| Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) 2024-27 announcement |
11 March 2024 |
| Fire Service launches new sign language training programme for firefighters |
05 March 2024 |
| Zoo enclosures benefit from donated fire service equipment |
14 February 2024 |
| National Apprenticeship Week: Fire Service reaches the big 200 |
09 February 2024 |
| Further investment in firefighter safety |
31 January 2024 |
| Off-duty firefighter risks life to save another |
29 January 2024 |
| Four decades of fundraising |
19 January 2024 |
| Attacked for just doing their job |
15 January 2024 |
| A rising star nationally recognised |
08 January 2024 |
| Resilient roofer inspired by Ambulance service wife to save lives |
02 January 2024 |
| A community initiative to keep you safe |
22 December 2023 |
| A familiar face seals a new career for an on-call firefighter |
21 December 2023 |
| Firefighters experience the consequences of inconsiderate school parking |
19 December 2023 |
| Two overnight fatal fires in Tyne & Wear |
15 December 2023 |
| TWFRS are seeking your views on a new plan to keep communities safe |
13 December 2023 |
| Stay safe this Christmas – Don’t Drink and Drown |
13 December 2023 |
| A gift to refuse this Christmas |
08 December 2023 |
| A firefighting family affair |
05 December 2023 |
| Retiring firefighter leaves a proud legacy in memory of his late son |
04 December 2023 |
| Firefighters visit Tyne & Wear schools to talk about anti-social behaviour |
01 December 2023 |
| 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 |
| Praise for firefighters after historic pub goes up in flames |
31 October 2023 |
| Essential Bonfire Night First Aid Advice |
31 October 2023 |
| Don’t have a rubbish bonfire night - safely secure and store away your wheelie bins |
30 October 2023 |
| Firefighters remind parents to use electric candles this Halloween |
27 October 2023 |
| TWFRS praise Control Room staff for helping them become one of the fastest service in the UK |
26 October 2023 |
| Emergency services launch their Darker Nights campaign |
25 October 2023 |
| Europe’s largest indoor shopping centre has been put through its paces by the fire service |
18 October 2023 |
| New Deputy Chief Fire Officer begins his role at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service |
16 October 2023 |
| Fast-thinking firefighters rescue dog from locked car in Gateshead |
13 October 2023 |
| Young heroes meet up with Fire Service as part of National Burn Awareness Day |
12 October 2023 |
| New building safety reforms are ready to change the way Fire Service’ keep you safe |
10 October 2023 |
| Firefighters urge e-scooter and e-bike owners to take care after serious kitchen fire |
10 October 2023 |
| Fire Safety legislation changes are on their way |
29 September 2023 |
| Young people make pledges to stay safe behind the wheel of a car |
28 September 2023 |
| Smoke alarms save elderly man after dramatic kitchen blaze |
26 September 2023 |
| Leader of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service retires after 26 years of service |
22 September 2023 |
| Meet the former photographer who decided to focus on becoming a life-saver |
21 September 2023 |
| A safety warning to students this semester |
19 September 2023 |
| Fire Service staff are rewarded for their commitment to helping young people |
15 September 2023 |
| A former energy expert picks up a fire hose |
14 September 2023 |
| Fire Control and firefighters praised after flooding sees huge spike in calls |
11 September 2023 |
| Another life saved on the River Tyne after dramatic water rescue |
08 September 2023 |
| Mischievous moggy rehomed after a traumatic rescue |
06 September 2023 |
| Fire Service control room apprentice achieves distinction grade |
05 September 2023 |
| A vibrant volunteer has thanked the fire service for helping him push himself |
01 September 2023 |
| Fire Service celebrates legacy left behind by retiree after 40-years’ keeping communities safe |
31 August 2023 |
| Reflecting on a near disaster |
30 August 2023 |
| Praise for firefighters after a late night call |
29 August 2023 |
| Charitable teenagers rewarded for their contribution to their community |
24 August 2023 |
| Praise for firefighters after wildfire comes within metres of homes |
23 August 2023 |
| The power of the Prince Trust |
17 August 2023 |
| New Deputy Chief Fire Officer at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service |
07 August 2023 |
| Closing a door can save lives |
02 August 2023 |
| Fire Service and Council issue safety warning for e-Bikes and e-Scooters |
31 July 2023 |
| A chance conversation that changed lives |
27 July 2023 |
| Emergency services across Tyne and Wear highlight the dangers of the water ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day |
25 July 2023 |
| Man’s life saved after dramatic throwbag rescue |
24 July 2023 |
| Proud fire service volunteer reaches 2,000 hours of helping the local community |
20 July 2023 |
| Calling up a reserve |
18 July 2023 |
| Be wary of the water |
17 July 2023 |
| Swapping nursing scrubs for a fire tunic |
14 July 2023 |
| Firefighters reward lifesaving five year old |
13 July 2023 |
| Working together to stop deliberate fire setting |
07 July 2023 |
| Fast thinking five-year-old hailed a hero |
07 July 2023 |
