An award-winning initiative has been launched today to provide vital support to families and people living in Cleveland who may struggle to stay warm this winter. With the cost-of-living crisis expected to put significant strain on families this winter, Cleveland Fire Brigade’s annual Stay Safe and Warm campaign is on hand to help those people most at risk. The scheme, which runs from October 2022 … Read more Stay Safe and Warm campaign to provide a vital lifeline to residents this Winter »

Residents can make sure they are safe in their homes with our newly launched online Home Fire Safety Check tool. The easy-to-follow online tool takes you around your home with simple questions that help spot any fire risks and how they can be radically reduced. At the end, you will receive a personalised fire safety action plan to help keep you and your household safe … Read more Making Room For Fire Safety »

Offices, shops, pubs, clubs, restaurants, care homes and hotels – along with other small to medium sized businesses – are being targeted by fire safety officers to provide support and advice to reduce the risk of fire. The action, all part of Business Safety Week (5- 11 Sept), is also an opportunity to remind business owners of their legal responsibilities to keep their premises safe. … Read more Your Business Is Our Business »

Residents are being reminded to make a clean sweep when it comes to chimney safety and not take any shortcuts in reducing the risk of fire. Chimneys, flues and appliances should be kept clean and well maintained. Open fires should always have a fireguard to protect against flying sparks from hot embers. The reminder comes in support of Chimney Fire Safety Week (29 Aug to … Read more Making a Clean Sweep On Chimney Safety »

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 »