Last week, the Brigade’s Principal Officer Team appointed Group Managers Dave Preston and Lee Brown as Area Managers for Cleveland Fire Brigade.  The appointments were made following a robust and competitive selection process.  Forty-one-year-old Dave Preston from Hartlepool has been appointed to the role of Senior Head of Operations overseeing and strategically managing the Brigade’s emergency response and national resilience capability, operational policy and planning, … Read more CLEVELAND FIRE BRIGADE DELIGHTED TO APPOINT TWO NEW AREA MANAGERS »

With the school holidays fast approaching, Cleveland Fire Brigade is encouraging residents to be ‘champions’ this summer with five key safety messages that will mean all residents can go for gold and feel ‘Triomphe-ant’ just like the Euro Winners and Olympian medallists. It’s bound to be an eventful season, just as the Euros finish the Paris Olympics will commence, and to keep you safe and … Read more Be A Champion This Summer »

People across the North East are being urged to kick drink and drug driving out of the Euros as the football tournament prepares to get underway today (14/06). Pupils from Tilery Primary School in Stockton have joined Road Safety GB North East (RSGB NE) and the emergency services to urge people not to get behind the wheel after drink or drugs. People are also reminded … Read more Give drink and drug driving the red card for Euros 2024 »

Cleveland Fire Brigade is urging residents to take extra care over the half-term holidays to clampdown on deliberate and accidental fires in outdoor spaces. This May half-term we want you and your family to have as much fun as possible while enjoying the great outdoors but to do so safely. We are crossing our fingers that the sun will make an appearance, but regardless know … Read more May Your Half-term be Safe and Fun »

At the Executive Committee meeting which took place on Tuesday 21st May, the Cleveland Fire Authority conditionally appointed Peter Rickard as Chief Fire Officer for Cleveland Fire Brigade. The appointment was made following a robust and competitive selection process. Peter is currently serving in the Assistant Chief Fire Officer role working at West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and will officially take up his new … Read more NEW CHIEF FIRE OFFICER APPOINTED AT CLEVELAND FIRE BRIGADE »