Following the devastating impact of last year’s grassfires across South Wales our staff have been awarded for their heroic efforts to keep the community and the environment safe. In 2018, they worked around the clock alongside our partners to tackle the spreading wildfires across the mountainside, where in Twmbarlwm flames…
At approximately 7:27am on Tuesday 21st May 2019 we received reports of a dwelling fire at Graig View, Ynysddu. Crews from Aberbargoed and Risca arrived at scene, affected a rescue and extinguished the fire using a hose reel jet, thermal image cameras and breathing apparatus. Firefighters provided resuscitation and medical…
At approximately 11:23pm on Sunday 19th May 2019 South Wales Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a fire in Crossways, Cowbridge. Crews remain at the scene as they continue to deal with a large developed fire involving approximately 400 tons of clothing awaiting to be recycled. Firefighters are working…
The UK’s first co-ordinated fire safety partnership for housing has been launched in Wales today. The Primary Authority Scheme has been set up by Community Housing Cymru in partnership with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service as a response to an increasing focus on building safety. The launch of the…
This Strategic Improvement Plan sets out the strategic direction of the Service for the next 15 years, having been developed through consultation and engagement, and will help to secure an efficient and effective Service and the sustainable implementation of the recommendations of the Morris Review and those of The Chief…
