South Wales Fire and Rescue

The government has issued a temporary ban on the sale of disposable BBQs as it looks to reduce risk of wildfires during the continued heatwaves across the country.

The Welsh Government has confirmed that the Commissioners appointed to oversee South Wales Fire and Rescue Service will remain in post until May 2027 although one of the four is standing down from the role.

As South Wales Fire and Rescue Service launches a new campaign focused on high-rise buildings, it reveals how drones are being used to improve situational awareness, creating a clear view on operations while reducing risk.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) has launched a new safety campaign, ‘Be ready. Stay safe.’, designed to develop their high-rise prevention, protection, and response strategies.   

As South Wales Fire and Rescue Service seeks to learn from others and lead the way in the sector after the challenges of recent years, the service has recruited a small group of advisors to form a sounding board to help shape its thinking.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has introduced four new welfare and wildfire response vehicles to its fleet, aimed at improving crew safety and support during prolonged incidents.

A look at Operation Tendley 2, a large-scale multi-agency road traffic collision exercise that took place recently in South Wales to test coordination, decision-making, and emergency response under realistic conditions.