Service News

As the festive period fast approaches, please think carefully about what you ‘should do’ rather than what you ‘can do’. Coronavirus is spreading faster and wider in Wales than at any other point in this pandemic. Our public services are under intense pressure as they work around the clock to care for and keep people safe. Frontline workers are putting our health and care first ...

The 7th of December has been designated Welsh Language Rights Day, and so Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service wishes to take advantage of this day to remind our staff and the public that they have the right to use the Welsh language with the Fire and Rescue Service. Clare Grist, Welsh Language Officer for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said, “We, as a Fire ...

Station Manager Spencer Lewis, Road Safety Manager said:  “During the month of November, we have attended 52 Road Traffic Collisions across the Service, and by making some simple changes to driving habits it would help to reduce the chances of being involved in a collision” He added, “At this time of year, driving conditions can be treacherous.  I urge motorists to be prepare ...

As the festive period fast approaches, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is reminding us all to keep safety at the top of our Christmas list this year. Each day throughout December the Service will be opening a door on its virtual Christmas Safety Advert Calendar, to reveal the top tips we should all follow to ensure we have a happy, healthy and safe Christmas. You w ...

There are only a few days left to ‘have your say’ on the proposals outlined in our Draft Corporate Plan 2021-2026.  The closing date is this Friday 4th December. This is your Fire and Rescue Service, and we want to know what you think of the services we provide and how you believe we can continue to make improvements and future savings. Our Corporate Plan sets out our Strateg ...

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service show their commitment to ending male violence against women by becoming White Ribbon re-Accredited. We have taken a stand to end all male violence against women by becoming White Ribbon Accredited.  White Ribbon is a global campaign that encourages people, and especially men and boys, to individually and collectively take action and c ...

In August of this year, Ceredigion Command welcomed Mr Richard Simnett, Miss Caroline Latham and their two sons to Aberystwyth Fire Station.   In the early hours of Wednesday, 25th July 2018, the family were rescued from the roof of the Tŷ Belgrave House Hotel, a 4-storey building, during a fire which had engulfed the whole building and tragically took the life of one of its ...

Three Firefighters from Rhayader Fire Station have received awards this from the Deputy Chief Fire Officer. Watch Manager Rhys Thomas and, recently retired, Watch Manager Andrew James received the prestigious Chief Fire Officers Commendation for saving the life of a local man, Mr Wyn Hope. On 6th June, Andrew was initially called to his friend’s house who was suffering from c ...

Diwali which is also known as the 'Festival of lights' begins on Saturday 14th November. However, due to Coronavirus restrictions celebrations will be a little different this year. With that in mind, we want to ensure that our communities celebrate safely and so we’ve put together some tips to help you have a happy and safe Diwali.   Fireworks Fireworks are usually a big pa ...

With predictions that winter will be much harder for our older generation this year than previous years, with local restrictions and care home visits being limited, we are asking you to share the love.  We need letters, cards and pictures to send on to our care homes and isolated people in our command areas.  For many of our older generation the digital world is far from reac ...