News
September 4, 2026
Powerful tribute to fallen firefighters on 25th anniversary of 9/11
Fallen firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while helping others will be remembered by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) colleagues in a powerful tribute marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11. The ‘Walk 343’ event will honour each of the 343 firefighters from the Fire Department of the City of New York […]
September 3, 2026
Silver Axe winners inspire the next generation of firefighters
When Natalie Mortimer stepped onto the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service podium to receive the prestigious Silver Axe Award more than two decades ago, she had no idea where her career would take her.One of only two North East female firefighters ever to receive the award at that time, her achievement marked a […]
July 3, 2026
TWFRS Takes Part in King’s Trust Relay Across Tyne & Wear
On Wednesday 24th June, nine young people, ten Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service colleagues and Merlin the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) dog travelled around 40-miles across road and sea as part of a special baton relay event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust.The relay leg across Tyne and Wear […]
May 1, 2026
TWFRS joins forces with RNLI to help save young lives
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) and The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) have joined forces to help save young lives. The organisations are working together on a new, targeted approach to water safety education, focusing on secondary schools in communities identified as a priority. The programme brings together the expertise of […]
April 2, 2026
TWFRS Launches New Partnership with Teakisi to Strengthen Inclusion and Community Connections
We are pleased to announce a new partnership between TWFRS and Teakisi, an organisation dedicated to empowering and amplifying the voices of minority communities across the North East. This collaboration marks an exciting step forward in our commitment to inclusive recruitment, improved representation, and meaningful community engagement. Why This Partnership Matters As part of our […]
April 2, 2026
TWFRS Announces New Principal Officer Leadership Team
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is proud to introduce the principal officer team leading the organisation: Chief Fire Officer Stewart Nicholson, Deputy Chief Fire Officer Lynsey McVay, and Assistant Chief Fire Officer David Preston. Together, they bring extensive fire and rescue experience and a shared commitment to delivering a safe, inclusive, and high‑performing […]
March 30, 2026
RPEEPS: TWFRS Ready for Major New Fire Safety Regulations
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) is raising awareness of a major change in fire safety regulations coming into force on 6 April 2026. Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs) are designed to improve measures for people who may need support to leave their building in the event of a fire. The arrangements, […]
March 19, 2026
TWFRS Opens New Fire Cadets Branch in Gateshead
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) has officially launched a new Fire Cadets branch at Gateshead Community Fire Station, welcoming its first cohort of young people into the programme. The new branch forms part of a Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) 2024-2027 action to expand the number of Fire Cadet branches from four […]
March 5, 2026
TWFRS Celebrated at National Awards
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has been recognised nationally after winning two awards at the iESE Public Sector Transformation Awards in London last night. We picked up Gold for the Community and Customer Focus Award and Silver for the Efficiency and Effectiveness Award. Colleagues from Prevention and Education (P&E) and Fire Safety/ Protection […]
February 10, 2026
Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment Now Open
Have you ever imagined becoming a firefighter – stepping forward when others step back, protecting your community, and doing a job that truly matters? Or maybe you’re ready for a complete change of direction and a career with purpose.If so, this is your moment. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) has officially opened […]
