Going the extra mile for charity
On National Charity Day (05/09/2023) crews from Cleveland Fire Brigade, alongside midwives from University Hospital of North Tees will embark on the challenge of a lifetime to raise funds for the Hospital’s Child Bereavement Unit. Midwives, Firefighters, and staff from across the Brigade will be walking an incredible 79 miles between each of their 14 fire stations across Cleveland to raise money for the refurbishment … Read more Going the extra mile for charity
Camping and Caravanning in Safety
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 with Added 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
Partnership Work Aims To Reduce Arson
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
Fire Risk Warning For E-Scooters
Stock image Extreme care is needed when charging lithium batteries for E-scooters and E-bikes after they sparked two recent house fires. The living room of a house in North Ormesby was severely damaged after batteries were left on charge for a child’s electric bike. In Middlesbrough a hallway was badly damaged after an electrical charging point for an e-scooter caught fire. The need for extra … Read more Fire Risk Warning For E-Scooters
