South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

01/06/2026

This Volunteers’ Week, we’d like to say a huge SYFR thank you to all our incredible volunteers.

Our volunteers play a vital role in supporting our Community Safety teams and helping to deliver important safety messages at the Lifewise Centre in Rotherham.

In return, they gain valuable experience and skills, strengthening their confidence and supporting future employment opportunities.

SYFR Volunteer Coordinator, Sue Butler, said: "Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do. Their time, passion and commitment make a real difference in our communities every day, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything they give."

Throughout the week, we’ll be shining a spotlight on some of our fantastic volunteers to give them the recognition they deserve. To all our volunteers, thank you 🫶

31/05/2026

Another busy (and very warm! ☀️) week for both squads on the 76th firefighter Recruit Course.

Hallamshire Squad have been getting to grips with safe working at height, developing their rope skills and learning how to manoeuvre safely along scaffolding while operating in elevated environments. These essential skills help build confidence and competence when working in challenging conditions.

Rockingham Squad have been undertaking HazMat training, learning how to identify hazards, mitigate chemical exposure, and gather the vital information needed to understand and manage hazardous materials incidents safely. They also spent time with our Community Safety Team and visited the Lifewise Centre, gaining valuable insight into the prevention and education work carried out across South Yorkshire.

Looking ahead to next week, Hallamshire Squad will move on to Fire Tactics training, while Rockingham Squad will explore the wider range of rescue capabilities we provide, including water awareness and bariatric rescue training.

Keep up the great work, recruits! 👏🚒

29/05/2026

Thanks to ITV Calendar for this piece which aired earlier this week.

Always respect the water.

Watch the latest from ITV News - Tomorrow marks 5 years since Simon Haycock lost his son Sam when he drowned in Ulley Reservoir near Rotherham.

29/05/2026

Six fire crews are currently in attendance at a fire involving three coaches and nearby buildings on Aughton Road, Aughton, Rotherham.

If you live nearby keep windows and doors closed and avoid the area if possible.

29/05/2026

If you see our crews this morning at Armthorpe Pit Top, don't be alarmed.

They are taking part in a wildfire exercise.

28/05/2026

Five years ago today, a young boy called Sam lost his life at Ulley Reservoir in South Yorkshire.

It feels especially poignant to share his story today, in light of the tragic events we have seen in lakes, rivers and the coast this week.

Treat water with respect.

27/05/2026

Ey up South Yorkshire,

We know this warm weather’s grand, and it’s reyt good to see folk out and about enjoying it. While you’re making the most of it, please remember to respect and take care of our outdoor community spaces.

Over the past few days and weeks, we’ve seen an increase in incidents of deliberate fire setting, which has caused damage to facilities in local outdoor areas looked after by volunteers and community groups. These places mean a lot to local people, and there’s a lot of hard graft that goes into keeping them safe, tidy, and somewhere everyone can enjoy.

Anti-social behaviour like this doesn’t just spoil things, it has a real impact on communities and on the volunteers who put their time and effort into keeping these spaces in good nick.

So please, do your bit by respecting your local areas and look out for one another.

If you’ve got any information about deliberate fire setting or anti-social behaviour, you can report it anonymously through FireStoppers on 0800 169 5558.

📸Recent deliberate fire damage in Martin Wells Lake, Edlington

27/05/2026

With parts of the country reaching 29°C today, please share our Summer Water Safety advice to help keep your community safe around water.

⚠️Stay safe:

• Enter the water slowly and carefully
• Stay within reach of others
• Swim in supervised, lifeguarded areas

🛟In an emergency:

• If you fall in or become tired, stay calm, float on your back, and call for help
• If you see someone in difficulty, throw them something that floats
• Call 999
• If you're at the coast, ask for the Coastguard

Take 5 minutes to read our essential summer water safety advice, it could make all the difference in an emergency: www.rlss.org.uk/summer-water-safety

27/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to our car wash last weekend!

The good news is that, if you couldn't make it, we've got car washes running over the next two weekends 😎

🚗 Rossington Fire Station (West End Lane, Rossington, South Yorkshire, DN11 0PQ), Saturday 30 May, 10am - 2pm

🚗 Lowedges Fire Station (Lowedges Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7JN), Saturday 6 June, 10am - 4pm

27/05/2026

A few photos from an incident our crews attended at Kilner Way Retail Park, Sheffield a few nights ago.

On one of the hottest May nights ever recorded, crews from Stocksbridge, Central, Rotherham, Lowedges, Elm Lane and Parkway attended a fire to the rear of a shop in Kilner Way after a call was received at 8.25pm on Monday 25 May.

The fire is believed to have been set deliberately in industrial bins which then spread to the building.

Firefighters left the scene at 11.39pm.