Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue Service News

Firefighter Adrian Sargent has been presented with a Certificate of Commendation from Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Chris Lowther, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, for his meritorious conduct while under extremely challenging conditions. At around 9.30pm on 29 April 2019, South Shields crews were called to the Wearmouth Bridge after receiving reports of a person threatening to jump. When they arrived, they found the distressed 21-year-old female on the wrong side of the railings. Demonstratin...

Earlier today, Firefighter Tommy Richardson was presented with the Queen’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service by HRH Prince William at Buckingham Palace. Tommy is a member of the Byker-based Swiftwater Rescue Team who campaigns passionately to reduce drowning incidents. Reducing water-Related deaths When Tommy was named in the 2019 New Year Honors list, Chief Fire Officer Chris Lowther commented: “Tommy’s passion and commitment to ensure water safety is high on eve...

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) and partners are hosting their annual water safety event on Newcastle Quayside on Sunday 5th May. The event will take place between 11am and 3pm, close to the Millennium Bridge. This year, the event will feature special guest Trent Maxwell, better known as Lifeguard Maxi from hit TV show Bondi Rescue. Firefighters from both Tyne and Wear and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Services will demonstrate rescues from the River Tyne – us...

Three North East fire and rescue services (FRS) have all signed a collaboration agreement to increase the opportunities for joint working in the future. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS), Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) will all potentially face similar financial and operational challenges in the future. Previous collaboration projects between the services in recruitment, promotions, mental health suppor...

Rugby fans will be able to get up close to the prestigious Heineken Champions Cup and European Rugby Challenge Cup trophies as they embark on a tour of the region before the Newcastle 2019 Finals in May. Community groups, businesses, rugby clubs and schools will all be part of the Trophies Tour. The three-week program will cover 59 separate events and will take place from Saturday 23 March until Sunday 14 April. Emergency Service As part of the tour, the trophies will be at Tyne and Wear Fire...

From Monday, March 18th Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) will use Arson Awareness Week to provide targeted information to local residents and businesses on how to reduce the risk of arson. In the last year TWFRS communities have experienced an increase in deliberate fires, with wheelie bins being a prime target. From March 2018 – March 2019, TWFRS has attended 723 wheelie bin fires that were classified as arson. Causing Significant Damage Wheelie bin fires cause significant...

Volunteers are being sought to help make a difference in communities by becoming part of the ‘fire family’ at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS). TWFRS currently has 60 volunteers assisting in a wide range of activities. Volunteers support us by attending a variety of community events such as Pride, Eid, Chinese New Year, Safe Ramadan and many more. Volunteers also help with open days at fire stations, an array of safety initiatives, leaflet drops, promotional events, hom...

Firefighters are delivering a targeted initiative in Hetton-le-Hole to tackle anti-social behavior and deliberate fires in the area. Three days of activity is taking place from Monday until Wednesday to raise awareness of the dangers of anti-social behavior and how local residents can stop their wheelie bins becoming targets of arson. Deliberately Starting Fires Parents can’t always know where their children are, but they can talk to them about the risks" TWFRS Area Manager – Com...

Firefighter Darren Fenton, from Gateshead Blue Watch, plus Blue Watch crews from Byker, Gateshead and Newcastle Central Community Fire Stations – led by watch manager Lee Denny – have been recognized following the brave and successful water rescue of a man who had jumped into the River Tyne on 15th December 2018, at 5 am. The Blue Watch crews received Chief Fire Officer’s Commendations, while Darren received a Tyne and Wear Fire Authority Meritorious Conduct Award. Using skil...

Zeeshan Ayub has been presented with Youth Focus North East’s Most Inspirational Young Person of the Year award after being nominated by West Denton Fire Cadet Leader, Prevention and Education Manager Karen Soady. Zeeshan joined the Fire Cadets aged 11 and rose to the rank of Watch Manager, which is the highest rank within the cadet program. Karen nominated him for the award in recognition of his ongoing commitment to creating equal opportunities for all. Goal to become TWFRS’ CFO...

High Volume Pump from Harrogate was used at the Northern Power Melrosegate Electrical Sub Station (York) to keep it operational North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service continue to respond to flooding incidents around the county and in the City of York with the majority of these, recently, being in Tadcaster, Malton and York. NYFRS is being supported by other Services including the use of High Volume Pumps from Tyne and Wear, Durham and Darlington and Nottingham fire and rescu...

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service serves a resident population of more than one million people Axis Security, winner of Security Guarding Company of the Year at the Security Excellence Awards, has secured a contract to supply access control and concierge duties for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service’s headquarters. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service serves a resident population of more than one million people divided amongst the five constituent councils...