Emergency response to adverse weather as major incident is declared in South Wales Due to this morning’s flooding and severe weather related incident which have occurred overnight and through the course of the morning, a major incident was declared and South Wales Police is co-ordinating a multi-agency response. South Wales…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has opened its doors to the first of its kind Real Fire Training Facility (RFTF) in Wales, providing the highest standard of training for firefighters. The three-storey training facility at Cardiff Gate boasts advanced technology that will enable firefighters to carry out high quality real…
Our crews responded to a CO alarm actuation last night (11th February 2020) in a property where a family of three were living in Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil. The family which included a four month old baby were advised to leave the property immediately by our Fire Control as a safety…
Crews at Merthyr Fire and Rescue Station welcomed a very special little guest to the station earlier this month. Denny-Luke Walsh (3), who has been diagnosed with diplegia cerebral palsy, had a memorable visit to the station with his family and met the crews and even sat in a fire…
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2020, we’re shining a light on some of the dedicated and hard-working apprentices currently working here at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. Meet Sam Howells, he’s an Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician in the Fleet and Engineering Department. He’s just over a year into…
For the very first time, our new trainees will complete a bespoke apprenticeship scheme to build their vital skills and knowledge during their journey in becoming firefighters. As a Service we recognise that the role of a firefighter has changed significantly over the years and now encompasses education, engagement and…
We at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service hope that everyone enjoys this year’s Six Nations Championship. We know that people enjoy a few drinks whilst cheering on their team, but we urge you to drink responsibly and remember the following safety advice; https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/app/uploads/2020/01/SixNations_Wk1_en.mp4 Don’t drink and drive Don’t risk…
Over the New Year period a large amount of rubbish was deposited around a nearby shopping centre in Ringland, Newport. Crews from our Maindee Fire and Rescue Station were called out ten times in just five days to extinguish a number of refuse fires within the area. The fires were…
Journey Checklist Check the forecast and road conditions Leave extra time for your journey if travel conditions are poor Delay your journey if the weather becomes severe Ensure that you have done your vehicle safety checks Keep a winter kit in the car at all times Prepare for the worst by…
Our firefighters headed to Serbia this festive season to offer a helping hand to local children. Blazing to Serbia (B2S) is a charity that was initially established by members from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service in 2006. Over time the charity has provided equipment that is no longer required…
