South Wales Fire and Rescue Service donates a further six fire appliances to Ukraine South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is proud to be supplying six end-of-service fire trucks to Ukraine, to help support firefighting colleagues in the country. This is the eighth convoy incorporating donations from the Service to…
In 2024, Petra Publishing teamed up with six local primary schools in South Wales, Cwmclydach, Lwynypia, Maerdy, Parc, Penyrenglyn, and Penrhys to create the educational book writing project, Lula and the Flame. Following on from the book, Community Storywork produced an animated film, a ‘talking book’, and a documentary highlighting…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service – Update regarding press enquiries Due to the recent spate of wildfires and high volume of calls in recent weeks, we would like to request that all press enquiries are directed to our dedicated press mailbox, rather than via Control. Our Control Operators are…
As part of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s commitment to fulfilling the recommendations from the Morris Report, a new service-wide “Taking Care of Behaviours” programme has launched. The programme is being implemented for all staff in the service and includes training, workshops, informational videos and a poster campaign. “Taking…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service publishes its Strategic Improvement Plan 2025-2040 The Strategic Improvement Plan is a legal requirement and contains updates on strategy, thematic reviews, transformational and cultural change, and the annual improvement plan. This plan sets out the strategic direction of the Service for the next 15…
The Wales Wildfire Board are encouraging you to be #wildfirewise this spring and summer. As the seasons change, and the promise of warmer weather is on the horizon, it is the ideal time to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, booking your staycations or holidays, take your family on a…
On the evening of Thursday 6th March, crew members from White Watch Cardiff Central participated in a training exercise at Cardiff Prison, simulating a fire response within the facility. Located directly across from Station 51, the prison raised the alarm, and crews aboard two appliances quickly mobilised and entered through…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have signed the Charter for Families Bereaved by Public Tragedy, which commits them to responding to public tragedies with openness, transparency and accountability. The charter, written by Bishop James Jones KBE, was part of his report on lessons from the Hillsborough tragedy. Organisations across…
