…s in support of the road safety charity. Andrew Bright, Cleveland Fire Brigade’s Road Safety Co-ordinator said: ‘Being in charge of a motor vehicle brings considerable responsibility and not understanding the consequences of watching your speed can bring tragic consequences. Speed limits are maximums, not targets and every driver should be driving to the road and weather conditions to give them the…

…land through improvement of technology, modern equipment, and the safety of firefighters. Cleveland Fire Brigade is committed to providing the best possible vehicles and equipment to enable firefighters to respond effectively and efficiently to emergency incidents across the Teesside area. The seven new appliances will be placed at Hartlepool, Stockton, Middlesbrough, Grangetown and Billingham Comm…

…ncy and administration, from assisting members of the public with Home Fire Safety appointments and Stay Safe and Warm requests, to numerous emergency incidents. Emergency calls can vary hugely from grass and rubbish fires, to providing Fire Survival Guidance advice to assist people when faced with a fire in their home. The Control Room also mobilises resources to assist with Road Traffic Accidents…

…in becoming a Befriending Volunteer or simply want to learn more about the service, please join Nicky Huntley at Headland Community Fire Station on November 7 between 9-6:30pm. Alternatively, you can visit our website for more information here: https://www.clevelandfire.gov.uk/community/befriending-service/ or contact the team directly at 01429 872311 or via email at befriending@clevelandfire.gov….