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A boy who was rescued from a burning building in Peterlee has been reunited with the firefighters who saved him.In the early hours of December 14 last...

It’s a job like no other.For the first time in five years, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) are recruiting for full time firefighters...

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) have revealed their latest plan to keep their communities safe – and they’re asking for your view.CDDFRS have...

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) have today (January 5) appointed a new Deputy Chief Fire Officer. Following a series of rigorous interviews, Keith Carruthers...

Here at CDDFRS, we know that our biggest asset is Our People. That’s why every week we’ll be introducing you to a different member of our team, everyone...

From cats stuck up trees to large animal rescues that call for heavy lifting equipment, firefighters don't just save human lives. Shortly after 3.45pm on Sunday County Durham...

On Saturday the 18th of November, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) were joined by local firefighters, their families and invited guests to officially open...

We’re in the running to win Emergency Service of the Year at the annual Excellence in Fire and Emergency Awards. At CDDFRS our goal is ‘Being the Best’...

Throwback to last week when our Fire Cadet Lily Woodward was chosen to lay a wreath at the Ceremony of Remembrance in London on behalf of all NFCC...

Those are the words of County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service’s Chief Fire Officer Steve Helps as he recognises four resourceful firefighters who helped save a...