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Enjoy an Easter of Chocolate and Challenges but Stay Home!

9th April 2020
Enjoy an Easter of Chocolate and Challenges but Stay Home!

As the Easter bank holiday weekend approaches Monmouthshire County Council, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and other partners across Gwent are sharing one simple message – stay home. With good weather promised and a longer weekend for everyone to enjoy, key agencies are warning that people may consider venturing out…
Welsh Households Urged to Dispose of Their Waste Correctly #DontFuelTheFire

9th April 2020
Welsh Households Urged to Dispose of Their Waste Correctly #DontFuelTheFire

During these unprecedented times, fire services across Wales are urging the public not to be tempted to burn garden or household waste. What may have been intended to be just a small fire, or just a bit of fun, can quickly spread to become out of control. Last year, there…
How Safe is Your Work From Home Setup?

8th April 2020
How Safe is Your Work From Home Setup?

Electrical Safety First finds many people in Wales working from home due to pandemic may be overloading sockets, daisy-chaining and charging devices on beds As huge numbers of people in Wales adapt to a new working routine, many may be putting themselves at unnecessary risk due to unsafe electrical setups and practices…
Controlled Burning – Garden and Household Waste

3rd April 2020
Controlled Burning – Garden and Household Waste

During these unprecedented times, we urge you not to be tempted to burn your garden or household waste. We understand that during this time of social distancing and self-isolating presents an opportunity to do some gardening and clear out your sheds. However, burning your garden or household waste can be…
Warning After Suspected Deliberate Grass Fire Injures Four and Causes Significant Damage

1st April 2020
Warning After Suspected Deliberate Grass Fire Injures Four and Causes Significant Damage

Parents and guardians are being urged to keep a closer eye on their children after a what is believed to be a deliberate grassfire spread dangerously close to a neighbouring housing estate in the Rhondda. Emergency Services were called at approximately 4.30pm on Sunday (29 March, 2020) following reports that…
Deliberate Fires Appeal – Help Reduce Demand on Firefighters

24th March 2020
Deliberate Fires Appeal – Help Reduce Demand on Firefighters

This week our crews have attended a number of grass and refuse fires across South Wales, which we suspect may have been deliberately started. Some have required the attendance of multiple appliances, use of critical equipment and the movement of resources. Deliberate fires like this put our firefighters lives in danger,…
COVID19 – Fire Safety Advice

20th March 2020
COVID19 – Fire Safety Advice

Whether you are home working, self-isolating or social distancing, we know you’ll probably be spending more time at home over the next few weeks. This could increase the chances of you having a fire in your home. Fortunately, by taking four easy steps, you can seriously reduce the risk to…
Service Response to COVID-19

16th March 2020
Service Response to COVID-19

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are continuing to closely monitor all guidance and advice issued by the UK Government and Public Health Wales in relation to the COVID-19. The Service has full contingency plans and measures in place to ensure public safety remains paramount. In addition to our emergency…
Four 999 Services Come Together Under One Roof in Llantwit Major

10th March 2020
Four 999 Services Come Together Under One Roof in Llantwit Major

A new home has opened for four emergency services – all under one roof in Llantwit Major – scoring a first in Wales.(Tuesday 10th March 2020). South Wales Police, South Wales Fire & Rescue Service, Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust and HM Coastguard will all operate from the former Llantwit…
International Women’s Day 2020

6th March 2020
International Women’s Day 2020

International Women’s Day (IWD) is about unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy and action and has been occurring for well over a century, continuing to grow from strength to strength. Throughout history, women have collaborated and led purposeful action to redress inequality in the hope of a better future not only for…

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