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Praise for firefighters after historic pub goes up in flames
31 October 2023
Essential Bonfire Night First Aid Advice
31 October 2023
Don’t have a rubbish bonfire night - safely secure and store away your wheelie bins
30 October 2023
Firefighters remind parents to use electric candles this Halloween
27 October 2023
TWFRS praise Control Room staff for helping them become one of the fastest service in the UK
26 October 2023
Emergency services launch their Darker Nights campaign
25 October 2023
Europe’s largest indoor shopping centre has been put through its paces by the fire service
18 October 2023
New Deputy Chief Fire Officer begins his role at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
16 October 2023
Fast-thinking firefighters rescue dog from locked car in Gateshead
13 October 2023
Young heroes meet up with Fire Service as part of National Burn Awareness Day
12 October 2023
New building safety reforms are ready to change the way Fire Service’ keep you safe
10 October 2023
Firefighters urge e-scooter and e-bike owners to take care after serious kitchen fire
10 October 2023