| Tide turns for former female lifeguard who joins the fire service |
04 July 2023 |
| Dramatic drone footage released showing scale of Jarrow fire |
03 July 2023 |
| More than 50 firefighters respond to large blaze at Jarrow industrial estate overnight |
02 July 2023 |
| Disused building fire that closed one of Newcastle's busiest roads is extinguished |
29 June 2023 |
| Prohibition notice served on Newcastle city centre residential premises |
27 June 2023 |
| It felt amazing to save someone's life! |
22 June 2023 |
| The best noses in the business |
21 June 2023 |
| Throwline saves another life after dramatic response on Newcastle Quayside |
20 June 2023 |
| Five-day fire finally looks to be ending |
19 June 2023 |
| Peter Heath awarded King’s Fire Service Medal |
17 June 2023 |
| Firefighters praised for their response at wild fire in Prestwick |
15 June 2023 |
| Businesses urged to take care with artificial flowers after tragic fire fatality in Madrid |
13 June 2023 |
| Firefighters praised for their response after huge fire at Grade II listed building in Newcastle |
09 June 2023 |
| Hero security guard saves Sunderland Grandma in mobility scooter drama |
02 June 2023 |
| Fire service in water safety plea ahead of hot Bank Holiday weekend |
26 May 2023 |
| Community triumph from tragedy |
26 May 2023 |
| School children take part in landmark steel signing ceremony for pioneering eco-friendly community Tri Station |
25 May 2023 |
| Meet the head chef of the North East’s busiest fire and rescue service |
24 May 2023 |
| Leading the way in firefighter safety |
23 May 2023 |
| Training together to keep the country safe |
22 May 2023 |
| New recruits are springing into action |
18 May 2023 |
| Supporting you with business continuity |
17 May 2023 |
| New North Tyneside partnership health scheme looks to be a real lifesaver |
17 May 2023 |
| Being part of history |
09 May 2023 |
| A message from our Chief Fire Officer ahead of the King's Coronation |
05 May 2023 |
| Footballing firefighter is in a league of her own |
05 May 2023 |
| TWFRS continues to provide equipment to Ukrainian firefighters |
04 May 2023 |
| Peter Heath appointed as the new Chief Fire Officer of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service |
04 May 2023 |
| Throw-bag saves woman’s life on Newcastle Quayside |
28 April 2023 |
| Father urges people to be water aware in homage to his son |
25 April 2023 |
| Latest batch of brand new fleet of fire appliances on the streets of Tyne and Wear |
24 April 2023 |
| Deaf school children produce lifesaving sign language video for firefighters |
19 April 2023 |
| Supplying South Shields with a new skill set |
13 April 2023 |
| Meet the dedicated public servant who works for all three blue light services – and the military! |
05 April 2023 |
| Man dies after house fire in Newcastle |
04 April 2023 |
| Statement from Chief Fire Officer Chris Lowther on HMICFRS Culture Report |
31 March 2023 |
| Man dies after being rescued from house fire in South Shields |
30 March 2023 |
| Worried wake up saves a life |
29 March 2023 |
| Firefighters to run 200 miles from Newcastle to Leicester in aid of young Cancer patient |
28 March 2023 |
| Fire Service donate £62,000 worth of life-saving defibrillators to North East charity |
27 March 2023 |
| A statement from the Chairperson of the Fire and Rescue Authority addressing concerns raised about the culture at TWFRS |
24 March 2023 |
| A statement from CFO Chris Lowther addressing concerns raised by ITV |
23 March 2023 |
| Returning to frontline response just down the road |
22 March 2023 |
| A knock at the door changed everything |
16 March 2023 |
| Chopwell residents urged to help their community |
14 March 2023 |
| Chief Fire Officer Chris Lowther announces his intention to retire |
13 March 2023 |
| Celebrating International Women's Day with Crew Manager Bev Roberts |
08 March 2023 |
| A life changing advert |
01 March 2023 |
| Blue light services team up for experiments to help keep high-rise residents safe |
27 February 2023 |
| Life-changing research could help save the lives of firefighters |
22 February 2023 |
| A life changing visit |
21 February 2023 |
| A tribute to Firefighter Barry Martin |
13 February 2023 |
| Residents hail new eco tri station as an important community milestone |
13 February 2023 |
| Skills For Life – instructors gain teaching qualification after training course |
10 February 2023 |
| Ceremony marks start of construction work for ground-breaking eco Tri Station |
02 February 2023 |
| Woman dies in house fire in Newcastle |
01 February 2023 |
| Fire Safety experts welcome new Fire Safety (England) Regulations as they come into force |
30 January 2023 |
| Savvy salesman swaps flogging trainers for tackling fires |
27 January 2023 |
| Owner of waste site that went up in flames is convicted at criminal court |
26 January 2023 |
| Following in this dyslexic firefighters footsteps |
26 January 2023 |
| Firefighters issue safety warning after wood burning stove fire |
24 January 2023 |
| A one in two million firefighter |
23 January 2023 |
| Tributes paid to retired firefighter Joe Dixon who has passed away peacefully at 109-years-old |
23 January 2023 |
| This dog really had her day |
20 January 2023 |
| Man dies after fatal fire in South Tyneside |
19 January 2023 |
