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  • Firefighters complete Mount Everest Basecamp Trek!
    21st April 2023
    Firefighters complete Mount Everest Basecamp Trek!

    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…

  • Official opening of the new USAR Wales building
    19th April 2023
    Official opening of the new USAR Wales building

    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…

  • Independent Culture Review – Terms of Reference
    14th April 2023
    Independent Culture Review – Terms of Reference

    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…

  • SWFRS Staff to represent their clubs in Welsh Rugby Union’s ‘Finals Day’!
    6th April 2023
    SWFRS Staff to represent their clubs in Welsh Rugby Union’s ‘Finals Day’!

    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…

  • SWFRS the first to introduce Crimestoppers ‘FRS Speak Up’
    6th April 2023
    SWFRS the first to introduce Crimestoppers ‘FRS Speak Up’

    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 becomes the first fire and rescue service in the UK to trial ‘Fire Cats’
    1st April 2023
    South Wales becomes the first fire and rescue service in the UK to trial ‘Fire Cats’

    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…

  • ​HMICFRS Report – Service Response
    31st March 2023
    ​HMICFRS Report – Service Response

    On 30 March 2023, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) published a report on values and culture in fire & rescue services in England.  Chief Fire Officer Huw Jakeway QFSM said: “It is clear from the National Fire Chiefs Council event on culture and inclusion…

  • Firefighters descend on Cotswold Airport to test response to aircraft collisions
    24th March 2023
    Firefighters descend on Cotswold Airport to test response to aircraft collisions

    Emergency services from across the country have taken part in a 36-hour training exercise to practise how they would respond to a major plane crash. Firefighters from Avon, Hampshire, Devon & Somerset, Hereford & Worcester and Wales planned and facilitated the exercise for colleagues from London, Kent and Gloucestershire Fire…

  • Introduction to Chair of the Culture Review
    23rd March 2023
    Introduction to Chair of the Culture Review

    On 17 February, the Independent Chairperson of the Culture Review within South Wales Fire and Rescue Service was confirmed as Fenella Morris King’s Counsel (KC).  Fenella Morris KC has provided an update on the Culture Review. Fenella said “I am honoured to have been appointed to head the Independent Culture Review…

  • SWFRS firefighters deployed to Malawi following Cyclone Freddy devastation
    20th March 2023
    SWFRS firefighters deployed to Malawi following Cyclone Freddy devastation

    A team of 27 UK International Search and Rescue (UKISAR) experts have been deployed to Malawi through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Among them are two members of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service; Station Commander Darren Cleaves and Crew Manager Tristan Bowen. The team are supporting search…


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