Twenty-one leading public sector organisations which work across Gwent have today (6th November 2020) signed a Healthy Travel Charter, which commits to supporting and encouraging staff to travel in a sustainable way to and from work Through 15 ambitious commitments, the charter promotes walking, cycling, agile working and the use…
With many organised events cancelled, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are preparing for a busier night than usual as people plan to celebrate in their own gardens. We are currently amidst a global pandemic and we are asking people not to take risks, putting additional pressures on our emergency…
Bar and restaurant staff working in Cardiff Bay have received lifesaving water rescue training by firefighters and the RNLI. Staff from Cardiff Bay’s bars and restaurants have today received unique water safety training with the aim of helping to save lives. Throughout the UK every year there are around 300 deaths,…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Heroes Honoured by the Queen for their outstanding contribution. A serving fire officer and the Fire Authority Chair for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have both made the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, which recognises outstanding achievements and extraordinary people across the UK. The…
Following measures introduced by the UK and Welsh Government to protect against the spread of COVID-19, it has been necessary for us as a Service to make changes to the way we work. We continue to monitor the latest guidance and are providing all critical services to our communities. In…
Following a series of deliberate rubbish fires at a site near Barecroft Common in Magor successful partnership working has effectively resolved the issue. Firefighters from Maindee and Caldicot have been working closely with the Service’s Fire Crime Team, Gwent Police’s Rural Policing Team and Natural Resources Wales (NRW). A multi-agency…
Firefighters urge students to stay safe this Freshers Week across South Wales. The warning comes as thousands of new students head off to universities across South Wales as Freshers Week begins. For many it’s a first taste of independence as they fly the nest and go it solo, living in…
Fire doors are often the first line of defence in a fire especially when we are asleep and at our most vulnerable. Their correct specification, installation, maintenance and management can be the difference between life and death. Despite this, fire door breaches remain one of the most common fines implemented…
Cardiff care home fined nearly half a million pounds for serious fire safety failings, putting lives at risk. Care home directors have pleaded guilty to significant breaches of life-saving fire safety regulations at a residential care home in South Wales, which could have potentially led to a “large scale tragedy”.…
Dutch Reach is a simple yet effective technique to prevent “dooring” – a dreaded and all too common crash, caused when people exiting a vehicle suddenly open a door into the path of a cyclist, or other vulnerable road user. As active travel increases, safer interaction between cars and bicycles…
