📞 Please report fires through 999 rather than through our social media channels. 🚒 999 is staffed and answered 24/7 by our Fire Control team for them to dispatch crews as necessary.

📣 An exciting opportunity to join our team! 🚒 Director of Finance ⏳ Permanent: 37 hours per week 💷 Salary: £113,303 plus access to Service’s car lease scheme For more information 👇 🔗 https://t.co/zU8HiMc0bR 🗓️ Apply before midday on Tuesday 4 November.

👨‍🚒 Fire Cadets from #Ely and our Cadet Ambassadors paraded alongside the Royal Air Force Air Cadets at #Llandaff Barracks for the Battle of Britain Parade. 👏 A huge well done to all involved for representing our service with pride and respect.

🚒 #Respect our workforce this #Halloween and #Bonfire night. 📈 Last year, the number of attacks on our crews doubled during the #OpBang period (2023–2024). 🔥 Our firefighters will be on duty, ready to keep you and your loved ones safe.

📞 Happy #InternationalControlRoomWeek 👏 Throughout this week, we’ll be celebrating the outstanding work of our joint fire control staff, whose dedication helps keep the communities of #SouthWales safe 24/7.

🎃 Firefighters at #Caldicot are hosting their annual 'Trick or Treat' event this #Halloween 📍 Location: Caldicot Station 📆 Date: 31 October ⏰ Time: 6pm-8:30pm 🍬 Pop along to meet the crews and grab some spooky treats. @MonmouthshireCC

SWFRS are aware of an intermittent issue with the non emergency number to our Joint Fire Control. If you are unable to get through, then please use the alternative number of 01268 909404. Our 999 lines are unaffected. ^DJ

🕑 Don't forget that the #ClocksGoBack this weekend! ⏰ While you're changing your clocks, why not test your smoke alarm at the same time? 👆 It only takes a second and could save your life!

SWFRS is aware of an intermittent issue with the non emergency number to our Joint Fire Control. If you are unable to get through, then please use the alternative number of 01268 909404. Our 999 lines are unaffected. ^LJ

🎀 #SWFRS was proud to #WearItPink today to show support for people affected by breast cancer, and to raise vital funds for life-saving research. For more information and support 👇 🔗 https://t.co/vQCb7wtktA #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth @BreastCancerNow

🎃 Over the #Halloween and #BonfireNight period in 2024, we attended an average of 16 deliberate fires every day. 🤝 YOU can help us keep #SouthWales safe by celebrating responsibly and reporting any antisocial behaviour. For more 👇 🔗 https://t.co/PvWHOU43Fy #Respect

All issues with non emergency lines into Joint Fire Control have now been resolved. ^ldk

The Joint Fire control is experiencing issues with non emergency lines, please use 01268909404. 999 telephone lines are NOT affected. ^DJ

🕯️ Always extinguish candles carefully and correctly before leaving a room, and never go to sleep with a candle still burning. For more #CandleSafetyWeek advice 👇 🔗 https://t.co/31zV01Yu9e

⚠️ A yellow weather warning for rain is in place between midnight and 9pm tomorrow (Thursday 23 October), so stay safe by: ✔️ Using your headlights in reduced visibility ✔️ Leaving extra time for your journey ✔️ Reducing your speed ✔️ Doubling the distance to the car in front.

🎃🧻 Fire Cadets from #Caerphilly got wrapped up in the Halloween spirit this week — quite literally! 👏 Great teamwork, plenty of spooky laughs, and a perfect way to finish off the first half term.

59 years have passed since the #Aberfan disaster. Today we come together to remember all those who lost their lives so tragically, and those left behind to grieve their loss. The thoughts of us all, today and every day, are with the community of #Aberfan We will never forget.

🎆 FIREWORK DISPLAYS 2025 🎆 📆 Wednesday 5 November - mark your calendars! ✨ Catch the sky light up at one of these locations: 📍 Blaenau Gwent 🔗 https://t.co/NZ1q96Cg3Y 📍 Treorchy 🔗 https://t.co/wYNud0mkOW 📍 Whitchurch 🔗 https://t.co/nSeSAwbNBJ

🔥 Candles can add warmth and atmosphere, but they also pose serious fire risks if not used responsibly. 👶 Always supervise children and pets around lit candles, one moment is all it takes for an accident to happen. 🔗 https://t.co/31zV01Yu9e

🥇 Firefighter Andrew McDonough recently took first place in the Surf Ski event at the National Surf Life Saving Championships at Fistral Beach in #Cornwall 👏 An incredible achievement, well done Andrew!

SWFRS are in attendance and dealing with a large incident in the St Dials area of Cwmbran. Please avoid the area. ^ldk