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  • Firefighter Georgina Gilbert of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and her fellow Antarctic Fire Angel Rebecca Openshaw-Rowe from Mid and West Wales FRS, are attempting another huge challenge beginning tomorrow.
    15th November 2024
    Firefighter Georgina Gilbert of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and her fellow Antarctic Fire Angel Rebecca Openshaw-Rowe from Mid and West Wales FRS, are attempting another huge challenge beginning tomorrow.

    On the back of their triumphant expedition to the South Pole, the pair are now gearing up to accomplish seven marathons in seven consecutive days wearing full firefighting kit and breathing apparatus sets – with Rebecca also travelling across seven continents – in what’s known as The Great World Race.…

  • Air Vice-Marshal Fin Monahan OBE DFC PhD takes up position as new Chief Fire Officer of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
    12th November 2024
    Air Vice-Marshal Fin Monahan OBE DFC PhD takes up position as new Chief Fire Officer of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

    South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) is pleased to welcome Air Vice-Marshal Fin Monahan OBE DFC PhD as the new Chief Fire Officer (CFO) of the Service, as he takes up his post today. Fin joins SWFRS after a distinguished and decorated career as a fast jet fighter pilot…

  • Wales Climate Week 2024
    11th November 2024
    Wales Climate Week 2024

    Wales Climate Week takes place from 11th-15th November 2024 and brings together cross-sector stakeholders to discuss climate change adaptation. With extreme weather events becoming more frequent, it’s crucial that Wales adapts its homes, communities, and businesses to rising heatwaves, droughts, storms, and floods. The virtual conference is the launch pad…

  • New Inn Station is temporarily relocating to Mamhilad Industrial Estate
    5th November 2024
    New Inn Station is temporarily relocating to Mamhilad Industrial Estate

    Plans are in place for New Inn Fire Station to temporarily relocate to Mamhilad Industrial Estate, on Friday 15th November 2024. Construction is underway to build a new, modern fire station on the current site of Station 33, New Inn. During this period, the crew will be temporarily relocated to…

  • South Wales Fire and Rescue Service hosts first ever Women in the Fire Service (WFS) Cymru event
    30th October 2024
    South Wales Fire and Rescue Service hosts first ever Women in the Fire Service (WFS) Cymru event

    Over 100 delegates from fire and rescue services across Wales attended the two-day event held for the first time at Cardiff Gate Training and Development Centre between 18th-19th October. From climbing aboard a blue-light convoy driven through the streets of Cardiff to trying out rope rescue abseiling techniques, operational and…

  • Heroes in Headsets – International Control Room Week 2024
    24th October 2024
    Heroes in Headsets – International Control Room Week 2024

    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…

  • Review of Operational Effectiveness of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service by Chief Fire and Rescue Advisor and Inspector for Wales
    8th October 2024
    Review of Operational Effectiveness of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service by Chief Fire and Rescue Advisor and Inspector for Wales

    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…

  • United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) National Challenge 2024
    3rd October 2024
    United Kingdom Rescue Organisation (UKRO) National Challenge 2024

    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…

  • Wholetime Firefighter Recruits – Wellbeing day
    27th September 2024
    Wholetime Firefighter Recruits – Wellbeing day

    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…

  • Student Fire Safety Week
    24th September 2024
    Student Fire Safety Week

    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…


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