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Firefighters praised for response to “significant” pub fire
29 November 2023
Cancer survivor gives back to his community
27 November 2023
Fire Service supports White Ribbon Day 2023
24 November 2023
Fire service issues a warning ahead of Black Friday purchasing
23 November 2023
Firefighters slam “irresponsible” TikTok trend after spike in teenagers rescued from toddler swings
22 November 2023
Fire service re-launch life-saving campaign this Adult’s Safeguarding Week
21 November 2023
Firefighters save pensioner after mobility scooter topples down embankment
20 November 2023
Firefighter honoured with national award for his outstanding contribution to water safety
16 November 2023
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service firefighters to be tested as part of ground-breaking FBU cancer research project
14 November 2023
Chiefs given guided tour of state-of-the-art emergency services eco-hub
10 November 2023
Off-duty firefighter helps to save a life
09 November 2023
Feline fine during a final job
07 November 2023
Fire Service thanks the public, partners and staff after a drop in fires over Bonfire Weekend
06 November 2023
Inspiring burn survivor supports Fire Service’s Bonfire Weekend fire safety campaign
03 November 2023
Firework warning from region’s eye doctors as bonfire night and Diwali approach
02 November 2023
Fire service urges residents and their pets to stay safe this Bonfire weekend
01 November 2023