Contact us

In an emergency dial 999

Our headquarters address and opening times:

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

HQ opening times:
8.30am-5.00pm Monday -Thursday
8.30am-4.30pm Friday

Your enquiries 

We welcome all enquiries, please look at the following enquiry options: 

General enquiries:

Tel: 0345 305 8383
Email: BrigadeHQ@ddfire.gov.uk

Media/press enquiries:

Email: comms@ddfire.gov.uk

Business fire safety enquiries:

Tel: 0325 223 4221
Email: businessfiresafety@ddfire.gov.uk
Report a Business Fire Safety Concern

Community Safety enquiries, including arranging a visit from fire crews, career talks, or safety education:

Tel: 0325 223 4221
Email: csenquiries@ddfire.gov.uk


Please be aware emails are not monitored 24/7 and may be blocked by our security filters, please call for assistance if you do not receive a reply. 

Comments, compliments and complaints

If you would like to get in touch with a comment, compliment or complaint please complete our online form.

Find out more details about our Comments, Compliments and Complaints process.

Our Training Centre address and contact information is:

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Training Centre
Bowburn Industrial Estate South
Bowburn 
Co Durham
DH6  5AD

Tel: 0191 377 7960