With Bonfire Night fast approaching, Cleveland Fire Brigade is urging the public to help reduce the intense pressure on emergency services by attending organised firework displays instead of holding private events at home.  We are also reminding residents to bring in their wheelie bins as soon as possible after collection. Wheelie bin fires are often started deliberately, and they can quickly spread, putting people, property, … Read more Bin the Risk: Celebrate Bonfire Night the Safe Way!  »

Cleveland Fire Brigade’s Stay Safe and Warm scheme is back this winter, offering free support to anyone struggling to keep warm.  The scheme runs from October 2025 to March 2026 and is open to all Cleveland residents, with no age restrictions. Whether it’s a temporary issue like a boiler breakdown, or ongoing worries about heating costs, the team is here to help.  Following a free … Read more Stay Safe and Warm This Winter with Help from Cleveland Fire Brigade  »

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 urging residents to take extra care in the kitchen following a concerning number of cooking-related house fires throughout May 2025. Fire crews responded to 13 kitchen fires during the month, many of which were caused by unsafe cooking practices, a stark reminder of staying vigilant in the kitchen. One particularly dangerous trend continues to raise alarm: placing air fryers and other … Read more Hob Hazards: Top Causes of House Fires Revealed »

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 »