At approximately 1:34pm on Monday 29 May 2023, we received reports of a wildfire in Gelli, Pentre. Multiple crews have attended the scene of the wildfire alongside partner agencies. Specialist equipment, including fire beaters, a helicopter, National Resource Wales excavator and forestry hose have been utilised. Firefighters…
In February 2023, an Independent Appointment Panel appointed Fenella Morris of King’s Counsel (KC) as the Independent Chairperson, to lead the review. The Culture Review started in April 2023 and involves a period of desk research into existing disciplinary policies and procedures, and historic discipline cases and grievances; open and…
The Independent Culture Review within SWFRS and led by Chairperson Fenella Morris KC, is now underway On Thursday 18 May 2023 at 10.30 am, Fenella Morris KC introduced the Culture Review in person with some members of the Culture Review Team at the offices of Blake Morgan, Central Square, Cardiff,…
A schoolboy has been hailed a hero after he saved his family from carbon monoxide poisoning. Grayson Taylor, four, woke his parents in the early hours of the morning and said he hears a beeping noise coming from downstairs in their Monmouthshire home. He urged them to get out of…
The Independent Culture Review within South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS), led by Chairperson Fenella Morris KC, is now underway. The Culture Review Team invites current and former members of staff (who have left SWFRS within the last seven years), partner agencies and Blue Light colleagues, plus members of…
At approximately 11:13am on Tuesday 9 May 2023, we received reports of a chemical spill at Cardiff University’s Main Building on Park Place, Cardiff. Multiple crews from stations across South Wales are currently in attendance, alongside emergency service colleagues and partner agencies. This is a contained incident and the building has…
From hosting street parties to picnics in the park – however you intend to celebrate the Coronation this bank holiday (5 – 8 May 2023), we want you to do so safely! The Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May 2023. We’ve put together…
Following the successful transfer of fire and rescue service (FRS) equipment and vehicles to Ukraine, a fifth convoy will be deployed to deliver vital resources from the UK. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) has donated eight fire appliances and lifesaving firefighting equipment to Ukraine. 24 drivers from South…
In partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), our Community Safety Team have been working to deliver lifesaving water safety and drowning prevention messaging to young people in South Wales. At South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS), we want everyone to enjoy the water safely. However, we recognise that…
In March, three firefighters from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) successfully climbed Mount Everest’s Basecamp. Firefighter Carl Marsh of Penarth Station, Watch Manager Mark Potter of Barry Station and Firefighter Tony Gromley of Ely Station all took on the challenge and fundraised for a number of charities. Mark and…
