As huge numbers of people in Wales adapt to a new working routine, many may be putting themselves at unnecessary risk due to unsafe electrical setups and practices…
During these unprecedented times, we urge you not to be tempted to burn your garden or household waste. We understand that during this time of social distancing and self-isolating presents an opportunity to do some gardening and clear out your sheds. However, burning your garden or household waste can be…
Parents and guardians are being urged to keep a closer eye on their children after a what is believed to be a deliberate grassfire spread dangerously close to a neighbouring housing estate in the Rhondda. Emergency Services were called at approximately 4.30pm on Sunday (29 March, 2020) following reports that…
This week our crews have attended a number of grass and refuse fires across South Wales, which we suspect may have been deliberately started. Some have required the attendance of multiple appliances, use of critical equipment and the movement of resources. Deliberate fires like this put our firefighters lives in danger,…
Whether you are home working, self-isolating or social distancing, we know you’ll probably be spending more time at home over the next few weeks. This could increase the chances of you having a fire in your home. Fortunately, by taking four easy steps, you can seriously reduce the risk to…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are continuing to closely monitor all guidance and advice issued by the UK Government and Public Health Wales in relation to the COVID-19. The Service has full contingency plans and measures in place to ensure public safety remains paramount. In addition to our emergency…
A new home has opened for four emergency services – all under one roof in Llantwit Major – scoring a first in Wales.(Tuesday 10th March 2020). South Wales Police, South Wales Fire & Rescue Service, Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust and HM Coastguard will all operate from the former Llantwit…
International Women’s Day (IWD) is about unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy and action and has been occurring for well over a century, continuing to grow from strength to strength. Throughout history, women have collaborated and led purposeful action to redress inequality in the hope of a better future not only for…
A South Wales care home operator has pleaded guilty to breaches of fire safety regulations at a residential care home in Porthcawl and been ordered to pay £24,000 in fines plus £9,930.70 in costs. Breaksea Residential Care Homes Ltd. was sentenced on 2 March 2020 at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court following…
