South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (“SWFRS”) is committed to operating in an open and transparent manner. This includes providing information in accordance with the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) model publication scheme, in compliance with our obligations under Section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 SWFRS Publication Scheme…
Chief Fire Officer Huw Jakeway QFSM chose to commission an Independent Culture Review into South Wales Fire and Rescue Service in December 2022, amidst media reports around abusive behaviour from current and ex-colleagues of the Service. The Independent Culture Review covers the culture within the Service, our disciplinary processes and…
Fenella Morris KC has confirmed that the Independent Culture Review will be received and published by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service on Wednesday 3rd January 2024. More specific details and timings will be communicated in due course.
Recently, the Welsh Government published its fire and rescue incident statistics: April 2022 to March 2023 report, which includes analysis of incidents attended by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The statistics, which are sourced from the Home Office’s Incident Recording System (IRS), include information on all incidents, fire-related fatalities,…
Update on the Independent Culture Review publication from Fenella Morris KC (14th December 2023) Statement from Fenella Morris KC: “I am writing to provide you with an update on the Independent Culture Review. The Terms of Reference published in April this year stated that the Independent Culture Review was due to be…
UPDATE 11:40am, 14 December 2023: Explosion at Treforest Industrial Estate Emergency services remain at the scene of a fire at a premises on Severn Road, Treforest Industrial Estate, Rhondda Cynon Taff. This follows reports of an explosion at a property shortly after 7.00pm last night. There are no reports of…
Statement at 23:35 on Treforest Industrial Estate Fire, 13 December 2023 Emergency services remain at the scene of a fire at a premises on Severn Road, Treforest Industrial Estate, Rhondda Cynon Taff. This follows reports of an explosion at a property shortly after 7.00pm. There are no reports of any…
These batteries can be extremely dangerous, if not handled and cared for properly. However, there are simple measures you can make to keep you and your family safer and reduce the risk of fire: Key messages on how to stay safe! Always read the safety instructions that came with your…
On Monday 22 May 2023, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) took part in a large road traffic collision (RTC) simulation organised alongside Cardiff University. The event was organised as an induction to pre-hospital medicine for over 300 Cardiff University second year medical students, at the Cardiff University Heath…
Wales Climate Week takes place from 4-8th December 2023. You’ve likely seen coverage of COP28 on the news – the UN climate change conference in UAE, despite the controversies, a pivotal opportunity to correct course and accelerate action on the climate crisis. The world is taking stock of progress on…
