South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue

Thank you to Parkwood Academy for inviting us to their Guess My Job? day last week! If you could do any job, what would it be? 👩🏻🚒👮♀👩🚀👨⚕👷♀️👨🏫

Shout out to our fire officer Gary, who is sleeping outside every night in March to raise money for homeless veterans. 25 nights down- 6 more to go! A South Yorkshire fire officer will sleep outside every night in March in a bid to raise money for homeless veterans. Gary Devonport is taking part in The Great Tommy Sleep Out a bid to help an estimated 4,000 homeless veterans in London alone. Although the @royalbritishlegion Industries organised campaign calls on people to spend just one night under the stars, Gary says his own experiences supporting the armed forces community spurred him on to take the challenge further. Gary said: “I’m swapping my bed for a sleeping bag for a whole month to raise vital funds and awareness for veterans who are experiencing homelessness in the UK right now. With every penny raised, Royal British Legion Industries can provide safe, warm housing and ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to gain employment, regardless of health conditions or disability. “I’m a veteran himself- having served for four years as an infantryman in the Duke of Wellingtons and one year in the Yorkshire regiment. I now chair South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s Armed Forces Network, which supports an estimated 10% of our workforce who are members of the armed forces community. We’re often raising money for military charities and this was a challenge I’ve been really motivated to have a go at.” New research from Royal British Legion Industries found that the proportion of veterans among London's single homeless population has decreased from over 20% in the 1990s to 6% in 2008. This reduction is attributed to improved Ministry of Defence (MoD) resettlement provisions and better interventions from ex-Service charities. But homeless veterans tend to be older, have slept rough for longer and are more likely to have alcohol-related problems compared to the wider homeless population. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is also present among some homeless veterans. To sponsor Gary, you can visit his fundraising page here: https://lnkd.in/eUxuQ_rm

We're looking for a senior fire safety inspecting officer to join our team. Could this be you? As part of the role you will... 🚒 Review Building Regulations consultations, including complex premises submissions 🚒 Undertake fire safety audits in buildings which have complex or fire engineered designs 🚒 Provide fire safety advice, guidance, engagement and technical support in relation to fire engineered and complex buildings Hit the link in the comments to find out more about this role and apply!

This week we're saying goodbye to Deby, whose career with us has spanned 5️⃣ decades! Deby joined us in 1989, working on reception and at our training centre, but spending the majority of her career in our people function. We wish her a very long and happy retirement 😊 Let's show Deby some love ❤️

Our 74th wholetime firefighter recruits are taking on a skydive in aid of Fire Fighters Charity. The charity supports the mental and physical wellbeing of firefighters across the UK. Find out more about their challenge here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eWxnPSn7

We loved meeting people at Shirecliffe Community Centre Jobs Fair today. We know it's not a competition, but we think we might have been the most popular stall on the day 🤭 Events like this play a crucial role in attracting talent into our organisation and developing future working relationships with community partners. If you're interested in working for us, visit our site

We've got several job vacancies available right now: Health and Safety Administration Assistant People Administrator Business Intelligence Analyst Hit the link to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eqRG2Yzr

We came together this week for an event at our training and development centre to mark International Women's Day. Brilliant, inspiring speakers and very well organised by our Women's Staff Group alongside colleagues from South Yorkshire Police. Well done to all involved in putting together such a great day ♀️

Happy World Book Day! 📚 It got us thinking 🤔 What if we changed the titles of some famous works of literature to be all about fire safety? Here's what we've come up with so far: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Safety" - Follow Harry as he learns important fire safety tips while competing in the Triwizard Tournament. "To Kill a Fire Hazard" - A story about identifying and eliminating fire hazards in your home. "The Great Fire Escape" - A thrilling tale of planning and executing the perfect fire escape plan. "Pride and Fire Extinguishers" - A classic romance with a twist, where fire extinguishers play a crucial role in the story. "The Catcher in the Fire" - A young firefighter's journey to save lives and prevent fires. "The Fire Safety Code" - A mystery novel where the protagonist deciphers codes to uncover hidden fire safety secrets. "The Chronicles of Fire Safety: The Lion, the Witch, and the Fire Extinguisher" - An adventure in a magical land where fire safety is key to survival. "Little Fires Everywhere (Safety Edition)" - A story about preventing and managing small fires in everyday life. "The Fire Safety Gatsby" - A tale of opulence and fire safety measures in the roaring twenties. "The Adventures of Fire Safety Finn" - Follow Finn on his adventures as he learns and teaches fire safety tips What did we miss?

Ever wondered what we carry in our fire engines? Here’s a birds eye view of what we have packed in our brand new fire engines, helping us be prepared to respond to any type of call! Can any of our suppliers spot their gear? 🤔