County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service

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Our vision is Safest People, Safest Places in County Durham and Darlington. Our aim is to give you an insight into our Fire Service and how we strive to achieve our vision. The 'About Us' section details who we are, what we do, where we are situated and our responsibilities as a transparent and accountable organisation. We are always pleased to hear from you, send us your feedback and comments in the section titled, 'Contact Us'.


Stay Safe from Fire

Download the fire safety advice checklist to see if your home is safe from fire. You could use it to check your home every week. Take the checklist around your home to check if it is safe from fire. Remember, this could save your life!

Doing some simple things can stop a fire starting in your home which could save your life. A smoke alarm can save your life. It will make a loud beeping noise to warn you if there is a fire. This could give you time to escape. One of the most common causes of fire is electrical. Please take a moment to review these points.

 

Fire Service Nominated for Prestigious Learning Award

05 March 2010

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service have been successfully nominated for a North East Class Award for its Foundation Degree in Fire Scene Investigation.

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Smoke Alarm Saves Family

A County Durham family owe their lives to the simple activation of a smoke alarm following a fire in their home overnight.

Fire broke out in the property in Medomsley, in which a young family were asleep upstairs early this morning. The smoke alarm which was installed less than a month ago by County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service activated alerting Julie McGreevy to the danger.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 10:42 Read more...
 

Smoke Alarms

Where can I get a smoke alarm?

smoke alarm location

If you are a resident of County Durham or Darlington, you can get free smoke alarm and installation from County Durham and Darlington Fire Rescue Service. To arrange for a FREE Home Safety Advice visit including how to escape in a fire and FREE Smoke Alarm installation, please call our Community Safety team on: 0191.332.4222 or complete the online form. Do not call 999 unless there is an emergency. There are special alarms for people who are deaf or have hearing difficulties.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 10:38 Read more...
 

Consett and High Handenhold team up in Tantobie

Fire crews from Consett and High Handenhold joined forces in Tantobie at the end of January to target the entire village in a pilot fire safety campaign. A base was established at the local community centre where a multi agency resource centre vehicle was used as a communications base and drop in centre. This vehicle was acquired through partnership funding for the Derwentside area and whilst it is kept at police premises, it is available for use by any of the partner agencies within the district.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 11:25 Read more...
 

Local volunteers honoured for their part in a potentially life-saving project in East Durham

Thirteen Fire Safety Project volunteers were recognised for their achievements in completing the basic training required to conduct Home Fire Safety Visits(HFSV) and to mark the progress made with performing the visits in the local community.

The Fire Safety Project is primarily aimed at vulnerable people such as the elderly and those living alone and ultimately aims to eradicate the number of fatal house fires in the district. The project is an example of the ongoing work between Community Safety and the district teams.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 18:23 Read more...
 

Fire Authority Budget Increase 'Kept to a Minimum'

19 February 2010

Prudent budget planning and efficient use of resources has ensured that County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority has been able to keep council tax increases to a minimum for 2010/11.

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Don't Drown in Toxic Smoke

Service Headquarters  
Finchale Road 
Framwellgate Moor, Durham 
DH1 5JR, UK 
Telephone: Tel: 0191.384.3381 
Fax: Fax: 0191.383.0907 
Mobile Phone Number: Minicom: 0191.384.7840 
E-mail: Email: ServiceHQ@ddfire.gov.uk
In an emergency dial 999

Station Locations & Details

Documents and Reports

PLEASE NOTE: Links to published Service documents and reports can be found on the page entitled "Documents and Reports" or under the section "About Us" from the main menu.

Important! If you have a complaint or concern relating to Fire Safety in a home, building or business - please telephone immediately 0191 3843381 (24 hours).