Cleveland Fire Brigade and Cleveland Police are backing a national campaign to get motorists to “buckle up” and follow seatbelt laws. Latest figures show between 2017 and 2021 there were 27 people across the North East killed in collisions while not being strapped in. A further 105 were seriously injured and 174 received slight injuries. Although being strapped in properly featured in five percent of … Read more Buckle Up and Stay Safe
Cleveland Fire Brigade is asking everyone who has plans to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to take extra care. Over the extended bank holiday weekend (2-5 June) we know there will be lots of public events and community activities and we want everyone to stay safe whilst having a good time. Anyone taking part in a beacon lighting ceremony are reminded to attend organised displays … Read more Celebrating Jubilee in Safety
Cleveland Fire Brigade has welcomed new legislation to make high rise blocks safer and prevent another Grenfell tragedy. Home Secretary Priti Patel alongside the Minister of State for Building Safety and Fire Lord Greenhalgh announced the Fire Safety Act and the launch of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. These legislative changes pave the way for meeting many of the remaining Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations and will … Read more Regulations to Prevent Another Grenfell Welcomed
Cleveland Fire Brigade has welcomed the most comprehensive fire service reforms for decades as outlined by the Government. The Fire Reform White Paper puts increased public safety, improved accountability, and better engagement with the public at the top of the agenda. Chief Fire Officer Ian Hayton said:“Cleveland Fire Brigade has much to be proud of and is held in very high regard by the public … Read more White Paper on Fire Service Reform Welcomed
Residents are reminded to have plans in place to escape to safety in the event of a fire and have working smoke alarms. Figures show you are four more times likely to die in a fire in a home where no alarms are fitted. They should be on every level of the home and tested at least once a month. You should also have a … Read more Escape to Safety
