How often are exemptions reviewed? There are no current plans to review the agreed policy exemptions. However, new policy is currently being drafted in relation to local identification and exemption of high-risk buildings that may not sit within the agreed exemption list. Therefore, review periods may be considered for these…
Reducing False Fire Alarms The purpose of this guidance note is to highlight better practice, to offer both technical and procedural advice to those affected by unwanted signals from automatic fire alarm systems and to provide basic support to Responsible Persons and Competent Persons. In the year 2023/24 South Wales…
The way we respond to Automatic Fire Alarms (AFAs) has changed. From the 6th of January South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) has changed its approach to how it responds to automatic fire alarms. We will stop attending automatic fire alarms in most non-residential buildings, such as office blocks…
Children and young people gathered around Firefighters to learn how to keep themselves safe at a water safety engagement event, held at Blackweir Bridge, Pontcanna Fields. The Green Watch Swift Response Team, based at Cardiff Central Fire Station, took to the water to show youngsters how a water rescue is…
The sun shone on visitors at Llantwit Major Emergency Services Station Open Day, held on Friday 26th July. “This is the third open day we have held at Llantwit Major, and it’s fantastic to see everyone enjoying themselves,” explained Watch Manager, Rob Grapes. “It’s good for the community to know…
On Sunday 21st July, teams of young people from across Wales gathered at Cardiff Gate Training and Development Centre for the annual Fire Cadets Challenge. 12 teams from South Wales and one team from Mid and West Wales competed in firefighting-related challenges to earn the accolade of Fire Cadets Challenge…
Fraser Supply teacher Fraser Cleaton was leaving work one day, when he saw the On-Call Firefighter recruitment advert on Facebook. The 22-year-old had wanted to be a Firefighter when he was growing up, and decided now was the time to apply. Fraser will soon be joining the On-Call Watch…
This July, we’re launching our new recruitment campaign to highlight the On-Call Firefighter role and recruit for a number of our vacancies across South Wales. On-Call Firefighters play a vital role in our organisation; making up over half of our operational workforce. They help us with our mission to reduce…
Following a rigorous recruitment process, the Commissioners for South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority are pleased to announce the appointment of Air Vice-Marshal Fin Monahan OBE DFC PhD as the new Chief Fire Officer. Commissioner Carl Foulkes, chair of the appointment panel, said: “Throughout this recruitment process, the Commissioners were…
On Saturday 22nd June, members of staff from across South Wales Fire and Rescue Service met at Cardiff Castle to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community, by attending the annual Pride Cymru parade. Representing South Wales Fire and Rescue were over 30 colleagues from across the Service – from…
