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Firefighters and staff from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service have surpassed the milestone of delivering 50,000 Covid vaccinations, following a drive to assist with the national vaccination programme. Twenty-five staff are now trained to administer the vaccinations, twenty-four firefighters and a corporate staff member have been working tirelessly alongside colleagues in the NHS to reach as many people as possible in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

We are extremely proud to announce retired CDDFRS Station Manager Alan Gibson, has been awarded a BEM in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours.  Alan, who has continued to work closely with the service for many years, was honoured for his tireless work for The Fire Fighters Charity and the community and we wish to pass on our warmest congratulations. Alan, of Burnhope, who has been involved with the charity for over 40 years, said: “I am delighted to receive the British Empire Medal, my ethos has been to raise money and help others whilst having fun. Over the years I have worked with several great teams of caring hard working and dedicated people.”

Halloween is just round the corner, so watch our spooky assistants demonstrate what you should do if your clothing catches fire Make sure your child knows what to do if their clothing ever catches fire STOP, DROP and ROLL!