Crews from Bridgend and Maesteg responded to a call in the early hours of Thursday 12th September 2019 following reports of a house fire in the Coytrahen area of Bridgend. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus equipment located an elderly occupant in the first floor of the property, and pitched a triple…
The tragic events that took place in New York City on September 11 2001 remain a poignant memory for many around the world, but one man’s story was a true inspiration for a Cardiff firefighter. On September 11 2001, F.D.N.Y Firefighter Stephen Gerard Siller was off duty and on his…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s world championship-winning extrication team will be taking to the global stage again this month as they head to the World Rescue Challenge 2019 at La Rochelle, France. This will be the sixteenth time the team have competed since their debut in 2002 and follows…
What is a Fire Door? We walk past dozens of fire doors every day without even noticing them. We don’t give them a second thought – at least, not until we need them. Fire doors are specially engineered to ensure when they are closed they prevent the spread of fire…
The city of Newport was originally protected by Newport County Fire Brigade based in Dock Street in the town centre. The Station was then closed in 1969 for demolition and Malpas Fire Station on Malpas Road was opened, along with neighbouring Stations in Maindee and Duffryn. The Station was officially…
What is the Primary Authority Scheme? The Primary Authority Scheme (PAS) is designed to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses and to promote consistent, effective inspection and enforcement processes. Under the scheme, businesses that trade across local authority borders are provided with ‘Assured’ compliance advice and guidance from the fire…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are backing a new campaign by the London Fire Brigade to urge the public to #Call999BeforeYouFilm following an increase in people filming emergency incidents rather than calling 999. Any delay in calling the emergency services could have devastating consequences. Social media can be a…
A bell which has helped saved many lives in South Wales over the years is being taken on a national tour with the aim of saving many more in the future. The station bell from Cardiff Central Fire and Rescue Station has previously been used to alert firefighters to emergencies…
Requests should be made by email to: firesafety@southwales-fire.gov.uk Or in writing to: Business Fire Safety South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters Forest View Business Park Llantrisant Pontyclun CF72 8LX NOTE – Information on premises will not be given unless the enquiry is made in writing and only if written…
We’ve given ITV cameras exclusive behind the scenes access to one of our biggest and busiest Stations- Barry Fire Station. A new three-part series will air this month and gives viewers an insider look into the role of a modern day firefighter. For six months, cameras followed the life of…
