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Firefighters are imploring people to be good neighbours this festive season and nominate a friend or loved one for a free fire safety visit.County Durham and Darlington...

Firefighters on Course 171 at their pass out parade with cllr John Shuttleworth and Chief Fire Officer Steve Helps. Ten new firefighters are set to begin working on...

Darlington Fire Station. With Christmas fast approaching we want to make sure everyone feels safe, warm and connected with their community.That’s why we are welcoming residents to...

Vehicle Body and Equipment Technician Emily Tokell. If you ever see one of our fire engines out in the community, it’s likely that Emily Tokell has worked hard...

Luke Carr playing for Newcastle Blue Star FC ( by BC Photography) and during training as a firefighter.A former semi-professional footballer has swapped his boots for fire...

A pensioner has sadly passed away following a house fire in the Chester-le-Street area.At 07.50am last Friday (November 1), County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service...

Damage to a fire engine following an attack on Bonfire Night.Firefighters at County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service have been left feeling disheartened following six...

Firefigher Ben Hudson.Ben Hudson followed in his dad’s footsteps when joined the fire service as an Apprentice Firefighter.The former Tesco worker and gym instructor from Shotton...

Darlington Firefighter Jess Tucker.A desk job wasn’t an option for Darlington Firefighter Jess Tucker.After deciding that spending years studying at university didn’t appeal, she looked at...

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) is recruiting apprentice firefighters.A North East fire service has partnered with a social enterprise to help break down race...