Pupils have joined the call for drivers to slow down after the latest figures showed that one fifth of road fatalities on North East roads involved a speeding driver. Children from Errington Primary School in Marske have thrown their weight behind the campaign by Road Safety GB North East (RSGB NE) and police and fire services in appealing for motorists to slow down and look … Read more Pupils join the call for drivers to slow down
Cleveland Fire Brigade successfully secured a £5,000 grant. The Brigade supports the national work on reducing fire incidents involving lithium-ion batteries and chargers. One of many UK projects supported by grants from Electrical Safety First. Cleveland Fire Cadets in Middlesbrough and Redcar are at the forefront of a new initiative which aims to raise awareness of the potential dangers of lithium batteries used to power … Read more Fire Cadets Deliver Educational Workshops on the Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Cleveland Fire Brigade is urging people to #StayFireSafe while cooking romantic dinners at home. Each year, our fire crews typically experience an increase in cooking-related fires and accidents around Valentine’s Day. Robin Turnbull, Area Manager, Prevention, Protection and Engagement at Cleveland Fire Brigade said “Many of the fires we attend begin in the kitchen and the majority of these … Read more Swipe Right on Fire Safety this Valentine’s Day.
This January, Cleveland Fire Brigade is encouraging its communities to take part in a national recycling championship to raise much needed funds for a charity close to its heart. The Fire Fighter’s Charity’s (FFC) “bag it and bank it” scheme, hopes to raise £100,000 nationally throughout January though the donation of items including old clothes, shoes, bags and linen which can be deposited at the … Read more Banking on you to make a difference!
This weekend, Cleveland Fire Brigade along with the Cleveland Road Safety Partnership is offering motorists a free drive-thru vehicle safety check to ensure their cars are winter-ready. Motorists can go along to the drop-in session on Saturday 13 January (10am to 3pm) at Redcar Community Fire Station which will include checks on tyres, lights, wipers, fluid levels and washer bottles – and you can also pick-up … Read more Don’t miss out on a FREE winter vehicle safety check!
