Cleveland Fire Brigade is looking to harness the generosity of the human spirit generated during the Covid crisis by appealing for people to step forward as community on-call firefighters. Steve Johnson, Area Manager, Prevention and Protection, said: “The fight against the virus has seen many people act selflessly in support of others. This has ranged from volunteers to vaccinators to looking after the vulnerable and … Read more Protect your local community – become an On-Call Firefighter »

Cleveland Fire Brigade – highlighted for the quick response to the Covid crisis – has continued to provide much needed support for local communities. The latest help has seen firefighters and staff step forward to provide more than 100 volunteers to vaccination centres, ranging from general stewarding to administering vaccinations. Crew Manager Charlie Cook (Thornaby Fire Station) who gave vaccinations at Ingleby Barwick Medical Centre, … Read more Brigade continues to support fight against Covid »

Cleveland Fire Brigade has supported local litter-picking groups following an appeal for bright ideas to tackle arson. Skips and equipment were provided to get rubbish off the streets and remove potential targets for would-be fire setters. The equivalent of nearly 1,000 bags of rubbish were put in the skips. Deliberate nuisance fires can divert resources away from emergencies where lives may be at risk. Latest … Read more Cleveland Fire Brigade cleans up »

Cleveland Fire Brigade has put its best foot forward by offering to host an asymptomatic testing site in Loftus to help in the local fightback against Covid-19. Since 8 February, asymptomatic testing has been available for East Cleveland residents at Loftus Youth Centre to help reduce the spread of the virus by identifying people in the community who are positive but who do not display … Read more Ready, Willing, Able »

Cleveland Fire Brigade is appealing to the public for support after repeated violent attacks on firefighters in the Northern Road, Whinney Banks area of Middlesbrough. In the last fortnight fire crews have been called out to fire incidents in the area 13 times.  Groups of children and youths are deliberately setting fires and attacking vehicles and firefighters, the latest attack was Wednesday (17 March). Carl … Read more Firefighters under attack in Middlesbrough »