This week, 21st– 27th October, is International Control Room Week, where we shine a light on our Fire Control staff and celebrate the incredible and lifesaving work they do every day. Our Joint Control Firefighters are the heart of the Fire and Rescue Service, covering 105 stations across the Mid…
An inspection by the Chief Fire and Rescue Advisor and Inspector (CFRAI) for Wales, Dan Stephens QFSM, was recently commissioned at the request of the Commissioners for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service to assess the operational effectiveness of the Service when responding to domestic dwelling fire incidents. Undertaken in…
The Bridgend Extrication Team once again did South Wales Fire and Rescue Service proud as they were crowned United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) National Challenge Extrication champions for a seventh time. The 2024 event took place in Portsmouth between 26-29th September, and was hosted by Hampshire and Isle of Wight…
On Monday 23rd September, our new Wholetime recruits were put through their paces as they started the initial 13-week SWFRS training course. Led by instructors, on a 110-acre outdoor training facility in the mountains, 24 recruits attended a wellbeing day at Mountain Yoga in Taffs Well. Despite the huge focus on breathing…
As fresher’s week kicks off, thousands of new students are flying the nest to head off to universities throughout South Wales. Many will be living alone for the first time in halls of residence or university digs. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging students to be cautious and…
At 886 metres above sea level, Pen-y-Fan is the highest peak in South Wales, and is used by the Special Forces as part of their vigorous selection process (Google ‘The Fan Dance’ if you want to know more!). Despite this, a team of Firefighters decided to attempt to conquer the…
Visitors from across South Wales descended on Cardiff Bay’s Roald Dahl Plass for the annual Emergency Services 999 Day, on Saturday 7th September. Hosted by SWFRS, the event marks the biggest day in our Service’s calendar, providing an opportunity for blue light partners to come together and show the public…
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…
