Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A North East fire and rescue service has opened applications for its next intake of firefighters. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue ...

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service responded to 13 false alarms on an average day in 2024. Many of these incidents occur in student housing, and can divert emergency crews from real emergencies ...

A platform topper, made from old fire hose, was created for Dougal the arctic fox Animals in a Morpeth zoo are putting old fire service equipment to good use. Northumberland Zoo approached the Tyne ...

A fire service will build an "all hazards village" to train firefighters in how to tackle different types of emergencies. Sunderland City Council's planning department approved an application for Tyne ...

With the clocks set to change and the dark nights upon this weekend, Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) are warning people about the potential dangers of deliberate fires. Did you know with a ...

Tyne & Wear Fire Service (TWFRS) search and rescue dog Merlin has been showing he really does have the nose for the job as he showed his invaluable skills in being able to locate trapped casualties ...

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) is celebrating a major milestone - 50 years of service across Tyne and Wear. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Shields Gazette, you can get ...

A fearless firefighter is using her experience to encourage more women to follow in her footsteps – in the hope that one day she can lead an all-female crew! Sarah Iceton is a Watch Manager at ...

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) is enhancing firefighter safety with a major investment in “world-leading” breathing protection equipment. The service has purchased 220 “state-of-the-art ...

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) has issued an urgent warning over a recent TikTok trend - which has led to a growing number of teens finding themselves stuck in children's swings. The ...