An inspection by the Chief Fire and Rescue Advisor and Inspector (CFRAI) for Wales, Dan Stephens QFSM, was recently commissioned at the request of the Commissioners for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service to assess the operational effectiveness of the Service when responding to domestic dwelling fire incidents. Undertaken in…
The Bridgend Extrication Team once again did South Wales Fire and Rescue Service proud as they were crowned United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) National Challenge Extrication champions for a seventh time. The 2024 event took place in Portsmouth between 26-29th September, and was hosted by Hampshire and Isle of Wight…
On Monday 23rd September, our new Wholetime recruits were put through their paces as they started the initial 13-week SWFRS training course. Led by instructors, on a 110-acre outdoor training facility in the mountains, 24 recruits attended a wellbeing day at Mountain Yoga in Taffs Well. Despite the huge focus on breathing…
As Halloween and Bonfire Night approach, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) is preparing for a busy time, aiming to make South Wales safer by reducing risk during this hazardous period. Between 2022 and 2023, SWFRS saw a 24% increase in the number of deliberate incidents during the 2…
As fresher’s week kicks off, thousands of new students are flying the nest to head off to universities throughout South Wales. Many will be living alone for the first time in halls of residence or university digs. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging students to be cautious and…
At 886 metres above sea level, Pen-y-Fan is the highest peak in South Wales, and is used by the Special Forces as part of their vigorous selection process (Google ‘The Fan Dance’ if you want to know more!). Despite this, a team of Firefighters decided to attempt to conquer the…
Visitors from across South Wales descended on Cardiff Bay’s Roald Dahl Plass for the annual Emergency Services 999 Day, on Saturday 7th September. Hosted by SWFRS, the event marks the biggest day in our Service’s calendar, providing an opportunity for blue light partners to come together and show the public…
I am a Responsible Person for a commercial building: what do I need to know? Our new policy applies to certain non-residential buildings, business & workplaces. If a building you are responsible for, and not on the exemption list, you will need to do the following: If an Automatic Fire…
How does this work with multi-use buildings? Shops with flats above? All AFA calls to SWFRS will be considered through our call filtering process and if there is any indication that private dwellings or other exempt premises are affected, then a response will be sent. This will be decided by…
