Following an 189% increase in the number of incidents involving Automatic Fire Alarms (AFAs) attended, Cleveland Fire Brigade is calling for people to take extra care to avoid unwanted alarm activations and costly callouts. Between the 1st and 6th October 2023, the Brigade saw 52 AFAs recorded, a staggering 189% rise from the previous year where there were 18 recorded. Whilst AFAs help keep premises … Read more Cleveland Fire Brigade issue warning following significant increase in AFA incidents »

With limited organised fireworks displays taking place across Teesside this November, Cleveland Fire Brigade is warning its communities to Be Smart, Be Safe and Be Sensible over the Bonfire period. On what is traditionally the busiest night of the year for its firefighters, the lack of organised displays sparks safety concerns that residents may decide to celebrate the night in their own gardens. Robin Turnbull, … Read more Bonfire night sparks safety concerns from Brigade »

Drivers are being encouraged to ‘tread’ carefully and prioritise tyre safety to keep safe, save money, and mitigate risks on the roads this October. As part of this year’s Tyre Safety Month, TyreSafe, the UK’s tyre safety charity has announced the launch of its ‘Safe and Save’ campaign which is supported by the Cleveland Road Safety Partnership. The campaign, running throughout October, will educate and … Read more The pressure is on for drivers to ACT now! »

Raising awareness Students from Stockton Riverside College, involved in the road safety campaign are, pictured L-R, Connor Errington, Geoffrey Wood, Laura Lillystone, Emily Howard, Sienna Pounder, and Delroy Witbeen. Young motorists are being urged to drive with care after the latest figures released by Road Safety GB North East (RSGB NE) showed the highest number of fatalities in the region since 2017. Young drivers aged … Read more Campaign to save young people on the roads »

Tower Street Chambers in Hartlepool. Image credit: Google Street View A Hartlepool property management company along with their fire risk assessment providers have pleaded guilty to a number of offences relating to the provision of fire safety arrangements. Asset Property Management North East Ltd has been prosecuted following a fire within a flat at Tower Chambers, Tower Street Hartlepool.  The fire occurred in the early … Read more Property Management Company and Risk Assessors found guilty of breaching fire safety laws following Hartlepool flat fire »