As Halloween and Bonfire Night approach, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) is preparing for a busy time, aiming to make South Wales safer by reducing risk during this hazardous period. Between 2022 and 2023, SWFRS saw a 24% increase in the number of deliberate incidents during the 2…
As fresher’s week kicks off, thousands of new students are flying the nest to head off to universities throughout South Wales. Many will be living alone for the first time in halls of residence or university digs. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging students to be cautious and…
At 886 metres above sea level, Pen-y-Fan is the highest peak in South Wales, and is used by the Special Forces as part of their vigorous selection process (Google ‘The Fan Dance’ if you want to know more!). Despite this, a team of Firefighters decided to attempt to conquer the…
Visitors from across South Wales descended on Cardiff Bay’s Roald Dahl Plass for the annual Emergency Services 999 Day, on Saturday 7th September. Hosted by SWFRS, the event marks the biggest day in our Service’s calendar, providing an opportunity for blue light partners to come together and show the public…
How do I confirm whether my building will get a response or not? You can see the list of building types and our attendance model on our website. You can also contact us via afaenquiries@southwales-fire.gov.uk If I’m a business owner, what do I need to do to prepare for…
How does this work with multi-use buildings? All AFA calls to SWFRS will be considered through our call filtering process and if there is any indication that sleeping accommodation, private dwellings or other exempt premises are affected, then a response from SWFRS will be sent. This will be decided by…
How do I apply for an exemption? SWFRS will consider applications for exemptions. If you feel that you have a special case to make in relation to a specific risk at your premises, then you should contact our Business Fire Safety department via afaenquiries@southwales-fire.gov.uk SWFRS recognises that some individual sites…
We fully support the installation of automatic fire alarm systems, but these systems must be properly managed and maintained to reduce false alarms and ensure that they activate at the right time and achieve the correct response. You must work with your fire risk assessor and update your fire risk…
The way we respond to Automatic Fire Alarms (AFAs) is changing Fire alarm systems provide an early warning of fire, and are one of the most effective ways to keep people safe in the event of a fire-related emergency. Unfortunately, most calls South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) receives from…
Children and young people gathered around Firefighters to learn how to keep themselves safe at a water safety engagement event, held at Blackweir Bridge, Pontcanna Fields. The Green Watch Swift Response Team, based at Cardiff Central Fire Station, took to the water to show youngsters how a water rescue is…
