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Gary Cutmore and Red Watch
Around this time last year, Durham Reds responded to a Special Service incident in Durham City Centre, which involved a man wanting to end his life. Our crews...
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Image of a firefighter with a hose extinguishing flames from a fire
A new County Durham centre to train offshore workers in emergency firefighting has welcomed its first delegates through the doors after receiving approval from oil and gas training body, OPITO.  The centre, which is a joint venture combining the expertise of AIS Survivex, the UK’s leading energy trainer and the real-world firefighting skills of Vital Fire Solutions (VFS), the trading arm of County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS), is now accredited to run OPITO courses. 
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control room heroes
We are extremely proud of White Watch Control who were awarded a Certificate of Appreciation this morning by Chief Fire Officer Stuart Errington. They were awarded the certificate for their calm, professional and reassuring advice during a difficult 999 call. Earlier this year, Control Crew Manager Caroline Wells received a call from a destressed female who was trapped in her property due to a fire. Caroline quickly and calmly provided critical fire survival advice and reassurance to the occupant until our crews arrived and rescued her safely.
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Firefighter rescuing occupant from car in ford
Earlier this afternoon, crews from Consett, Middleton and Teasdale and Bishop Auckland were called to reports of one occupant trapped in a car at Westgate Ford. With the...
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have a happy and safe bonfire night
As Bonfire Night approaches, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service are joining forces with their partners to encourage members of the public to attend an organised firework display and giving out tips to stay safe in the lead up to the 5th November. CDDFRS have are launching the #BetterBonfire campaign on social media in partnership with Durham County Council, Darlington Borough Council and Durham Constabulary to ensure the public are aware of the dangers of bonfires and fireworks which includes the firework code, safe use of sparklers and keeping your furry friends safe indoors.
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two firefighters fighting a fire on an offshore rig
A brand-new centre to train offshore workers in emergency firefighting is being developed in County Durham thanks to an agreement between the UK’s leading energy trainer, AIS Survivex and Vital Fire Solutions (VFS), the trading arm of County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS).  This exciting joint venture will see a new 20,000 square foot offshore emergency fire training facility being built at the existing fire service Training Centre at Bowburn, incorporating a three-storey mock offshore platform rig with full size heli-deck, helicopter simulator and internal structures to mirror those on an offshore installation. 
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Queen Memorial
Everyone within County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is deeply saddened by the news today of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty has provided...