Torrential Rain Brings Devastation Across Carmarthenshire
Communities across Carmarthenshire are counting the cost after torrential rain swept through the county, flooding homes, businesses, and farmland. Roads were closed, emergency services stretched, and residents left reeling as rivers burst their banks in what many described as the…
Llanelli Rallies to aid Families Following Felinfoel House Fire
On Thursday, August 21, a devastating house fire in Felinfoel completely destroyed one property and caused serious damage to another, leaving the residing families displaced and devastated. Emergency services responded swiftly, ensuring the families from the affected homes were evacuated…
Fire Service sees rise in staff absences amid crisis
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MWWFRS) has seen a rise in staff absences amid what the Fire Brigades Union is calling a “crisis across the UK’s fire and rescue services.” Data obtained by Accident Claims Advice (ACA) via…
Could you be a Firefighter?
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service are running an Experience Day at Earlswood Training Centre, on August 1st 2024, at 1.30pm – 4.30pm. The Aim of our 3-hour Experience Day is to give people the opportunity to find…
Fire Service offers advice for students in Freshers’ Week
MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is offering advice to those beginning their first years or returning to university as students take part in freshers’ weeks across the country. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said:…
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue support changes to reduce speed limits
Mid Wales Fire and Rescue services have expressed their support for changes to reduce speed limits. In a statement they said: WE support Welsh Government’s legislative changes to reduce speed limits on restricted roads from 30mph to 20mph as a…
Mid and West Wales Fire service issue safety advice for hot weather
WITH the warm, sunny and dry weather forecast, what a perfect opportunity to start to enjoy the wonderful countryside and beaches that we have to offer. However, since the start of Summer, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue have…