Did you know that around 80 per cent of the fires South Yorkshire firefighters attend are started deliberately? Many of these incidents are small fires such as bins or refuse – but unfortunately minor incidents like this can divert our resources away from life-threatening emergencies.

Because of this, one of our key priorities is to reduce arson across the county. We are no longer just an emergency response service – we also place a strong emphasis on working to prevent incidents happening in the first place.

Along with our partner agencies such as the police and local authorities, our firefighters and community teams are working hard in your area to raise awareness of fire safety and the risks of arson. This work has helped us drive down the number of deliberately started fires and accidental house fires in recent years.