Firefighters under attack in Middlesbrough
Cleveland Fire Brigade is appealing to the public for support after repeated violent attacks on firefighters in the Northern Road, Whinney Banks area of Middlesbrough. In the last fortnight fire crews have been called out to fire incidents in the area 13 times. Groups of children and youths are deliberately setting fires and attacking vehicles and firefighters, the latest attack was Wednesday (17 March). Carl … Read more Firefighters under attack in Middlesbrough
Bright ideas to tackle arson
Cleveland Fire Brigade is asking anyone with bright ideas to step forward and help the fight against nuisance fires. The appeal for “lightbulb” moments comes with the launch of a new campaign where the Brigade reminds people that they cannot be in two places at once as such fires divert resources away from other emergencies where lives may be at risk. Some 85% of calls … Read more Bright ideas to tackle arson
False alarms with real costs
Offices, factories, shops and other businesses which regularly have false alarms, could find that Cleveland Fire Brigade will be recovering the costs of call-out. The move follows extensive consultation and is set to be rolled out from 1 April. 95% of respondents to the consultation agreed there should be costs for repeat alarms and 98% of businesses agreed they had a responsibility for maintaining fire … Read more False alarms with real costs
Fire Brigade encourages PRIDE in your NEIGHBOURHOODS
Cleveland Fire Brigade is encouraging everyone to take PRIDE in their local communities and DO THEIR BIT to make their neighbourhoods CLEANER and SAFER. Not only does this improve the environment for everyone, it also helps remove rubbish and debris that can be potential fuel sources for arsonists setting deliberate fires. Steve Johnson, Area Manager Prevention, Protection and Engagement at Cleveland Fire Brigade said: “We … Read more Fire Brigade encourages PRIDE in your NEIGHBOURHOODS
Virtual Business Safety Advice
It is fire safety business as usual as Cleveland Fire Brigade goes virtual to give vital advice and support during lockdown. Businesses, care homes and other organisations can get what they need to ensure they comply with all the latest regulations via logging-on to a weekly sessions where fire safety experts are on hand and can take a virtual tour of your premises and offer … Read more Virtual Business Safety Advice