| Firefighter speaks of sadness at attacks in West Denton |
18 January 2023 |
| Teenage woman dies after fire at North Shields home |
17 January 2023 |
| Chair of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority condemns attacks on emergency workers |
17 January 2023 |
| Just give it a shot |
12 January 2023 |
| Urgent safety advice issued after attempts to tackle fire almost end in tragedy |
09 January 2023 |
| Firefighter recruitment is open in Tyne and Wear |
05 January 2023 |
| An inspiration to future generations |
04 January 2023 |
| Man dies following house fire in South Shields on Christmas Eve |
26 December 2022 |
| A chance to celebrate success |
22 December 2022 |
| Firefighters issue warning after reports of people using hairdryers and cooking hobs to stay warm |
21 December 2022 |
| Local bars receive lifesaving training ahead of busy festive period |
20 December 2022 |
| Stop your Christmas going up in smoke |
19 December 2022 |
| Fire Service in urgent warning after reports of children playing on ice |
14 December 2022 |
| Firefighters and members of public recognised for saving man’s life |
13 December 2022 |
| Cocker Spaniel rescued by firefighters during cliff ledge drama |
12 December 2022 |
| An exciting new beginning this Christmas |
09 December 2022 |
| Advice issued around alternative heating with snowfall set to hit our region |
07 December 2022 |
| Future of fire control room is in safe hands says national findings |
02 December 2022 |
| Jacob climbs the Fire Service ladder |
28 November 2022 |
| Helping to achieve the goals of White Ribbon Day |
25 November 2022 |
| Firefighters warn drivers that inconsiderate parking at school is putting lives at risk |
23 November 2022 |
| Reveller’s life saved by quick thinking security guard |
18 November 2022 |
| Statement from the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority Chairperson on attacks on Firefighters over the Bonfire period |
16 November 2022 |
| Fans urged to give drink and drug driving the boot during World Cup |
15 November 2022 |
| This dog finally got his day |
15 November 2022 |
| Award winning cadets give back to their community |
14 November 2022 |
| A heroic rescue |
10 November 2022 |
| Fire Service praise firefighters and staff for response to Bonfire Weekend 2022 |
07 November 2022 |
| Thankful mam praises firefighters after her toddler got her head stuck in a potty |
03 November 2022 |
| “We just want to keep you safe” |
02 November 2022 |
| Residents warned about off-peak energy tariff fire safety risks |
01 November 2022 |
| Fireworks seized from boot of a car in Newcastle |
31 October 2022 |
| Plea for parents to use electric candles this Halloween due to flammable costumes that can "burn in seconds" |
28 October 2022 |
| Control Room staff have been praised for helping TWFRS become the fastest service in the UK |
27 October 2022 |
| Fearless firefighters have been praised for preventing a huge blaze |
26 October 2022 |
| Fire cadets praised for their commitment to their community |
26 October 2022 |
| The eye watering cost of deliberate wheelie bin fires |
25 October 2022 |
| Don’t let your decisions prove fatal during the darker nights |
24 October 2022 |
| Multi-agency terror exercise held in Newcastle |
21 October 2022 |
| Firefighters attacked in Newcastle as figures show abuse of crews has doubled |
17 October 2022 |
| Parents urged to stop putting lives at risk with illegal parking |
13 October 2022 |
| Get out and stay out |
12 October 2022 |
| Raiders of the lost bark! |
11 October 2022 |
| Fearless firefighters praised for response to serious blaze in South Shields |
06 October 2022 |
| TWFRS and FBU hold joint DECON seminar to discuss how to reduce contaminants and improve firefighter safety |
06 October 2022 |
| Resident alerts Fire Service during neighbourly act of kindness |
28 September 2022 |
| Don’t suffer in silence |
26 September 2022 |
| Changing lives in just 12 weeks |
23 September 2022 |
| Success on a life changing course |
22 September 2022 |
| Setting the standard for fire safety |
21 September 2022 |
| TWFRS pays tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II |
08 September 2022 |
| Wrongly discarded boat flares could’ve led to major South Tyneside fire |
08 September 2022 |
| It’s not just a job for the boys |
05 September 2022 |
| Dramatic drop in delibrate fires in Gateshead park |
31 August 2022 |
| Firefighters praised for battling overnight farm blaze |
24 August 2022 |
| Fire safety warning after devastating house fire in North Shields |
23 August 2022 |
| Save a life with a simple phone call |
22 August 2022 |
| Bridget Phillipson MP praises fire and rescue service after visit to TWFRS HQ |
18 August 2022 |
| Firefighters praised for life-saving response to Gosforth arson attack |
18 August 2022 |
| Firefighters and Fire Control staff praised for saving homes from wildfire |
12 August 2022 |
| Busier than Bonfire Night as firefighter spend 20 hours tackling raging wildfire |
11 August 2022 |
| Fire chiefs urge public to behave responsibly amid hot weather warnings |
09 August 2022 |
| Young fire cadet comes to the rescue of injured pedestrian |
04 August 2022 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service rated Good by HMICFRS |
27 July 2022 |
| Wall walking with a difference |
26 July 2022 |
