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  »

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 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 »

Cleveland Fire Brigade is urging residents to take extra care in the kitchen following a concerning number of cooking-related house fires throughout May 2025. Fire crews responded to 13 kitchen fires during the month, many of which were caused by unsafe cooking practices, a stark reminder of staying vigilant in the kitchen. One particularly dangerous trend continues to raise alarm: placing air fryers and other … Read more Hob Hazards: Top Causes of House Fires Revealed »

This year, we are proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Cleveland Fire Brigade’s tradition of delivering gifts to children on Christmas Day, making a positive impact on as many young lives as we can.  In partnership with ‘Make A Child Smile – Mission Xmas,’ the Brigade is excited to introduce the 2024 appeal, ‘Happy Hats’ which is focused on providing gifts for babies aged … Read more Help Cleveland Fire Brigade make a difference this Christmas  »