£3.6m boost for fire control service

FIRE chiefs have welcomed a £3.6 million Government grant to upgrade control rooms across the region.

Published 21st Mar 2012, 10:21 BST

Updated 17th Dec 2016, 20:49 BST

The cash will go on technology allowing South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue to work closely with colleagues in West Yorkshire, handling each other’s calls when necessary.

Long-term efficiency savings will be more than £400,000 annually once the new system is ready in summer 2014.

SYFR deputy chief fire officer Mark Shaw said: “At a time of significant financial pressure, this money will enable both services to manage their own control rooms independently while enjoying lower unit costs and far greater resilience and security.”

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