Cleveland Fire Brigade has today (Monday 15 September) launched a 12-week public consultation on its draft Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) 2026–2030, which sets out how the Brigade will continue to protect and serve the communities of Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, and Stockton-on-Tees over the next four years. The CRMP is the Brigade’s most important strategic document. It outlines how the service identifies, prevents, … Read more Cleveland Fire Brigade launches consultation on draft plan to keep Teesside safe »

Cleveland Fire Brigade is proud to announce the successful implementation of its new state-of-the-art Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) from Mine Safety Appliances (MSA), marking a major step forward in firefighter safety and operational capability. This significant investment, delivered as part of the Brigade’s long-term Asset Management Plan, demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our staff. The advanced SCBA equipment features … Read more Cleveland Fire Brigade Enhances Firefighter Safety with Rollout of New Breathing Apparatus »

Cleveland Fire Brigade has welcomed the findings of its latest inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), published today (Wednesday 23rd April). The service wishes to thank HMICFRS for their report and all their staff who have contributed and supported the inspection process. The publication follows on from a 10-week inspection in Autumn 2024 and provides a valuable opportunity … Read more Cleveland Fire Brigade Responds to Latest HMICFRS Inspection Report »

Cleveland Fire Brigade has revealed the leading causes of house fires they attended last year. By sharing this vital information, they aim to raise awareness in local communities and promote safety measures to help reduce the risk of fires in the home. Between 1st April and 31st December 2024, the Brigade recorded 130* accidental house fires. The top five causes were: To help reduce the … Read more Brigade Reveals Top Five Causes of House Fires »

A woman has sadly died after being rescued from a flat fire in Stockton. On Monday 14th October at 21.07pm our Fire Control received a 999-call reporting a fire on the first floor of a flat on Carlile Walk in Stockton. Three fire engines from Stockton and Thornaby were dispatched to the scene, with the first arriving in five minutes. Our firefighters immediately entered the … Read more Incident Update: Carlile Walk, Stockton »