Cleveland Fire Brigade have warned that violent attacks on crews will not be tolerated. In many cases attacks appear to be planned with youths hiding from view and waiting for the engines to arrive. To date there has been 10 incidents between April and July this year. These ranged from firefighters being threatened with a shovel and crews spat at, to attempting to take water … Read more Clampdown On Violent Attacks
Cleveland Fire Brigade is asking everyone to test their smoke alarms regularly – and add more if needed. The plea comes in support of the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) campaign to keep people safer in their homes throughout the summer and beyond. Figures show you are four more times more likely to die in a fire if you do not have a working smoke … Read more Now That’s Alarming!
Fire safety is a travel essential when on staycation this summer, warn Cleveland Fire Brigade. Robin Turnbull, Area Manager, Prevention, Protection and Engagement, said: “It is tempting to switch to holiday mode and relax the rules when you are getting ready to take out the tent or get the caravan back on the road. A change of activity can bring its own hazards and risks … Read more Camping and Caravanning in Safety
Only temperatures should rise this summer and not the number of fires, warn Cleveland Fire Brigade. The plea to take the heat out of one of the busiest times of the year comes with a campaign to clampdown on arson and accidental fires in outdoor spaces. We know that many will be making the most out of the weather, and we would like to remind … Read more Taking The Heat Out of Summer Fires
Cleveland Fire Brigade is encouraging the public to download the free what3words app to help make it easier to find you in an emergency. From Monday 25th July – Sunday 31st July, the Brigade are supporting the #KnowExactlyWhere summer safety campaign to raise awareness of the free what3words app and how it can be effectively utilised in an emergency. We have been using what3words since … Read more Know Exactly Where You Are
