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Keeping Adults Away From Arson

Adult arsonists are being targeted in a pioneering scheme aimed at reducing nuisance fires across the region. Details of the highly successful programme, known as Fire-P, will be highlighted at a special training session hosted by Cleveland Fire Brigade next week (23 – 25 August). Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service have already had nearly 200 convicted firesetters on the scheme (a recognised alternative to sentencing) … Read more Keeping Adults Away From Arson »

hands lighting a match with a flame

Give home safety a sporting chance

Residents are being asked to give themselves a sporting chance when it comes to staying safe at home. Cleveland Fire Brigade has reported an increase in accidental fires in homes in recent months – with people spending more time at home during the pandemic and now more people working from home or staying in to enjoy sporting fixtures such as   the 2020 Euro’s, Wimbledon and … Read more Give home safety a sporting chance »

Home Safety Officer testing smoke alarm during a Safer Homes visit

Taking nuisance fires for granted

Community groups with innovative ideas to help reduce nuisance fires are being offered grants of up to £3,000 from Cleveland Fire Brigade. Some 85% of Cleveland’s fire calls are related to deliberate fires – the highest in the country – and divert resources away from other emergencies where lives may be at risk. There has also been an increase in abuse and attacks on fire … Read more Taking nuisance fires for granted »

CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

Accounts and Audit (England) Regulations 2015, Regulation 15(2) (b), Accounts and Audit (Amendment) Regulations 2021 Notice of the electors’ rights in relation to the statement of accounts of Cleveland Fire Authority for the financial year ended 31 March 2021 Rights to inspect the statement of accounts and accounting records Sections 25 and 26 of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (“the Act”) provide local … Read more CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 »

Diversion from nuisance fires

Cleveland Fire Brigade is linking up with partners to provide pop-up activities to keep young people off the streets in a clampdown on nuisance fires. The activities – Shout out & Kick about – including a climbing wall and football tournaments and are being set-up in hotspot areas in support of the UK’s first ever Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week (19 – 25 July). Latest … Read more Diversion from nuisance fires »