As Bonfire Night approaches, Cleveland Fire Brigade is anticipating a busy period marked by increased callouts, deliberate fires, and alarming levels of violence against staff. To ensure everyone can enjoy the festivities safely, we urge our communities to celebrate responsibly and attend organised firework displays where they can.  Lee Brown, Senior Head of Prevention, Protection and Engagement at Cleveland Fire Brigade, said: “This time of … Read more Playing with Fireworks, Attacks, and Deliberate Fires are BANG Out of Order  »

A woman has sadly died after being rescued from a flat fire in Stockton. On Monday 14th October at 21.07pm our Fire Control received a 999-call reporting a fire on the first floor of a flat on Carlile Walk in Stockton. Three fire engines from Stockton and Thornaby were dispatched to the scene, with the first arriving in five minutes. Our firefighters immediately entered the … Read more Incident Update: Carlile Walk, Stockton »

Cleveland Fire Brigade were called at 22:49 on Saturday 5th October to a large fire at the derelict Odeon building in Hartlepool. At its peak, eight fire engines were in attendance, with crews from Billingham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Saltburn, and Stockton. Police closed surrounding roads, and nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution. The fire has caused significant damage to the building, and fencing will be … Read more Update on derelict Odeon building in Hartlepool »

Cleveland Fire Brigade is proud to once again be launching its award-winning Stay Safe and Warm initiative to help keep residents warm this winter.   The campaign, which launched today (Tuesday 1st October) to coincide with International Older Person’s Day will run until March 2025. The FREE service is however available to all Cleveland residents who may need extra support to stay warm throughout winter, with … Read more Cleveland Fire Brigade Launch Stay Safe and Warm Campaign  »

Cleveland Fire Brigade has today (06/09/24) said goodbye to its longstanding Chief Fire Officer, Ian Hayton, after 49 years of dedicated service. Since joining the Brigade in 1975, when it was known as Cleveland County Fire Brigade, Ian has served his entire career in Cleveland where he has been committed to building safer and stronger communities. Over the years Ian brought his expertise to strategic … Read more CLEVELAND FIRE BRIGADE’S CHIEF FIRE OFFICER RETIRES »