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In Gateshead, we work with local partner agencies to educate people on how to prevent fire and where necessary, safely react to an emergency.
The area varies from relatively affluent residential to medium industrial use. It also includes attractions such as the Baltic Arts Centre, the Sage and the Metro Centre.
As well as responding to emergencies, operational firefighters carry out other vital tasks to reduce the risk to the Gateshead community. Delivering home safety checks are key to preventing loss of life and damage to property.
To arrange a safe and well in Gateshead, use our virtual tool or call your nearest fire station.
Performance and priorities
To tailor services to the needs of the local community, each district sets its own priorities based on consultation with Local Authority partners and the risks identified by the service.
Find out more about the priorities and targets for Gateshead in the latest performance report.
District plans are available through our publication scheme.
Fire stations
Birtley Community Fire Station is located on the southern border of the Gateshead Council area. It serves parts of the Team Valley estate and large areas of rural land, as well as areas of Washington, part of the City of Sunderland Council area.
It includes a 16 seat meeting room that is available for hire.
| Address | Birtley Community Fire Station
Durham Road Birtley Tyne and Wear DH3 1LU |
| Telephone | +44 (0)191 444 1880 |
| birtley@twfire.gov.uk |
Get directions to Birtley Community Fire Station (opens in Google Maps).
Chopwell Community Fire Station is co-located with Northumbria Police.
It’s staffed by 12 part-time firefighters. They use a rota system of call to duty by pager from the immediate area to respond to emergencies.
Education and prevention activity in the Chopwell area is carried out by community safety staff and full-time firefighters from Swalwell Community Fire Station.
| Address | Chopwell Community Fire Station
Derwent Street Chopwell Tyne and Wear NE17 7HY |
| Telephone | +44 (0)191 444 1430 |
| chopwell@twfire.gov.uk |
Get directions to Chopwell Community Fire Station (opens in Google Maps).
Gateshead Community Fire Station includes a community safety office and the Fire Cadets meet there weekly.
The 70 seat auditorium and 20 seat meeting room are available for hire.
| Address | Gateshead Community Fire Station Dryden Road Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE9 5BU |
| Telephone | +44 (0)191 444 1400 |
| gateshead@twfire.gov.uk |
Get directions to Gateshead Community Fire Station (opens in Google Maps).
Swalwell Community Fire Station is a shared location with North East Ambulance Service and is a base for an ambulance and a paramedic rapid response vehicle.
As well as providing emergency response, firefighters at the station carry out a range of community safety activities aimed at reducing fires.
| Address | Swalwell Community Fire Station
Market Lane Swalwell Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE16 3DZ |
| Telephone | +44 (0)191 444 1430 |
| swalwell@twfire.gov.uk |
Get directions to Swalwell Community Fire Station (opens in Google Maps).
Events in Gateshead
Check for upcoming open days and other events in your community.