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South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

@swfireandrescue

Official Twitter page for South Wales Fire & Rescue Service. For tweets in Welsh, follow @TanDeCymru. If you're reporting an emergency, please dial 999.

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linkhttp://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk calendar_today08-02-2011 12:18:33

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🧽 Is your vehicle in need of sprucing up? 🚘 Firefighters at #Bridgend are hosting a charity car wash this Saturday, 14th June between 10am and 1pm, with all funds raised going to Fire Fighters Charity and Bridgend & District Football League under 16s.

🧽 Is your vehicle in need of sprucing up?

🚘 Firefighters at #Bridgend are hosting a charity car wash this Saturday, 14th June between 10am and 1pm, with all funds raised going to <a href="/firefighters999/">Fire Fighters Charity</a> and Bridgend &amp; District Football League under 16s.
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πŸ“‹ We’re excited to bring you the full lineup for this Saturday’s #999BrynBach πŸ•™ Our fantastic FREE event gets underway at 10am, with a day full of family activities, competitions and live demonstrations, as well as safety and recruitment advice. πŸ”— bit.ly/bryn-bach-park…

πŸ“‹ We’re excited to bring you the full lineup for this Saturday’s #999BrynBach

πŸ•™ Our fantastic FREE event gets underway at 10am, with a day full of family activities, competitions and live demonstrations, as well as safety and recruitment advice.

πŸ”— bit.ly/bryn-bach-park…
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πŸ‘¨β€πŸš’ The Fire Cadets programme is a two year academic course that gives young people the opportunity to develop key skills through classroom delivery and practical elements on the drill ground. Applications are now open at our units across #SouthWales πŸ‘‡ πŸ”— bit.ly/SWFRSFireCadets

πŸ‘¨β€πŸš’ The Fire Cadets programme is a two year academic course that gives young people the opportunity to develop key skills through classroom delivery and practical elements on the drill ground.

Applications are now open at our units across #SouthWales πŸ‘‡
πŸ”— bit.ly/SWFRSFireCadets
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⚠️ A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office. β›ˆοΈ Thunderstorms are expected from midnight to 1pm, Thursday 12th June. For wet weather driving tips, visit πŸ‘‡ πŸ”— bit.ly/SWFRSWetWeather

⚠️ A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office.

β›ˆοΈ Thunderstorms are expected from midnight to 1pm, Thursday 12th June. 
 
For wet weather driving tips, visit πŸ‘‡ 
πŸ”— bit.ly/SWFRSWetWeather
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πŸš’ Last weekend, our teams had the pleasure of attending the South Wales Police Open Day. πŸ”₯ The day was packed with exciting demonstrations, safety advice and even a visit from Sbarc the Dragon. πŸ‘‹ Thank you to everyone to stopped by to say hello.

πŸš’ Last weekend, our teams had the pleasure of attending the <a href="/swpolice/">South Wales Police</a> Open Day.

πŸ”₯ The day was packed with exciting demonstrations, safety advice and even a visit from Sbarc the Dragon.

πŸ‘‹ Thank you to everyone to stopped by to say hello.
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πŸ“’ Could you be our Deputy Chief Fire Officer? We’re looking for an inspirational and experienced leader to help shape the future of our Service with a proven track record of visible and transformational leadership in a dynamic environment. πŸ”— bit.ly/SWFRS_LatestVa…

πŸ“’ Could you be our Deputy Chief Fire Officer?
 
We’re looking for an inspirational and experienced leader to help shape the future of our Service with a proven track record of visible and transformational leadership in a dynamic environment.
 
πŸ”— bit.ly/SWFRS_LatestVa…
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🐢🐾 Meet Milo, a Boston Terrier who found himself in a tight spot β€” quite literally! πŸš’ Firefighters from Aberdare and Ebbw Vale came to the rescue when Milo became trapped in a narrow crevice in #MountainAsh. 🀝 After a ruff few hours Milo was safely reunited with his owner.

🐢🐾 Meet Milo, a Boston Terrier who found himself in a tight spot β€” quite literally!

πŸš’ Firefighters from Aberdare and Ebbw Vale came to the rescue when Milo became trapped in a narrow crevice in #MountainAsh.

🀝 After a ruff few hours Milo was safely reunited with his owner.
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Happy #NationalBloodDonorWeek!❀️🩸 πŸ’ͺ🏻This week, we are supporting @WelshBloodService who are highlighting the lifesaving difference donating makes to patients and their families. Book a lifesaving appointment today πŸ‘‰wbs.wales/NBDW2025

Happy #NationalBloodDonorWeek!❀️🩸

πŸ’ͺ🏻This week, we are supporting @WelshBloodService who are highlighting the lifesaving difference donating makes to patients and their families.

