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
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
