Safest People, Safest Places

Latest FBU strikes

The Fire Brigades’ Union (FBU) has announced details of its latest planned industrial action in relation to its national dispute over pensions with central government.

Members of the FBU plan to hold two further strikes from 6pm to 10pm on Friday 13 December and Saturday 14 December 2013.

Christmas fire safety

Don’t let fire ruin your festive cheer this Christmas

In the build-up to Christmas fire service is urging people to put fire safety at the top of their list of priorities.

Statistics show that in December, 20 people a day are either killed or injured in accidental fires in the home in England.

Fire graduates' success

Fire service students celebrated their completion of a Fire Scene Investigation Foundation Degree at Teesside University at a special graduation ceremony on Friday 1 November.

The students’ intensive two-year programme of study included modules on forensic awareness, fire scene photography, forensic reconstruction...

Pictured: Susan Johnson, chief executive of Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, lighting the bonfire at Beamish Museum on Tuesday 5 November.

Bonfire night events prove popular

Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service was involved in successful bonfire night events at Beamish Museum and Consett Community Fire Station.

Susan Johnson, chief executive of Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, lit the huge bonfire at in Beamish Museum.

Our new headquarters

We haved moved! The new headquarters address and contact information is:

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters
Belmont Business Park
Durham
DH1 1TW

Home safety

You can avoid fires in your home by having a working smoke alarm.

Smoke alarms are a crucial step towards protecting yourself from fire, but what would you do if it went off during the night? Have a plan ready for an emergency!

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County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue (CDDFRS) area is divided up into 6 districts, sharing information with the community of County Durham and Darlington is important to us.

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