There were a number of uplifting and heroic stories relayed at this year’s South Wales Argus Pride of Gwent Awards 2020/2021, which is held in association with the University of South Wales. The Pride of Gwent Awards is open to public nominations and our unsung heroes were nominated for both…
Operation Dawns Glaw, a multi-agency taskforce of specialist from key agencies across Wales has reformed to reduce, and where possible eliminate the impact of grass fires across Wales. The task force, which was initially established in 2016 to tackle the incidents of deliberately set grass fires across Wales, will also…
At South Wales Fire and Rescue Service our On-Call Firefighters come from all walks of life including homemakers, shopkeepers, builders, farmers, officer workers and directors of companies, together with people who are not currently employed. Between the 1st and 7th of March we’re supporting the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)…
National Apprenticeship Week is an annual celebration of apprenticeships, the theme this year is ‘Build the Future’ and the week is a chance for us all to recognise how apprenticeships can help people develop the skills and knowledge they need to pursue a rewarding career. South Wales Fire and Rescue…
The owners of a Cardiff takeaway ordered to pay over £21,000 and handed suspended prison sentences following fire safety offences. The owners of Marmaris Kebabs on Caroline Street appeared in Cardiff Crown Court on 8th February 2021 following multiple breaches of the Fire Safety Order, which is in place to…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is aware of a series of suspected deliberate bin fires within the Abergavenny area over recent weeks, two of which took place at Abergavenny Fire and Rescue Station. The Service’s Fire Crime Team are working tirelessly with our partners to drive down the number…
Over 200 staff from across South Wales Fire and Rescue Service have volunteered to support their communities and blue light colleagues by offering support including driving ambulances over the past six months of the pandemic. Since last summer 33 firefighters from across the Service have completed the specialist training programme…
There is no doubt that Christmas is going to be a little different this year and as we all prepare for the likelihood that we will be spending more time at home this festive season, it’s even more important that we remind ourselves, and each other, of some basic safety…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is shouting out that there is NO NEED TO SPEED this UK Road Safety Week South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is proud to be taking part in the UK’s biggest road safety event, Road Safety Week (16-22 November), coordinated by Brake, the road…
Firefighters and ambulance crews will now be able to reach emergencies in the Severn Tunnel much faster as they now have a dedicated road-to-rail vehicle thanks to Network Rail. Network Rail developed and funded the multi-agency vehicle before officially handing it over to the emergency services on 12 November and…
