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…
Under the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011, all Public Service organisations in Wales are required to comply with language duties which ensure that the Welsh Language is not treated less favourably than English. The duties encourage promotion of the Welsh Language, the use of Welsh within internal administration and require…
Following the devastating impact of last year’s grassfires across South Wales our staff have been awarded for their heroic efforts to keep the community and the environment safe. In 2018, they worked around the clock alongside our partners to tackle the spreading wildfires across the mountainside, where in Twmbarlwm flames…
At approximately 7:27am on Tuesday 21st May 2019 we received reports of a dwelling fire at Graig View, Ynysddu. Crews from Aberbargoed and Risca arrived at scene, affected a rescue and extinguished the fire using a hose reel jet, thermal image cameras and breathing apparatus. Firefighters provided resuscitation and medical…
At approximately 11:23pm on Sunday 19th May 2019 South Wales Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire in Crossways, Cowbridge. Crews remain at the scene as they continue to deal with a large developed fire involving approximately 400 tons of clothing awaiting to be recycled. Firefighters are working…
The UK’s first co-ordinated fire safety partnership for housing has been launched in Wales today. The Primary Authority Scheme has been set up by Community Housing Cymru in partnership with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service as a response to an increasing focus on building safety. The launch of the…
