Caravanners and campers should also be pitching fire safety when they set-up on site this summer. Robin Turnbull, Area Manager, Prevention, Protection and Engagement, Cleveland Fire Brigade said: “It is tempting to switch to holiday mode and relax the rules when you are getting ready to take out the tent or get the caravan back on the road. “A change of activity can bring its … Read more Camping and Caravanning in Safety »

Bangers and burgers on the barbecue could be the recipe for disaster if fire safety is not added as an extra ingredient. The warning comes as summer sees many of us eating outdoors with family and friends. Robin Turnbull, Area Manager, Prevention, Protection and Engagement, Cleveland Fire Brigade, said: “It can be lot of fun throwing a bit of meat on the barbie, having a … Read more Bangers and Burgers with Added Safety »

Cleveland Fire Brigade and Cleveland Police are joining forces to tackle the problem of deliberate fire setting on Eston Hills and other outdoor spaces in Redcar & Cleveland. In 2022/2023 85% of all fires the Brigade attended were deliberately set, costing the Teesside economy a staggering £25,000,000. Almost 5,000 fires were deliberately set in the last financial year across Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, and … Read more Partnership Work Aims To Reduce Arson »