Middlesbrough Football Club mascot Roary the Lion and his friends from MFC Foundation helped Cleveland Fire Brigade kick-off their firework safety campaign by urging everyone to stay safe and go to an organised display. They joined firefighters at Middlesbrough Community Fire Station to remind people to keep on the ball with other key safety reminders such as never play with fireworks. Steve Johnson, Area Manager, … Read more Mascot kicks-off firework safety campaign »

Help with heating at home is on hand as Cleveland Fire Brigade’s annual Stay Safe and Warm campaign starts up again from October until the end of March next year. The campaign provides a free home assessment and if required there is an option to borrow heaters and other equipment such as thermal blankets or flasks. The Brigade can also direct residents to advice on … Read more Staying safe and warm »

Cleveland Fire Brigade and Cleveland Police have condemned attacks on officers attending rubbish fires in Cass House  Road , Hemlington, last night. Police attended after reports that fire brigade colleagues were faced with a large group of people setting fires and then throwing items such as bottles and stones at the fire crews attending. Police vehicles were also targeted with a window smashed in one … Read more Emergency services under attack »