| Emergency services unite as part of World Drowning Prevention Day |
25 July 2022 |
| Attacked for just doing their job |
22 July 2022 |
| Firefighters community intervention leads to massive fall in deliberate fires |
19 July 2022 |
| Water safety reminder after teenager tragically dies in the River Tyne |
18 July 2022 |
| Planning green light for Hebburn Tri Station |
18 July 2022 |
| Canadian firefighter travels over 3,000 miles to visit Newcastle fire station in honour of his late grandfather |
17 July 2022 |
| Is that a bird or a plane? |
15 July 2022 |
| Calf rescued by firefighters in a moo-ving experience in South Tyneside |
13 July 2022 |
| Woman dies after house fire in Whitley Bay |
11 July 2022 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority appoint Cllr Phil Tye as their new Chair |
08 July 2022 |
| New home for Sunderland’s community CCTV centre |
08 July 2022 |
| Farwell to familiar face across Tyne and Wear |
07 July 2022 |
| Lucky to be alive |
06 July 2022 |
| Investigation launched after man dies in South Shields house fire |
06 July 2022 |
| Getting hot under the collar |
29 June 2022 |
| 10 years on from Thunder Thursday |
28 June 2022 |
| Magnifying glass sets fire to city centre commercial building |
27 June 2022 |
| Drowning Prevention Week - volunteers help fund latest water safety equipment |
20 June 2022 |
| Resident praises firefighters after faulty body dryer causes house blaze |
17 June 2022 |
| Oh Deer… but what a rescue! |
16 June 2022 |
| Firefighting Uncle helping to raise £260,000 for nephew with rare cancer |
13 June 2022 |
| Firefighters rescued trapped dog as it barked up the wrong tree |
10 June 2022 |
| North East leading the way with trauma care training for frontline firefighters |
08 June 2022 |
| A message of thanks from our Chief Fire Officer to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her Platinum Jubilee |
02 June 2022 |
| Local charities creatively reuse donated Fire Service kit |
01 June 2022 |
| Fire fighters dash to dramatic Sunday morning animal rescue |
31 May 2022 |
| Queen's Green Canopy tree planted at TWFRS headquarters in honour of the Platinum Jubilee |
31 May 2022 |
| Firefighters gained essential rescue training after high-rise building evacuation exercise in Gateshead |
27 May 2022 |
| Meet the longest serving member of our fire service as he prepares to hang up his boots |
20 May 2022 |
| A peek behind the fire curtain |
17 May 2022 |
| Emergency services take part in major incident exercise simulating fire at chemical plant |
12 May 2022 |
| Firefighters praised for saving the life of student in crisis |
10 May 2022 |
| TWFRS to launch new Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) |
09 May 2022 |
| TWFRS praised by charity workers for helping refugees settle into their new home |
09 May 2022 |
| Meet Vinnie…Tyne and Wear’s youngest ever firefighter |
06 May 2022 |
| Firefighters and staff across Tyne and Wear remember those who have died in the line of duty |
04 May 2022 |
| Firefighter following in father’s footsteps achieves apprenticeship distinction |
19 April 2022 |
| TWFRS staff member helps ensure safety of her community |
14 April 2022 |
| Message to residents after spike in wheelie bin fires |
13 April 2022 |
| Our message to our communities ahead of a busy Easter period |
08 April 2022 |
| Firefighters praised after fire at derelict building on Newcastle's City Road |
08 April 2022 |
| Smoke alarm saved my life |
06 April 2022 |
| Ending the suffer-ring for this midwife |
05 April 2022 |
| TWFRS praised for helping to set up Nightingale Hospital as the site closes its doors for the final time |
01 April 2022 |
| Eight-week old kitten rescued from inside bathroom wall by firefighters |
29 March 2022 |
| Daddy and daughter training to save lives |
25 March 2022 |
| Firefighters praise local community for help identifying suspected arsonists |
24 March 2022 |
| Recruitment for firefighters is closing |
18 March 2022 |
| Firefighter calls on community to his follow in his footsteps before riding off into the sunset |
18 March 2022 |
| Firefighters step up community working after blaze in Gateshead park |
17 March 2022 |
| Firefighter ditches his delivery day job to fulfil his dream |
14 March 2022 |
| TWFRS support NFCC in providing equipment to Ukrainian firefighters |
11 March 2022 |
| Firefighters evacuate Sunderland high rise as part of essential training exercise |
10 March 2022 |
| Firefighters help Newcastle Polish Centre with Ukraine relief efforts |
09 March 2022 |
| A North East Fire Service has been praised as it becomes the first in the UK to become an Endometriosis Friendly Employer |
09 March 2022 |
| TWFRS gas supply statement |
04 March 2022 |
| Persistence paid off for this Firefighter |
04 March 2022 |
| Firefighters praised after Quayside blaze |
03 March 2022 |
| Age is not a barrier to recruitment at TWFRS |
02 March 2022 |
| Fast-thinking firefighters save local business from going in to a spin |
01 March 2022 |
| Firefighter finds his home with TWFRS after growing up in the foster system |
28 February 2022 |
| Firefighter reveals how he fled war-torn country to find a home at TWFRS |
22 February 2022 |
| Recruitment for firefighters now open in Tyne and Wear |
18 February 2022 |
| Firefighters praised for rescuing casualty from wreckage of Sunderland gas explosion |
