We are delighted to announce South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have reached the finalist stage for ‘COVID-19 Outstanding Response’ for the GO Awards Wales 2020/21. The GO Excellence in Public Procurement Awards are dedicated to showcasing organisations that are leading the way in public procurement best practice and recognising…
As South Wales Fire and Rescue Service we are extremely proud to commemorate 25 years of keeping you safe. The Service was established in 1996 following the merger of the former Fire Brigades of South Glamorgan, Mid Glamorgan and Gwent. We have seen many changes over the past 25 years,…
At South Wales Fire and Rescue Service the health and wellbeing of our staff and volunteers is paramount. As emergency responders our staff can be faced with additional challenges to their mental health, which has seen increased pressures during the Coronavirus pandemic. Together, with the specialist mental health charity Mind,…
At South Wales Fire and Rescue Service we have retained our Investors in People (IiP) accreditation and have also achieved a new award focusing on our staff’s wellbeing. The Service has received a Gold People Award and a Silver Wellbeing Award which praised our supportive culture, passion to improve and…
A day to reflect, grieve and remember Join us in a minute’s silence at 12 noon on Tuesday 23 March. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is supporting a national day to remember those who have died during the pandemic, and to show support for everyone who has been bereaved.…
From today (18th March 2021), staff within the Service’s Fleet and Engineering Department are volunteering to support Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) via charity, Age Connects Morgannwg, to transport isolated members of our communities to their vaccination appointments. Two of our Service vehicles will be used to drive…
Crews from Roath Fire and Rescue Station have been repeatedly called to a number of refuse fires in recent weeks at a site on Norwich Road in Cardiff. Fly-tippers have been illegally dumping waste and subsequently setting the refuse alight, putting lives in danger. The Service’s Fire Crime Unit are…
There were a number of uplifting and heroic stories relayed at this year’s South Wales Argus Pride of Gwent Awards 2020/2021, which is held in association with the University of South Wales. The Pride of Gwent Awards is open to public nominations and our unsung heroes were nominated for both…
