It is with profound sadness that we share the news that Mr Derek Rees, the Former Chair of South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority, passed away on Thursday 21 July 2022. Derek was the Chair of South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority from 1998 to 2008. Our thoughts and condolences are…
Extreme temperatures present an array of challenges for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and our communities are advised to think twice before doing anything which involves a naked flame or open water. Dry, warm weather conditions mean a high risk of accidental fires and wildfires, so we advise: If…
Throughout the month of August, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service will be celebrating their own ‘On-Call Firefighter Recruitment Month’, highlighting the On-Call Firefighter role and promoting a number of activities, vacancies and events across South Wales. At South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, our On-Call Firefighters come from all walks…
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. Each year, there is a key theme to bring focus and attention to an important aspect of drowning prevention. This year’s theme is “do one…
With exceptionally dry and warm weather predicted for forthcoming days, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are urging members of the public to act responsibly. With temperatures forecast to surge to more than 30 degrees centigrade over July 18th and 19th and potentially beyond, the Service would like to ask…
In South Wales, On-Call Firefighters make up almost half of our operational workforce and are generally located in rural communities, small towns and villages. Like the Wholetime Duty System role, On-Call Firefighters respond to fires and Special Service Calls e.g. road traffic collisions, chemical emergencies, flooding and other natural disasters.…
Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze involving approximately three tonnes of tyres and logs. At approximately 9:01am on Thursday the 23rd of June 2022, we received reports of smoke in the area near Cwrt-Yr-Ala-Road in Wenvoe, Cardiff. Crews from Barry, Ely, Pontypridd and Cardiff Central Fire and Rescue Stations…
This September, a group of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) employees will be taking part in a challenging open water swim to fundraise for The Fire Fighters Charity. The swim will take place on the 16th of September, where the swimmers will tackle 15 miles starting in Weston…
Following the Welsh local elections on 5 May 2022, the 24 members who make up the South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority have just been announced at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). At the AGM, members elect the Chair and Vice Chair of the Fire and Rescue Authority, the Chairs…
The landlord of two Newport properties has been found guilty of 21 offences relating to fire safety in the conclusion of a week-long jury trial at Cardiff Crown Court on 10 June 2022. Mr Lewis Marshall stood accused of offences under the Fire Safety Order dating back several years in…
