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A passion for helping others meant that being a Firefighter was the perfect job for Emma Robson-Parrott. The 36-year-old from Carlisle has just completed an intensive Apprentice Firefighter...

A man has sadly passed away following a house fire in Darlington.Yesterday (March 7) at 3.33pm, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) were alerted...

This morning (February 27) at 7.41am, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) received a report of a fire within a residential caravan at Castledene Holiday...

Ten apprentice firefighters are set to begin their life on fire stations around County Durham and Darlington – after proudly completing their initial training.The group have today...

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...

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...