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  • South Wales Fire and Rescue Service appoints new Director of Corporate Services
    11th October 2022
    South Wales Fire and Rescue Service appoints new Director of Corporate Services

    The Chair of South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority, Steve Bradwick said: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Geraint Thomas to the role of Assistant Chief Officer, Corporate Services.  This follows a rigorous recruitment process including an assessment centre, an interview with the Executive Team and an interview…

  • Welsh Fire and Rescue Services urge residents to ‘Stay Fire Safe’ this winter
    5th October 2022
    Welsh Fire and Rescue Services urge residents to ‘Stay Fire Safe’ this winter

    All Fire and Rescue Services in Wales and Public Health Wales are urging people to take simple steps to protect themselves from accidental fires and carbon monoxide poisoning as they look to keep warm and cut energy use this winter. The call comes following concerns from the National Fire Chiefs…

  • Black History Month 2022
    30th September 2022
    Black History Month 2022

    South Wales Fire and Rescue Service supports Black History Month 2022  Throughout this October, Team South Wales will be marking #BlackHistoryMonth with several activities, in our quest to be a more diverse workforce representing all people within our communities.   Firefighter Alex Szekely, of Station 21 Aberbargoed, represents the black and…

  • Healthy Travel Wales Day 2022
    29th September 2022
    Healthy Travel Wales Day 2022

    Thursday 29 September marks Healthy Travel Wales day, an opportunity for businesses and organisations to showcase how they’re helping people make sustainable journeys. Across Wales, 60 leading organisations have signed up to one of the Healthy Travel Charters. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) are currently signed up to…

  • Her Majesty The Queen
    8th September 2022
    Her Majesty The Queen

    Her Majesty The Queen, Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022  We are saddened to hear the news of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer, Huw Jakeway, said:  “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The…

  • Firefighters tackle HGV fire involving 17 tonnes of domestic appliances and lithium batteries
    31st August 2022
    Firefighters tackle HGV fire involving 17 tonnes of domestic appliances and lithium batteries

    At approximately 9:27am on Tuesday the 30th of August 2022, crews were called to the scene of a vehicle fire Eastbound on the A465. Crews from Merthyr, Ebbw vale, Pontypridd, Pencoed and Maindee Fire and Rescue Stations attended the scene alongside emergency service colleagues and partner agencies, Upon arrival, crews…

  • Fire and Rescue Stations to trial ‘Safe Havens’ hotlines
    31st August 2022
    Fire and Rescue Stations to trial ‘Safe Havens’ hotlines

    Tredegar and Cardiff Central Fire and Rescue Stations become the first stations to trial the Safe Haven 999 hotline buttons, in a further expansion of the Safe Havens initiative.  On the 25th of November 2021, Fire and Rescue Stations across South Wales became designated Safe Havens for members of the…

  • Company director ordered to pay over £2,000 by Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates
    30th August 2022
    Company director ordered to pay over £2,000 by Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates

    Mr. Alireza Ghaibi, of Dragon Pizza, was ordered to pay the sum of £2,450 after failing to respond to information requests made by South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority (SWFRA) relating to breaches of fire safety within the property. In March 2021, Business Fire Safety Officers from South Wales Fire…

  • Passing of former South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority Member, Robert Greenland
    12th August 2022
    Passing of former South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority Member, Robert Greenland

    It is with profound sadness that we share the news that former Fire Authority Member Cllr Robert (Bob) Greenland of Monmouthshire County Council of South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority has passed away. Robert, who also served as chair of the FAPM (Finance, Audit, and Performance Management) committee proudly undertook…

  • Passing of former South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority Chair, Derek Rees
    10th August 2022
    Passing of former South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority Chair, Derek Rees

    It is with profound sadness that we share the news that Mr Derek Rees, the Former Chair of South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority, passed away on Thursday 21 July 2022.  Derek was the Chair of South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority from 1998 to 2008. Our thoughts and condolences are…


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