17 February 2022 |
| Firefighters respond to suspected gas explosion that injures two in Sunderland |
15 February 2022 |
| Rookie firefighters start their training as next generation of life-savers |
14 February 2022 |
| Tyneside warehouse rescued from fire thanks to live saving sprinkler system |
11 February 2022 |
| Firefighters praised after battling four day blaze |
10 February 2022 |
| TWFRS unveil state-of-the art USAR training facility |
10 February 2022 |
| Investigation launched into death of man rescued from Sunderland house fire |
09 February 2022 |
| Young agoraphobic flourishes on Fire Service community programme |
07 February 2022 |
| Firefighters praised by Newcastle Falcons after saving match from postponement during Storm Malik |
31 January 2022 |
| Air of the dog |
25 January 2022 |
| Local family find heritage haul highlighting career of fire and police legend |
24 January 2022 |
| Happy to be finally home |
18 January 2022 |
| Still time to have your say on new Hebburn Tri Station |
17 January 2022 |
| Fire appliance taken off the road with cracked windscreen after being attacked by disorderly teenagers |
13 January 2022 |
| Flat fire saved by sprinklers |
12 January 2022 |
| TWFRS praised by NHS after dedicating 11,000 hours of their time in the fight against Covid |
12 January 2022 |
| Suspected arson attack victim praises firefighters |
11 January 2022 |
| A date to remember for this firefigher |
11 January 2022 |
| A new lease of life for a former Undertaker |
03 January 2022 |
| Fire Control staff praised for helping to save lives in 2021 |
31 December 2021 |
| A change of pace for this racer |
30 December 2021 |
| From ripping up carpets to putting out fire pits |
27 December 2021 |
| TWFRS praised by health officials for helping to stand up vaccination centre in just four days |
23 December 2021 |
| Let's look out for each other this Christmas |
22 December 2021 |
| From runway lights to blue lights |
21 December 2021 |
| New campaign aimed at raising awareness of the danger of battery fires and increasing battery recycling |
17 December 2021 |
| New recruits get early Christmas present by passing their firefighter training |
17 December 2021 |
| Second case of Throwline vandalism at James Steel Park |
16 December 2021 |
| Don't let your Christmas plans go up in smoke |
09 December 2021 |
| Newcastle Quayside to stage ‘Don’t Drink and Drown’ awareness event |
03 December 2021 |
| Firefighters praised after wheelie bin fire gets out of control |
01 December 2021 |
| Happy birthday future firefighter |
26 November 2021 |
| White Ribbon Day - Tyne and Wear organisations come together to say ‘No’ to violence against women |
25 November 2021 |
| Welcoming the faces of tomorrow |
24 November 2021 |
| Firefighter’s swift response keeps fire from spreading |
23 November 2021 |
| Firefighters resuscitate cat after rescuing feline from Jarrow house fire |
19 November 2021 |
| Firefighters praised for quick response to Byker car garage fire |
11 November 2021 |
| Bonfire Night success – figures down on previous year! |
08 November 2021 |
| Firefighters praised after saving a community orchard |
08 November 2021 |
| “I could’ve been killed!” |
05 November 2021 |
| State-of-the art Tri-Station to be completely carbon neutral |
05 November 2021 |
| Fire investigator praised by police after helping to put a reckless arsonist behind bars |
29 October 2021 |
| No one should be attacked for just doing their job |
28 October 2021 |
| North East Fire and Rescue Service could be recognised as the best in the entire country! |
27 October 2021 |
| Deliberate fires are putting people’s lives at risk across Tyne and Wear |
25 October 2021 |
| Every 999 call starts with them |
22 October 2021 |
| Mother praises firefighters after they comforted her son during torrential rain |
21 October 2021 |
| Wearside firefighter achieves distinction accolade on apprenticeship programme |
18 October 2021 |
| Fire service make safety plea as they release figures on injuries as part of National Burns Awareness Day |
13 October 2021 |
| Fire Authority approves Tyne and Wear FRS’ Integrated Risk Management Plan |
12 October 2021 |
| Always here during times of crisis |
10 October 2021 |
| World’s Oldest Retired Firefighter Celebrates 108th Birthday In Style |
08 October 2021 |
| Drug users warned they are putting lives at risk by using butane gas to extract cannabis oil |
04 October 2021 |
| Fighting a pandemic as well as fires |
01 October 2021 |
| Welcoming the firefighters of tomorrow |
30 September 2021 |
| Tyne & Wear FRS assists Environment Agency to close down fire risk waste site |
29 September 2021 |
| Off duty firefighters praised after lending a hand |
27 September 2021 |
| UKRO Festival of Rescue: East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service |
15 September 2021 |
| IRMP Consultation report presented to Fire Authority |
13 September 2021 |
| UKRO Festival of Rescue: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service |
12 September 2021 |
| One week to go until the Festival of Rescue! |
10 September 2021 |
| Tri-service training exercise tested Fire and Rescue Services response to high-rise incidents |
08 September 2021 |
| Firefighters attacked on call out in Sunderland |
08 September 2021 |
