Fire engines at stations across Cleveland will be turning alarm lights on for two minutes to “go blue” in support of World Drowning Prevention Day on Tuesday 25 July. Drowning in the UK is amongst the leading causes of accidental death and the dangers are heightened during school holidays and the hotter summer days. Andrew Bright, Learn & Live Coordinator, Cleveland Fire Brigade, said: “At … Read more Turning Blue to Help Prevent Drowning
With the summer holidays finally here, Cleveland Fire Brigade is urging residents to stay safe as people spend more time outdoors enjoying the warmer weather. The warning coincides with the Brigade’s annual summer campaign which was launched today (24th July) and will run until 8th September. One of the key focuses of the campaign is to help prevent deliberate fires which typically rise throughout Cleveland … Read more Don’t Let Your Summer Go Up in Flames
Cleveland Fire Brigade has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and arson to help keep people in our communities safe. With around 85% of their fire calls being deliberate in nature, the Brigade is joining partners in the national clampdown as part of ASB Awareness Week 2023, which runs between 3rd – 9th July. The campaign, organised by Resolve, the UK’s leading … Read more Cleveland Fire Brigade urges its communities to take action against Anti-Social Behaviour
Cleveland Fire Brigade would like to inform its residents that it has now joined Nextdoor – the popular app for neighbourhoods, as another way to keep its communities up to date on important topics. The Brigade can now connect with almost 60,000 residents who are signed up to the app across Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-On-Tees. They will be sharing regular content to … Read more Your Friendly, Neighbourhood Fire Brigade!
Soaring temperatures can lead to soaring risks for anyone tempted to cool off with a quick open water swim, warn Cleveland Fire Brigade. The timely reminder comes in support of Drowning Prevention Week (17-24) and raising awareness about water safety. Drowning in the UK is amongst the leading causes of accidental death and the dangers are heightened during school holidays and the hotter summer days. … Read more Soaring Temperatures and Soaring Risks
