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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.
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Crews from Darlington and Newton Aycliffe Fire Stations will be providing free home fire advice and checks on Saturday 28 February. The event has been planned... -
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27 Feb 2015
Crews from Darlington and Newton Aycliffe Fire Stations will be providing free home fire advice and checks on Saturday 28 February.
The event has been planned following a serious house fire in...
26 Feb 2015
Following a 24 hour period of national industrial action by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service has resumed normal service.
The latest industrial...
23 Feb 2015
Ahead of further industrial action by the Fire Brigades’ Union this week County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is advising residents and businesses to protect themselves from the risks...
20 Feb 2015
Households and businesses in County Durham and Darlington borough are being urged to test their smoke alarms this weekend ahead of a 24-hour Fire Brigades Union strike next week.
The latest strike,...
17 Feb 2015
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...
16 Feb 2015
Pancake day arrived early for four lucky children during a visit to County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service headquarters on Thursday 12 February.
The pupils from Belmont Infant School...
12 Feb 2015
Members of County Durham and Darlington Fire Authority met today and agreed their 2015/16 budget and council tax level.
The Fire Authority budget was set at £28.618m, which represents a 2.5 per cent...
12 Feb 2015
Firefighters who left a picket line to save the life of a man in November last year were today commended for their quick thinking actions.
Five of the seven County Durham and Darlington Fire and...
10 Feb 2015
The new Durham Community Fire Station will be operational from Wednesday 11 February.
This purpose-built station includes state-of-the-art training facilities as well as space and meeting rooms for...
23 Jan 2015
Divers searching the river Wear in Durham City have recovered a body believed to be that of missing student Euan Coulthard.
At around 9:15 this morning police responded to a call from a member of...