| UKRO 2021: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (Dragons Extrication Team) |
07 September 2021 |
| Festival of Rescue - Two week countdown! |
03 September 2021 |
| Thank you for your IRMP submissions |
16 August 2021 |
| Plans for a new Hebburn Tri Station |
16 August 2021 |
| Former IBF Cruiserweight world champion inspires the next generation of Wearside boxers |
11 August 2021 |
| IRMP Consultation / Survey (Q&A - Monday August 9th) |
06 August 2021 |
| IRMP virtual public Q&A session - Monday 9 August |
06 August 2021 |
| TWFRS new recruits pass out in the sunshine |
24 July 2021 |
| A Matter of Life or Death |
29 June 2021 |
| NewcastleGateshead to host Festival of Rescue this September! |
25 June 2021 |
| Life jackets save lives |
22 June 2021 |
| Launch of IRMP Consultation |
16 June 2021 |
| Fire Service consultation to begin after Fire Authority green light |
14 June 2021 |
| Commercial landlord fined £3,800 for not complying with Fire Service |
04 June 2021 |
| It’s official - Sprinklers Save Lives! |
18 May 2021 |
| Reckless parking can be a killer |
17 May 2021 |
| Fire Service records zero fire deaths from fires in Homes for 2020–2021 |
13 May 2021 |
| Fire Service staff administer nearly 11,000 Covid-19 vaccinations |
07 May 2021 |
| Life-saving Waterside Responder scheme highlighted in new video to celebrate Be Water Aware Week |
26 April 2021 |
| Fire appliances proudly display front line faces of Covid |
20 April 2021 |
| Two new public collection points going live for Lateral Flow Testing Kits |
14 April 2021 |
| Fire Service donates resource packs to local charities |
01 April 2021 |
| Did you know your local fire station is a safe haven? |
25 March 2021 |
| Fire and Rescue officers vital to mass testing programme at two North Tyneside schools |
17 March 2021 |
| Forty new firefighter posts among positive proposals approved by Fire Authority for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service |
16 March 2021 |
| Grandad-of-Five hails the role of a Retained Firefighter |
05 March 2021 |
| Firefighters attacked twice in a week in Washington |
05 March 2021 |
| Dog and owner helped to safety thanks to throwline board |
15 February 2021 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service steps up to support the Covid-19 vaccination programme |
04 February 2021 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service "will continue to help however we can" |
22 January 2021 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority appoints new Deputy and Assistant Chief Fire Officers |
21 December 2020 |
| Lives saved on the Tyne after improved fire boat returns to the water |
16 December 2020 |
| Latest recruits pass out in style as they complete their firefighter training course |
11 December 2020 |
| State of the art new fire engines to serve Tyne and Wear |
03 December 2020 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire Chief leads national call for more body worn cameras to tackle firefighter attacks |
20 November 2020 |
| Still time to apply for wholetime firefighter recruitment course |
10 November 2020 |
| Cancelled fireworks displays lead to busy bonfire night for fire crews |
10 November 2020 |
| Emergency services ask everyone to show respect this Bonfire Night |
02 November 2020 |
| TWFRS and SUEZ join national fight against "zombie batteries" to tackle recycling and waste fires |
30 October 2020 |
| Fresh warning from Fire Service about selling fireworks over Bonfire period |
29 October 2020 |
| Fireworks seized in joint operation in Newcastle |
27 October 2020 |
| Fireworks seized in joint operation |
23 October 2020 |
| Fire Service warns Bonfire Night will be different but risks remain the same |
22 October 2020 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to offer online information sessions for prospective firefighters |
19 October 2020 |
| Fire Service rescues two people from a block of flats in Gateshead |
16 October 2020 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to pilot additional crews |
12 October 2020 |
| CFO Chris Lowther awarded Queen's Fire Service Medal |
10 October 2020 |
| Businesses urged to check fire safety measures |
07 September 2020 |
| Firefighters attacked by youths in Sunderland |
04 September 2020 |
| Fire Service warning about the risk of fires at unoccupied and derelict premises |
25 August 2020 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service celebrates new recruits as they complete their training course |
24 July 2020 |
| "Super Saturday" drinkers urged to stay away from water |
03 July 2020 |
| Officers warn the public after people risk their lives by jumping into Tyne |
29 June 2020 |
| Update on Ettrick Grove fire, Sunderland |
29 June 2020 |
| Opening up for new fire safety business |
26 June 2020 |
| Virtual video appointments for businesses now available with Fire Safety Inspectors |
22 June 2020 |
| Face coverings to be offered as part of fire service uniform |
16 June 2020 |
| First rescue using a smoke hood carried out by firefighters in Tyne and Wear |
01 June 2020 |
| New Tyne and Wear Firefighter recruits incorporate social-distancing into their training course |
14 April 2020 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service concerned controlled burning is increasing and deliberate fires continuing despite lockdown |
09 April 2020 |
