At approximately 11:13am on Tuesday 9 May 2023, we received reports of a chemical spill at Cardiff University’s Main Building on Park Place, Cardiff. Multiple crews from stations across South Wales are currently in attendance, alongside emergency service colleagues and partner agencies. This is a contained incident and the building has…
From hosting street parties to picnics in the park – however you intend to celebrate the Coronation this bank holiday (5 – 8 May 2023), we want you to do so safely! The Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May 2023. We’ve put together…
Following the successful transfer of fire and rescue service (FRS) equipment and vehicles to Ukraine, a fifth convoy will be deployed to deliver vital resources from the UK. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) has donated eight fire appliances and lifesaving firefighting equipment to Ukraine. 24 drivers from South…
In partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), our Community Safety Team have been working to deliver lifesaving water safety and drowning prevention messaging to young people in South Wales. At South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS), we want everyone to enjoy the water safely. However, we recognise that…
In March, three firefighters from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) successfully climbed Mount Everest’s Basecamp. Firefighter Carl Marsh of Penarth Station, Watch Manager Mark Potter of Barry Station and Firefighter Tony Gromley of Ely Station all took on the challenge and fundraised for a number of charities. Mark and…
Today (19 April 2023), Whitchurch Fire Station opened its new Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Wales building, representing the three Fire and Rescue Services in Wales. This new facility has been created with the support and funding from Welsh Government and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and will ensure the…
The Independent Culture Review, led by Chairperson Fenella Morris KC, is commencing in April 2023 and is expected to finish this calendar year. Objectives The objectives of the Review, in summary, are to: Assess the existing policies, procedures and systems on bullying, harassment, grievances, whistleblowing concerns, dignity at work, complaints…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) are proud to have several members of staff represent their local rugby clubs and compete in Welsh Rugby Union’s ‘Finals Day’ this Saturday (8 April 2023) in the Principality Stadium. Finals Day is the culmination of a season long cup competition, bringing together…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) has become the first fire and rescue service in the UK to introduce the new Crimestoppers FRS Speak Up advice line and website. Launching today (Thursday 6 April) the service will allow any SWFRS staff concerned by inappropriate behaviours or practices to raise…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) are the first fire and rescue service in the UK to trial ‘Fire Cats’ to support firefighters at incidents. The trial will see specially trained cats working alongside firefighters during calls to support with incidents such as animal rescues and rescues at height. Cats are…
