Strategic Performance Indicators It is important that we evaluate our performance to ensure that we are as efficent and effective as possible. Therefore we set annual tragets against Welsh Government’s Strategic Indicators and monitor our performance against these during the year. Our projections for 2024-2025 is based on an evaluation…
We do not advise anyone to burn any rubbish or garden waste. It’s best to recycle household waste or compost garden waste. Please contact your local authority for information on collections and recycling centres, or visit Wales Recycles. There are no set times when you can or cannot have fires.…
Yesterday evening, (approximately, 7:45pm on the 11th June 2020) South Wales Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire at a property in Dunraven Street in Tonypandy. Multiple crews attended the scene and were face with a well-developed fire within a three storey premises. Firefighters worked to extinguish the…
The number of accidental drowning deaths in Wales is continuing to fall, new data from the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) show. Latest figures from the Water Incident Database (WAID), which is maintained by the NWSF, reveal that there were 20 deaths in water in Wales from accidents or natural…
Last week (3rd June 2020) multiple crews were called to a fire on Wentloog Road, St Mellons in Cardiff. Upon arrival firefighters were faced with a derelict caravan on fire, which had consequently spread to nearing trees. The fire is suspected to have been caused deliberately and the Fire Crime…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has introduced five new, state of the art fire appliances with advanced technology to assist firefighters when responding to emergencies. Three are of traditional design with the breathing apparatus mounted in the cab and the remaining two fire appliances will be the first in…
Water Safety Wales, which includes representatives from the emergency services, safety charities, water utilities, activity governing bodies and quarry operators is urging members of the public to stay safe around water. Water Safety Wales is concerned that the easing of the Government’s restrictions in relation to COVID-19 and the prolonged…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews have seen a rise in wildfires this weekend as they attend nearly 70 deliberate grass fires from Friday to Sunday. Large fires included Garn Wen in Maesteg, Fox Hill in Rhiwderin, Trealaw area of Tonypandy and Penrhys in Ferndale. The majority of these…
An Escape plan A night-time checklist 1. Escape plan It’s useful to plan an escape route and make sure everyone knows how to escape. The best route is the normal way in and out of your home. Make sure exits are kept clear. Keep door and window keys where everyone…