| Volunteer to help our Service and communities |
27 March 2020 |
| Fire in Regent Court stopped by Sprinkler System |
02 March 2020 |
| Fire service and police “knuckle down” to address anti-social behaviour |
02 March 2020 |
| Fire Service to host a Regional Women’s Development Day |
28 February 2020 |
| How safe are you in the kitchen? Fire Service launches Kitchen Safety campaign. |
24 February 2020 |
| Fire service and partners invest in lifesaving equipment for Tyne and Wear communities |
14 February 2020 |
| Could you sleep soundly in your bed, if your kids weren’t safe in theirs? Fire Service issues warning over sleepovers in soft play centres after prohibition notices served |
13 February 2020 |
| NewcastleGateshead Quayside to be the venue of a major extrication and rescue challenge, hosted by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service |
06 February 2020 |
| Woman dies in South Shields House Fire |
28 January 2020 |
| New Smoke Hoods for all TWFRS Fire Engines |
14 January 2020 |
| Peter Heath appointed TWFRS Assistant Chief Fire Officer |
13 January 2020 |
| Tyne and Wear communities suffer two tragic fire deaths over Christmas |
07 January 2020 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service celebrates new recruits as they complete their training course |
19 December 2019 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service welcomes custodial sentence following attack on Gateshead Firefighters |
18 December 2019 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service hosts first national emergency services disability conference |
06 December 2019 |
| Guilty verdicts on Sunderland flat owners for fire safety risks |
29 November 2019 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service commits support to the White Ribbon Campaign |
25 November 2019 |
| The Kicks Community Cup |
21 November 2019 |
| Chief Fire Officer’s Commendation for Newcastle and Gateshead firefighters and Control team following fire in four homes |
20 November 2019 |
| Northern USAR teams work together on major resilience exercise |
19 November 2019 |
| Bravery award for river rescue cyclist |
19 November 2019 |
| Operation Volcano launches to spark greater smoke alarm ownership in Wallsend |
18 November 2019 |
| “Irresponsible and dangerous” retailer given 8 month custodial sentence for unlicensed fireworks storage |
15 November 2019 |
| Fatal fire in Gateshead flat |
12 November 2019 |
| North East Fire and Rescue Services open up recruitment for firefighters |
08 November 2019 |
| Body worn camera captures moment a firework was aimed at crew |
07 November 2019 |
| Fewer incidents for Tyne and Wear firefighters on bonfire night |
06 November 2019 |
| Sparks in the park – is it worth it? |
23 October 2019 |
| A year of success despite challenging financial climate |
17 October 2019 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service introduces Body Worn Cameras |
14 October 2019 |
| Emergency Services helping young drivers to have Common Sense on our roads |
02 October 2019 |
| North East fire services launch ‘taster sessions’ to support new round of firefighter recruitment |
01 October 2019 |
| Fire cadets in Tyne and Wear help prevent burns in Tanzania |
24 September 2019 |
| Prince's Trust Team Programme - September 2019 course places still available |
12 September 2019 |
| Tyne and Wear businesses asked to review fire safety precautions |
09 September 2019 |
| Operation Ignition to be launched to spark greater smoke alarm ownership in Chirton and Riverside |
09 September 2019 |
| Ross Irwin Suite unveiled at Service HQ |
05 September 2019 |
| Equipment stolen from firefighters during training exercise |
08 August 2019 |
| Life-saving CPR street rescue by Byker Firefighters leads to Chief Fire Officers Commendation |
23 July 2019 |
| North East Fire Services launch FireStoppers to help tackle deliberate fires |
15 July 2019 |
| Fire Service shares its “Recipe for Disaster” |
08 July 2019 |
| Tyne and Wear residents warned of kitchen dangers |
01 July 2019 |
| Water rescue firefighters awarded Chief Fire Officer’s Commendation |
20 June 2019 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service commended as a good service by HMICFRS |
20 June 2019 |
| Councillor Tony Taylor appointed new Chair of Tyne and Wear Fire Authority |
11 June 2019 |
| Former cadet works her way to a full time job in the fire service |
31 May 2019 |
| National Seminar makes a plea for greater sprinkler use in homes and businesses |
24 May 2019 |
| Bridge rescue firefighter awarded Chief Fire Officer’s Commendation |
20 May 2019 |
| Fire Service to launch Sunderland boxing hub to help tackle anti-social behaviour |
10 May 2019 |
| FF Tommy Richardson receives Queen's Fire Service Medal |
09 May 2019 |
| Woman’s death in Chirton Grange house fire |
29 April 2019 |
| Prince's Trust team support Food Bank |
26 April 2019 |
| Bondi Rescue star highlights drowning dangers in Tyne and Wear |
25 April 2019 |
| North East fire services agree future joint working |
17 April 2019 |
| Firefighters to host charity car washes |
03 April 2019 |
| Fire Service plays host to European rugby trophies tour |
22 March 2019 |
| Arson’s blight on Tyne and Wear’s communities, businesses and the environment to be highlighted in awareness week |
18 March 2019 |
