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Tag: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Fire station hosting charity car wash day

Thursday, May 2, 2024Thursday, May 2, 2024

Firefighters at Aberbargoed Fire Station are set to host a charity car wash this Saturday between 10am and 3pm.

Fire service volunteers deliver donated equipment to Ukraine

Tuesday, April 30, 2024Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Eighteen volunteers from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service travelled more than 1,000 miles last week to deliver firefighting equipment to Ukraine.

Two people in hospital after two-car crash in Caerphilly

Thursday, March 21, 2024Thursday, March 21, 2024

Two people have been taken to hospital following a car crash on Nantgarw Road, Caerphilly.

Fire service council tax precept to rise by more than 5%

Thursday, February 15, 2024Thursday, February 15, 2024

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service will increase the amount of money it takes from council taxpayers in Caerphilly by more than 5%.

South Wales Fire Service taken over by Welsh Government

Tuesday, February 6, 2024Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Oversight of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is to be taken over by the Welsh Government, following a damning report into the organisation’s culture.

Fire service considering another council tax precept rise

Tuesday, February 6, 2024Tuesday, February 6, 2024

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service could increase the amount of money it takes from council taxpayers in Caerphilly by more than 5%.

Pay rise for outgoing chief fire officer “an absolute insult to all of the victims”

Wednesday, January 10, 2024Wednesday, January 10, 2024

A five-figure pay rise for an outgoing chief fire officer has been described as an insult to victims of a culture of sexual harassment and abuse uncovered under his watch.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Review: “Sexist” “misogynist” and “bullying” culture

Wednesday, January 3, 2024Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The review was led by Fenella Morris KC and surveyed more than 450 staff. Deficiencies in the service were found in several areas.

Police want to speak to three boys about Risca United’s changing room fire

Tuesday, November 28, 2023Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Gwent Police is looking to speak with three ‘male youths’ following a fire that caused thousands of pounds worth of damage at Risca United FC’s changing rooms.

Firefighters make strides for charity as walking challenge raises £800

Tuesday, November 28, 2023Tuesday, November 28, 2023

On Saturday November 18, firefighters from Aberbargoed took part in a treadmill walk challenge at ASDA in Blackwood.

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