On Thursday 17 August 2023, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) attended the Operation Seabird Cymru event in Cardiff Bay, to carry out ‘Waterside Responder’ guidance for Mermaid Quay staff. Waterside Responder is a Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) scheme which provides free guidance and throwlines to venue staff…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) introduces new Youth Intervention initiative ‘Street Firefighter’ under the REFLECT Project. The REFLECT Project can be broadly described as a series of interventions which helps develop practical skills, raise awareness of the outcomes of actions and helps build a young person’s resilience and…
This August, we’re launching our new recruitment campaign to highlight the On-Call Firefighter role and recruit for a number of our vacancies across South Wales. On-Call Firefighters play a vital role in our organisation and make up over half of our operational workforce. They help reduce risk and keep the…
Mr. Erdal Kaya and Mr. Erol Kaya were ordered to pay a combined sum of £4,593 for failing to respond to information requests made by South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority (SWFRA) relating to breaches of fire safety within the property. In October 2022, Business Fire Safety Officers from South…
Same skills, different roles, Be More with On-Call. Ever wondered if the skills you use in your current role could be used elsewhere? Want to be part of a team and help keep your community safe? Then maybe you could Be More with On-Call! Throughout the month of August, we’ll…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) is proud to announce it has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at SWFRS receive a minimum hourly wage of £10.90, higher than the government minimum for over 23s, which currently stands at £10.42…
World Drowning Prevention Day is held annually on 25 July to highlight the impact of drownings on families and communities and to share lifesaving advice and guidance. This year, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service will be hosting a Water Safety Awareness Day at Cardiff Bay Barrage on World Prevention…
When lithium-ion batteries are damaged, they can overheat, catch on fire, and even lead to explosions. When fires occur, they burn very hot and can be difficult for our Firefighters to extinguish. It is important when charging e-bikes and e-scooters that it is done safely to avoid the risk of…
Environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy has unveiled this year’s Green Flag Award winners – the international mark of a quality park or green space. Ogmore Vale Fire and Rescue Station has become the first Fire and Rescue Station in the UK to achieve the coveted Green Flag Community Award in…
