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Dave Walton
16 November 2022
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Firefighter numbers increase for first time in decades

More than fifty new firefighter posts have been created across West Yorkshire to help meet demand on the service.

Tony winner
11 November 2022
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Tony wins national fire prevention award

Bonfire
07 November 2022
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Quieter Bonfire Night this year but more still to be done

Fire crews were called to fewer incidents over the Bonfire weekend than in previous years, despite videos of attacks on emergency service workers circulating.

Ant Devine runs marathon
28 September 2022
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Firefighter runs London marathon for the NSPCC

A firefighter is going to be blazing a trail through London as he takes part in this weekend’s world-famous marathon.

Pride fire engine
01 September 2022
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WYFRS celebrate diversity at Calderdale Pride

We will be part of the celebrations complete with fire engines and even a stilt walker, as the experience returns to Halifax for the first time after two years.

Heatwave2022 appliance and smoke
11 August 2022
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Residents urged to halt wildfire risk as heatwave returns

Fire chiefs are urging people to be responsible as the temperatures soar once again.

 

Adam Dykes and CFO John Roberts
01 August 2022
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Fire chief commends off-duty firefighter for rescuing drowning teen

Crew Manager Dykes, who saved a teenager’s life in Ilkley River, awarded rare Commendation from Chief Fire Officer

CFO Roberts
27 July 2022
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Fire service is judged as ‘good’ across the board for the second time

Government inspectors have once again rated the work of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service as “good” in its overall judgement.

Dave Walton, DCFO
20 July 2022
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Chief fire fighter warns yesterday “was a wake-up call”

The unprecedented numbers of fires sweeping the nation yesterday was a “wake-up” call, West Yorkshire chief says.

Firefight2
19 July 2022
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From NYC to Leeds for boxing firefighters!

Our team of firefighters are back on home soil and ready to fight again

Alfie
12 July 2022
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Warning About Open Water Swimming Following Death of Wakefield Teenager

Emergency services have issued a timely reminder of the dangers of open water swimming following the death of a teenage boy in Wakefield yesterday (Monday, 11 July)

NYC boxing
01 July 2022
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West Yorkshire firefighters head to NYC for charity extravagnza

Team to compete in ‘Thrilla in Camilla’ in support of Tunnel to Towers Foundation

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