Carmarthenshire and Cardiganshire Joint Fire Brigade amalgamated in 1974 with Pembrokeshire Fire Brigade to form the new Dyfed Fire Brigade.

The inner shield is divided into three parts.

Left: A golden Lion rampant looking backwards over its shoulder on a Black background. (possibly taken from St. David's flag - A golden vertical cross on black).

Taken from: Cardiganshire County Council adapted from the heraldic coat of arms of Gwaethfoed, Prince of Ceredigion.

Right: A golden Lion rampant on a Red background inside a golden border.

Taken from: Carmarthenshire County Council adapted from the heraldic coat of arms of Rhys ap Tewdwr, Prince of Deheubarth.

Bottom: A golden Lion rampant on a Blue background between golden Roses.

Taken from: Pembrokeshire County Council adapted from the heraldic coat of arms of Gwynfardd, Prince of Dyfed

Dyfed County has reverted to their prior counties. Ceredigion, Pembroke and Carmarthen. (again)