Book a lifesaving appointment today πŸ‘‰wbs.wales/NBDW2025
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🚨 Closing in 1 week! πŸš’ People Services Business Partner – Employee Relations ⏳ Salary: Β£39,513.00 – Β£40,476.00 πŸ“ Location: Fire Service Headquarters, Llantrisant For more information πŸ‘‡ πŸ”— bit.ly/SWFRS_LatestVa… πŸ—“οΈ Apply before midday on Friday 20th June 2025.

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🧽 Is your vehicle in need of sprucing up? 🚘 Firefighters at #Pontyclun are hosting a charity car wash this Saturday, 14th June between 9am and 1pm, with all funds raised going to Fire Fighters Charity and Beddau R.F.C. πŸ‰ under 15s. πŸ‘ Please pop along to show your support.

🧽 Is your vehicle in need of sprucing up?

🚘 Firefighters at #Pontyclun are hosting a charity car wash this Saturday, 14th June between 9am and 1pm, with all funds raised going to <a href="/firefighters999/">Fire Fighters Charity</a> and <a href="/BeddauRFC/">Beddau R.F.C. πŸ‰</a> under 15s.

πŸ‘ Please pop along to show your support.
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πŸ˜„ We're so excited to bring you #999BrynBach TOMORROW, Saturday 14th June. πŸ‘¨β€πŸš’ Whether you’re looking for a fun day out or you’re curious about a career in the fire service, this is your chance to get involved and see our team in action! πŸ”— bit.ly/bryn-bach-park…

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πŸ‘¨β€πŸš’ Do YOU want to serve your community and get paid to do it? πŸ“ We are currently recruiting on-call firefighters at a number of stations across #SouthWales. #YouCan πŸ‘‡ πŸ”— bit.ly/SWFRS_On-Call

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πŸš’ Firefighters from #CardiffCentral recently undertook bariatric training utilising the aerial ladder platform. Training is essential for ensuring firefighters are equipped to safely and effectively assist individuals with higher body mass during rescues or medical emergencies.

πŸš’ Firefighters from #CardiffCentral recently undertook bariatric training utilising the aerial ladder platform.

Training is essential for ensuring firefighters are equipped to safely and effectively assist individuals with higher body mass during rescues or medical emergencies.
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πŸ’ Happy Father’s Day! πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Today, we celebrate the incredible fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who inspire us with their strength, love, and resilience. πŸ‘ We thank you for keeping your families and the communities of South Wales safe.

πŸ’ Happy Father’s Day!

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Today, we celebrate the incredible fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who inspire us with their strength, love, and resilience. 

πŸ‘ We thank you for keeping your families and the communities of South Wales safe.
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πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ We're #Proud to be part of Pride Cymru on Saturday 21st June! Look out for us in the parade or stop by our stall to say hello - everybody is welcome. #PrideCymru

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ We're #Proud to be part of Pride Cymru on Saturday 21st June!

 Look out for us in the parade or stop by our stall to say hello - everybody is welcome.
 
#PrideCymru
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🐦 On-call firefighters from #Aberdare flapped into action to help a Juvenile Jackdaw bird who got itself in quite a tangle. ❀️ With use of small tools, crews carefully freed the bird before handing it to a local animal charity for care.

🐦 On-call firefighters from #Aberdare flapped into action to help a Juvenile Jackdaw bird who got itself in quite a tangle. 
 
❀️ With use of small tools, crews carefully freed the bird before handing it to a local animal charity for care.
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❗ TRAINING EXERCISE ❗ πŸ‘©β€πŸš’ Crews will be conducting a training exercise on Harbour Road, #Barry between 6:30pm and 8:30pm this evening (Monday 16th June). πŸš’ Do not be alarmed if you see several emergency vehicles nearby.

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πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ During this #PrideMonth, we want to ensure our social media platforms are a safe space for everyone. We celebrate diversity and want our colleagues and communities to feel seen and supported. Watch our video below πŸ‘‡

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Saturday 14th June marked the funeral of Firefighter Jennie Logan from OxonFireRescue As a mark of respect, our teams paused at 10am to observe a minute's silence. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Jennie's family, loved ones and colleagues during this difficult time.

Saturday 14th June marked the funeral of Firefighter Jennie Logan from <a href="/OxonFireRescue/">OxonFireRescue</a>

As a mark of respect, our teams paused at 10am to observe a minute's silence.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with Jennie's family, loved ones and colleagues during this difficult time.
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We are currently in attendance at a fire in the Abercarn area. Fire Crews are advising residents to keep windows and doors closed for the duration of the incident due to smoke in the area. We thank you for your calls and patience while we deal with it. ^EJ ^CM