News

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

New fire engines to enhance emergency response across Cleveland 

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  »

Don’t Drink and Dive: Cleveland Fire Brigade Supports Be Water Aware Week 

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  »

Every Fire Has a Cost: Play Your Part This Spring

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 »

Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (Residential PEEPs)

New regulations to improve the fire safety of disabled and vulnerable people in high rise and higher risk residential buildings. The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 introduces new duties on building owners and managers in high-rise and higher risk residential buildings, to address the fire safety concerns of their most vulnerable tenants. Through these Regulations, residents with disabilities and impairments will be … Read more Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (Residential PEEPs) »

Cleveland Fire Brigade Launches New Foam Cannon System

Cleveland Fire Brigade is pleased to announce the introduction of its new modular Foam Cannon system, designed to support the Service’s response to large‑scale industrial fires and hazardous material incidents. The Foam Cannon system consists of two integrated hook‑lift pod units designed for rapid deployment on industrial sites. Key features include: Foam Proportioner Pod Monitor Pod with High‑Volume Delivery The monitor provides: It can be … Read more Cleveland Fire Brigade Launches New Foam Cannon System »