A road safety campaign is aiming to safeguard young people after the latest figures revealed that 58% of serious and fatal road collisions involving 11-17-year-olds occurred during the winter months – with many simply down to a failure to look properly. Local authority campaign group Road Safety GB North East (RSGB NE) has launched the campaign with the help of students from Stockton Riverside College … Read more Road safety campaign to safeguard young pedestrians and cyclists during high-risk months »

Cleveland Fire Brigade’s popular ‘drive-thru’ vehicle safety check events are returning this winter to help keep everyone safe on the roads.  The Brigade along with the Cleveland Road Safety Partnership has announced three dates across the area to help ensure residents’ vehicles are winter-ready. The drop-in sessions will take place from 10am – 3pm at the following locations: Redcar Fire Station – Saturday 9th November … Read more Ensure your vehicle is winter-ready with our FREE safety check events  »

As Bonfire Night approaches, Cleveland Fire Brigade is anticipating a busy period marked by increased callouts, deliberate fires, and alarming levels of violence against staff. To ensure everyone can enjoy the festivities safely, we urge our communities to celebrate responsibly and attend organised firework displays where they can.  Lee Brown, Senior Head of Prevention, Protection and Engagement at Cleveland Fire Brigade, said: “This time of … Read more Playing with Fireworks, Attacks, and Deliberate Fires are BANG Out of Order  »

Cleveland Fire Brigade is proud to once again be launching its award-winning Stay Safe and Warm initiative to help keep residents warm this winter.   The campaign, which launched today (Tuesday 1st October) to coincide with International Older Person’s Day will run until March 2025. The FREE service is however available to all Cleveland residents who may need extra support to stay warm throughout winter, with … Read more Cleveland Fire Brigade Launch Stay Safe and Warm Campaign  »

Cleveland Fire Brigade has today (06/09/24) said goodbye to its longstanding Chief Fire Officer, Ian Hayton, after 49 years of dedicated service. Since joining the Brigade in 1975, when it was known as Cleveland County Fire Brigade, Ian has served his entire career in Cleveland where he has been committed to building safer and stronger communities. Over the years Ian brought his expertise to strategic … Read more CLEVELAND FIRE BRIGADE’S CHIEF FIRE OFFICER RETIRES »