On Tuesday 3rd December, Station 09, Treorchy, officially reopened after an extensive refurbishment project saw the station modernised after over 50 years in operation. Built in 1973, Treorchy fire station has long been a cornerstone of emergency response in the Rhondda Valley, covering communities such as Treherbert and Cwmparc. On…
On the evening of Thursday 28th November, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service recognised the outstanding conduct by colleagues and members of the community at the annual Awards and Long Service presentation evening. Presented by Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) Dean Loader, with a welcoming address from Commissioner Vij Randeniya,…
On Friday 22nd November, a Passing Out Parade was held at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s Cardiff Gate Training and Development Centre, to congratulate 22 Wholetime Firefighters that have successfully completed the six-week conversion course. The event is a rite of passage for all Firefighters once they finish their…
Follow our festive safety tips this festive season… 1. Don’t leave cooking unattended It can be easy to get distracted when you’re cooking a big meal, but it only takes a few seconds for a fire to start. Fires start when your attention stops! If you’re planning on cooking a festive…
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.…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