| Join the Fire Family and help make a difference in your community by volunteering |
08 March 2019 |
| Firefighters aim to tackle anti-social behaviour following spike in Hetton-le-Hole |
05 March 2019 |
| Blue Watch Firefighter crews and Firefighter Darren Fenton receive Fire Authority and Chief Fire Officer Commendations |
22 February 2019 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire Authority Approves Response Review Proposal One |
18 February 2019 |
| Fire Cadet Zeeshan Ayub named Most Inspirational Young Person of the Year |
15 February 2019 |
| Firefighters support for a neighbouring family receives Chief Fire Officer’s Commendations |
14 February 2019 |
| First firefighters recruit course in almost a decade passes out in style |
13 February 2019 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Representatives meet with Home Office Minister Nick Hurd MP |
16 January 2019 |
| Fire Service statement following two high rise fires |
03 January 2019 |
| Fire Service teams up with the Red Box Project to help tackle period poverty |
03 January 2019 |
| Christmas smoke alarm campaign proves it’s the real thing… |
18 December 2018 |
| Businesses reminded they need an explosives licence to store and sell fireworks following a caution and seizure |
17 December 2018 |
| Man rescued from River Tyne |
17 December 2018 |
| TWFRA IRMP Response Consultation period to be extended |
10 December 2018 |
| Hard-hitting video warns of the dangers of not having a smoke alarm |
05 December 2018 |
| Calendar 2019: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service feat. Mr Pelucchi |
29 November 2018 |
| New Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service website launched |
27 November 2018 |
| Firefighters deal with fewer incidents over Bonfire weekend |
07 November 2018 |
| Unacceptable abuse of firefighters in Sunderland on Bonfire Night |
06 November 2018 |
| Have your say on how we respond to incidents at our public consultation events |
06 November 2018 |
| Fire Authority agree response consultation |
05 November 2018 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Response proposals to be discussed by Fire Authority |
05 November 2018 |
| Operation Extinguish launched to tackle anti-social behaviour in Southwick |
29 October 2018 |
| Tragic weekend for Tyne and Wear as two lose their lives in separate house fires |
22 October 2018 |
| Could you live with this? |
22 October 2018 |
| Operation Clean Sweep to tackle anti-social behaviour in Hendon |
15 October 2018 |
| Businesses are reminded they need a licence to store and sell fireworks |
05 October 2018 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service throwbag training with waterside businesses sees 4 lives saved in 2 months |
01 October 2018 |
| Woman's death in Houghton le Spring house fire |
28 September 2018 |
| Pride in Your Place campaign launched to tackle anti-social behaviour in Washington |
24 September 2018 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy teams up with fire service to spread water safety messages |
14 September 2018 |
| Firefighter rescue on the Tyne leads to Fire Authority Awards |
10 September 2018 |
| Businesses urged to check fire safety measures |
10 September 2018 |
| Pride 2018 |
07 August 2018 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire Authority Statement of Accounts 2017-18 |
31 July 2018 |
| Fire Service makes pledge to protect terminally ill workers |
17 July 2018 |
| North East Fire and Rescue Services launch firefighter recruitment campaign |
09 July 2018 |
| TWFRS welcomes HMICFRS recognition of Safetyworks! |
16 June 2018 |
| Councillor Barry Curran appointed new Chair of Tyne and Wear Fire Authority |
16 June 2018 |
| New 'housemates' welcomed to West Denton Fire Station! |
15 June 2018 |
| TWFRS Plan Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment |
30 May 2018 |
| Implementation of the final phase of changes to crewing levels |
24 May 2018 |
| Lynsey McVay appointed as Area Manager responsible for Community Safety |
21 May 2018 |
| Deptford Fire: ACO Alan Robson comments and latest Public Health Information |
19 May 2018 |
| How happy are you with our service? |
11 May 2018 |
| Firefighters Memorial Day 2018 |
04 May 2018 |
| Water safety event focuses on drowning danger |
26 April 2018 |
| Firefighters attacked at Easter |
06 April 2018 |
| Failure to conduct Fire Risk Assessment costs company £25,000 |
05 April 2018 |
| Engagement with Whitley Bay businesses |
03 April 2018 |
| Sprinkler system helps avert serious damage to hotel |
15 March 2018 |
| TWFRS take water safety messages to The Boat Race of The North this weekend |
15 March 2018 |
| Bravery award for Killingworth couple who rescued neighbour from fire |
14 February 2018 |
| Murder investigation following a house fire in Birtley |
01 February 2018 |
| Stonewall name TWFRS as Top 100 LGBT employer |
31 January 2018 |
| Alan Robson appointed TWFRS Assistant Chief Fire Officer |
19 January 2018 |
| Queens Medal for Karen Soady |
29 December 2017 |
| Sunderland House Fire - TWFRS Chief Fire Officer, Chris Lowther, praises brave firefighters |
14 December 2017 |
| Attacks on firefighters continue, as Bonfire figures reveal increases in attacks, incidents and calls |
23 November 2017 |
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