This week (Tuesday 2nd September) a hero council worker received a special CFO Commendation award at TWFRS Service Headquarters in Washington. James Kilpatrick, works as a Joiner for Newcastle City Council and his selfless brave actions made earlier in the…
Dräger supports Tyne and Wear with state-of-the-art breathing apparatus upgrade
Dräger, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology, is providing Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) with 220 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) PSS Airboss® sets supported by Dräger’s FireGround accountability system to protect firefighters…
Further investment in firefighter safety
A new project sees firefighter safety pushed to the forefront again at a North East Fire and Rescue Service. Technology and research into firefighter safety is advancing and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) are looking into new…
Firefighters visit Tyne & Wear schools to talk about anti-social behaviour
Firefighters have shared dramatic accounts of how their colleagues were attacked while keeping communities safe in a series of talks to children across Tyne and Wear. Over the past three months firefighters from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service…
Throw-bag saves woman’s life on Newcastle Quayside
Life-saving equipment installed on Newcastle’s Quayside is already proving its worth – after a woman was rescued from the River Tyne. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) and Newcastle City Council this week announced the instalment of 14…
Your Homes Newcastle launches building safety initiative for high-rise residents
A North East housing organisation has launched a new initiative to help keep residents of high-rise blocks safe from fire and other major incidents. The campaign by Arms Length Management Organisation Your Homes Newcastle (YHN) sees Newcastle’s largest housing provider…
Don’t suffer in silence
A fire service has teamed up with mental health charities to try and support those in crisis among the cost-of-living crisis. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have revealed all 17 of their community fire stations are dedicated…
Young fire cadet comes to the rescue of injured pedestrian
A 17-year-old fire cadet with Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has become a ‘local hero’ when he recently came to the aid of an injured pedestrian in the Throckley area of Tyne and Wear. Lennon Bates of Throckley…
North East leading the way with trauma support for front-line firefighters
Front-line firefighters in Tyne and Wear are benefitting from a groundbreaking new scheme, which sees them being trained in first aid and trauma support by a leading North East paramedic educator. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have…
Meet the longest serving member of our fire service as he prepares to hang up his boots
The man responsible for kitting out firefighters and staff has hung up his boots – after 43 years of service to his community. Dave Metcalf paid an emotional farewell to Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) last Friday…