This section keeps you up-to-date with all that is going on across Cleveland Fire Brigade, below are some of our latest press releases.
You can contact the Communications Team on 01429 874035 (during office hours) or communications@clevelandfire.gov.uk
On behalf of Cleveland Fire Authority, we extend our deepest condolences to our police colleagues, and to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives in the road traffic collision on 22 August. We are also deeply saddened by the tragic fire in Grangetown on 26 August, and our thoughts are with the families, loved ones and wider community affected. … Read more Statement from Cleveland Fire Authority
Cleveland Fire Brigade is urging people to have some ‘Food for Thought’ before heading outdoors this summer, after attending more than 2,000 grassland fires in 2025 alone, with a further 430 incidents already recorded so far this year. Over the past five years, crews have responded to more than 7,000 grass fires. *** With warmer weather drawing people to beaches, parks, moorland and open spaces, … Read more Cleveland Fire Brigade urges public to have ‘Food for Thought’ this summer
Cleveland Fire Brigade will place four new, state-of-the-art fire engines into operational service by the end of May 2026, further strengthening emergency response across the area. The new fire engines are fitted with the latest technology to support firefighters at incidents and help keep both crews and the public safe. Built to meet the demands of modern risks, they provide improved capability, comfort and protection for staff attending emergencies. This investment forms part of the Brigade’s ongoing commitment to … Read more New fire engines to enhance emergency response across Cleveland
Cleveland Fire Brigade is urging people to stay safe around water as it supports the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Be Water Aware campaign, with specialist crews from Thornaby Fire Station sharing potentially life-saving advice. Running from Monday 27 April to Sunday 3 May, the campaign highlights the ongoing and preventable risk of accidental drowning. Between 2019 and 2024, 1,602 people in the UK lost their lives in … Read more Don’t Drink and Dive: Cleveland Fire Brigade Supports Be Water Aware Week
Cleveland Fire Brigade is urging communities to take simple steps to stay safe as it launches its annual Spring Safety Campaign. Running from 30 March to 5 May 2026, the campaign focuses on reducing deliberate fires and anti-social behaviour during a time of year when incidents traditionally increase. With lighter evenings and the school holidays approaching, fire crews typically see a rise in deliberate outdoor … Read more Every Fire Has a Cost: Play Your Part This Spring
