Celebrating our Women in the Fire Service
Cleveland Fire Brigade is shining a light on the inspirational women in its workforce to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March. And with the day coinciding with National Careers Week (6 -11 March) it is a timely reminder to put the emergency service forward as a rewarding career path for women. The Brigade, a keen promoter of equality and diversity in the workforce, has … Read more Celebrating our Women in the Fire Service
Hot Hob Half Term Safety
Half term and hot hobs could be the ingredients for fires in the kitchen as Cleveland Fire Brigade warn parents and children to take extra care. The February break sees the first school holidays of the year and with that more families cooking together and the bigger chance of distractions and danger. Robin Turnbull, Area Manager, Protection, Prevention and Engagement said: ”Many children will be … Read more Hot Hob Half Term Safety
Taking nuisance fires for granted
Community groups with innovative ideas to help reduce nuisance fires are being offered grants of up to £3,000 from Cleveland Fire Brigade. 85% of Cleveland’s fire calls are related to deliberate fires – the highest in the country – and divert resources away from other emergencies where lives may be at risk. Helen Winskill, Commissioned Services Manager, said: “We are looking for projects with innovative … Read more Taking nuisance fires for granted
Drivers Encouraged to Attend Winter Drive-Thru Event as Hartlepool Date Announced
Due to popular demand, Cleveland Fire Brigade along with the Cleveland Road Safety Partnership is offering motorists another chance to get their car checked for FREE at their latest drive-thru vehicle safety check event this month to ensure it’s safe to drive during the current cold conditions. The next drop-in event will take place at Hartlepool Community Fire Station on Saturday 25th February 2023 (10am … Read more Drivers Encouraged to Attend Winter Drive-Thru Event as Hartlepool Date Announced
Could you be our next hero in a headset?
Cleveland Fire Brigade is calling out for people to take control of their next job. This comes as the appeal goes out for Fire Control Operators to join the busy team at Brigade Headquarters in Hartlepool. The heroes in headsets handle almost 16,000 emergency calls a year in the state-of-the-art control room as they respond quickly to dispatch crews, engines and equipment to where they … Read more Could you be our next hero in a headset?
